Traversing the heart of New Zealand's wild fjord country, the Milford Track has long been described as 'the finest walk in the world'. You can head up to Coronet Peak and the Remarkables close to Queenstown, or head to Wanaka for Cardrona and Treble Cone. If you do really want the adrenaline rush Queenstown is known for, take your pick from the Shotover Jet, Bungy, Canyon Swing, Zipline, Luge or Heli-ski.įinally, if you're lucky enough to visit in winter (July-September) there are four ski resorts close by. Drive through Lord Of The Rings country - or for the really fanatic, jump aboard one of many dedicated LOTR tours. Take a leisurely lakeside stroll or ride the gondola for breathtaking views. Browse the waterfront cafes and have lunch at Michelin star chef Josh Emett's ‘Rata.’ Check out nearby historic Arrowtown and enhance your experience with a four wheel drive trip to Macetown. Head down the Gibbston Valley wine trail to sample some of the region’s best Pinot or catch a ride on the 100 year old Steamship - the TSS Earnslaw - to Walter Peak Station for dinner and a farm tour. Settled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu beneath a soaring panorama of the Remarkables Mountain Range, this alpine town is surrounded by a plethora of historic, gastronomic and scenic wonders. You'll also learn of Sir Ed's incredible achievements and his dedication to helping others around the world.Īlthough celebrated as New Zealand's ‘adventure capital’ Queenstown offers far more than a fast-paced action-packed holiday. Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for insight into this region's mountain climbing history. The Hermitage Hotel complex offers fine dining, multiple cafes and a bar. Due to the remote location of the property, there are no shops and limited supplies at Mt Cook Village. The region is considered to have one of the clearest night skies in the world and is one of the few gold-rated dark sky reserves worldwide. Those with an interest in the night sky should take a stargazing tour with the Hermitage Hotel. There are many short hikes in and around the park and these are well signposted. At around 27 kilometres long the Tasman Glacier is New Zealand's longest and a Glacier Explorers tour will give you the opportunity to see its unique features.

Take to the air with Mt Cook Ski Planes for a scenic flight that includes a glacier landing.

As well as its impressive beauty, Mt Cook National Park is also home to a huge range of awe-inspiring sights and activities. From the Visitor Centre at the southern end of Lake Pukaki, you will be rewarded with magnificent views of this immense peak. Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch, you'll be met and the airport by your private transferĭay 2: Collect your rental car this morning, then you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie CountryĪccommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premiumĭriving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 350 kms / 217 miles : 4.1 hoursĭay 3: Sample some of the great tracks in Mt Cook National Park or take a scenic flight to get a bird's eye viewĭay 4: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to QueenstownĪccommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstownĭriving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 257 kms / 159 miles : 3.0 hoursĭay 5: Spend the morning exploring Queenstown, then attend your Milford briefing this afternoonĭay 6: Travel from Queenstown to the start of the Milford Trackĭay 7: Hike from Glade House to Pompolonaĭay 8: Today you'll tackle the MacKinnon Passĭay 9: You'll complete the Milford Track today, then cruise to Milford Soundĭay 10: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Te Anau, then back to Queenstownĭay 11: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West CoastĪccommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacierĭriving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 350 kms / 217 miles : 4.6 hoursĭay 12: Explore the West Coast Glacier regionĭay 13: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurchĭriving distance and time (approximate) for this leg: 170 kms / 106 miles : 2.1 hoursĪt 3754 metres Aoraki-Mt Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain, located deep in the heart of the Southern Alps.

Milford track packages