The Tasman Glacier is 27m long, and is considered New Zealand’s longest glacier. It’s an approximately 40-minutes round trip walk to the Tasman Glacier viewpoint, which provides stunning views of Aoraki Mt Cook, the Southern Alps, and the lower Tasman Glacier. Access starts at the Blue Lakes car park.
This is a beautiful walk that takes around 3-hours (10km return) giving you views over Mueller Glacier, Hooker Lake and Aoraki Mount Cook.
Take to the skies for a mesmerizing aerial view of the region, whilst being close to the west coast just beyond the Southern Alps and circle around Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak.
Explore the world’s largest Gold Status International Dark Sky Reserve. With minimal light pollution, the night sky comes alive – join a tour or find a quiet spot to marvel at the incredible stars.
Open from mid-November to April 1st, the lavender fields offer a serene backdrop. Indulge in lavender ice cream while enjoying the alpine farm’s scenery and capturing stunning photos.
This is worth a visit when in the region with the center providing information on walks and climbs. Explore the museum showcasing mountaineering history, along with region-specific flora and fauna.
Located at the Hermitage hotel, this museum pays tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary. Learn about the town’s colorful transport and climbing history, including Hillary’s remarkable achievements and training for Everest and Antarctic expeditions.
Walk into any Haka Hostel, and you’ll discover stories of Māori culture, told through custom-created mural paintings. Each mural gives a glimpse into fascinating legends, and an introduction to the artistry of the Māori people, brought to life by Charles and Janine Williams, local contemporary artists who are passionate about sharing their heritage.
Long renowned as a geothermal wonderland, a nature-lover and outdoor-adventurer’s playground, and a center of Maori culture, the list of things to do and places to visit in Rotorua – one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations – is both a long one and a fun one!
Occupying a fantastic location on the shores of stunning Lake Wakatipu, within minutes of Queenstown’s shops, restaurants and charming pedestrian avenues, is an absolute jewel in cosy and modern hostel-style Queenstown lakefront accommodation – the aptly named Haka House Queenstown Lakefront.
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook couldn’t be better named and it couldn’t be better located – nestled snugly as it is into the gorgeous alpine landscape of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and with the mighty Mt Cook, stunning Tasman Glacier and gorgeous Southern Alps mountain range all on its doorstep, making it the best Mt Cook hostel for mountain walks.