Mount Cook Travel Guide

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Mount Cook National Park
Mount Cook National Park featuring wild flowers
Mount Cook National Park featuring tranquil scenes, landscape views and a lake or waterhole
Mount Cook National Park featuring a river or creek, mountains and tranquil scenes
Mount Cook National Park showing snow, mountains and a bridge
Aoraki Court Motel
Aoraki Court Motel
4.5 out of 5
26 Bowen Drive, Mount Cook
The price is AU$327 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$327
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Mount Cook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (952 reviews)
"Our room was on the end of our building and we had a wake up view of the top of the mountains. We walked to the short Governor’s Trail the afternoon we arrived. It’s pretty steep, but easy overall and perfect to get moving after a 4hr drive over. It’s a good climb Very easy access to the Hooker Lake ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Aoraki Court Motel
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
4.5 out of 5
89 Terrace Road, Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook
The price is AU$450 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$450
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mount Cook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The views were incredible Staff amazing"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
2.5 out of 5
Bowen Drive, Aoraki, Mount Cook
The price is AU$254 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$254
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this motel in Mount Cook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and Red Tarns ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
"I really like this place because it's cozy, clean, and well-maintained. The facilities are great, offering everything I need. It feels comfortable and easy to settle into, whether for work or relaxation."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Glenfern Villas
Glenfern Villas
4.5 out of 5
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (362 reviews)
"Great Place. Staff A , clean Only problem was we booked for 3people and the extra Bed in Lounge was quite uncomfortable and short. Otherwise would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

Glenfern Villas
Punga Grove
Punga Grove
3 out of 5
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
"Great accommodation! Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Punga Grove
Te Awa Cottages
Te Awa Cottages
3 out of 5
2871 Franz Josef Hwy, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Very nice cottage. Just out of town but the glacier view was fantastic. Excellent choice."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Te Awa Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mount Cook

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 80%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 13%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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1 - Terrible 3%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Spend at least two nights! Consider the ‘glacier Explorer’ boat trip on Tasman glacier termination lake.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing place. Hooker trail was an easy walk, great end result. Breathtaking views. Won’t be our last trip.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The Hooker Valley Track is a must do! Loved the smaller loop walks as well.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent scenery

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great for families who like the outdoors and great scenery

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Revisited as one of our favourite places.

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