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View of Aoraki – Hooker Valley Track loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

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View of Aoraki – Hooker Valley Track loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

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4.8

(23)

205

hikers

View of Aoraki – Hooker Valley Track loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

01:45

6.18km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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56 m

Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre

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Small visitor center, but friendly staff. It's worth checking before hiking, as parking is often out at some spots...

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217 m

The Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

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A 4-star mountain hotel with a souvenir shop downstairs and a museum. The museum contains much of the history of Mount Cook and the surrounding area.
Very interesting is the …

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3.03 km

Platform Kea Point

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3.10 km

View of Mueller Lake from Kea Point

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Kea Point is 30 minutes from the car park. It has views of Mueller Lake and good views of the summit of Mount Cook.

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4.79 km

View of Aoraki

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5.26 km

Hooker Valley Track

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An approximately 12km long track, it leads over 3 suspension bridges to Hooker Lake, where you can see the Mount Cook in good weather. Attention! In bad weather the track is often blocked.

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6.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

2.35 km

486 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

2.05 km

682 m

403 m

399 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

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Tuesday 16 June

8°C

1°C

65 %

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Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre

The Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

Platform Kea Point

View of Mueller Lake from Kea Point

View of Aoraki

Hooker Valley Track

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