Aoraki/Mt Cook Day Walk

Step into the heart of New Zealand’s most iconic alpine landscape on this unforgettable guided day hike through Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park. Departing from Wānaka, we’ll take care of all transport and lunch so you can relax and soak in the stunning scenery, while your expert guide shares their knowledge of the area.

Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park is home to some of the country’s most celebrated trails. Wander the well-known Hooker Valley Track, crossing swing bridges beneath towering peaks; take the short but rewarding walk to Tasman Lake for sweeping views of New Zealand’s longest glacier; or enjoy the Kea Point Track, offering breathtaking vistas of Mt. Sefton and Aoraki/Mt. Cook. Whichever path you explore, you’ll be surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery, glacial rivers, and the chance to spot native wildlife along the way.
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More information can be found below on the different hiking tracks available in Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park.
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1. HOOKER VALLEY TRACK:

The Hooker Valley Track is an easy, scenic alpine walk set beneath towering peaks and glaciers. The track is approximately 10 km return and typically takes 2.5-3 hours to complete at a relaxed pace. Along the way, you’ll cross swing bridges, follow the Hooker River, and finish at a stunning viewpoint overlooking Hooker Lake and Aoraki/Mount Cook.

2. TASMAN LAKE TRACK:

The Tasman Lake Track is a short, easy walk that leads to one of the most impressive glacial viewpoints in New Zealand. At the end, you reach a viewpoint overlooking Tasman Glacier and Tasman Lake, where you can often see large icebergs floating in the milky blue water after calving off the glacier face. The surrounding scenery is dramatic, with the Southern Alps rising steeply around the glacier valley, making it a great short walk for big alpine views.

3. SEALY TARNS TRACK:

The Sealy Tarns Track is a steep alpine climb,. offering one of the best viewpoints in the region. The track features around 2,200 steps and climbs roughly 600 vertical metres, taking about 3–4 hours return depending on fitness. At the top, the Sealy Tarns provide stunning reflections of Aoraki/Mount Cook, Hooker Valley, and surrounding glaciers on a clear day.

4. KEA POINT TRACK:

The Kea Point Track is a short, easy walk that offers excellent views of the Mueller Glacier moraine, Mount Sefton, and the Hooker Valley. The lower part is mostly a gentle, wide gravel trail through alpine scrub and tussock, and then it gradually climbs with a mix of formed track and short stair sections as you get closer