Hooker Valley Track Tours

Mount Cook National Park which includes tranquil scenes, a river or creek and mountains
Mount Cook National Park showing a river or creek
Mount Cook National Park which includes mist or fog, mountains and snow
Mount Cook National Park featuring tranquil scenes
Mount Cook National Park which includes mountains, snow and tranquil scenes
However many steps it takes you to complete Hooker Valley Track, every one of them is worth it. Hike through gorgeous scenery while reaching your daily step goal on this well-known route.

Hooker Valley Track is a great place to start out your day in Mount Cook. This trekking route comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Allow time for other sights like Mount Cook National Park, Tasman Glacier, and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre to get a complete picture of what the area has to offer.

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A modest 2.5hr round trip walk. It is acclaimed to be the most popular and therefore it is crowded but beautiful and plenty of spots to step off and rest or relax or reflect and enjoy the views.

Popular places to visit

Mount Cook National Park featuring mountains, snow and tranquil scenes

Mount Cook National Park

Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand.

Mount Cook National Park
Sunrise at Tasman Glacial Lake. Just a short 15 minute drive from the hostel! One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen! #BvS100k

Tasman Glacier

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Tasman Glacier, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this walkable area, or seek out its hiking trails.

Tasman Glacier
Aoraki / Mount Cook

Aoraki / Mount Cook

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Aoraki / Mount Cook
From under the bridge. Sunshine glazes the glacial runoff just down from the terminal face. #newzealand #hiking #adventure #travel

Franz Josef Glacier

4.5/5(128 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Franz Josef Glacier
A glacial lake at the foot of Mount Cook and the Tasman Glacier #aquatrove

Tasman Lake

4.5/5(46 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tasman Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this quaint area, or seek out its hiking trails.

Tasman Lake
Fox Glacier showing a river or creek, mist or fog and mountains

Fox Glacier

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.

Fox Glacier

Best Lodging Options Near Hooker Valley Track

Aoraki Court Motel
Aoraki Court Motel
4.5 out of 5
26 Bowen Drive, Mount Cook
Aoraki Court Motel
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
5 out of 5
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
4 out of 5
101 Bowen Drive, Mount Cook
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Alpine Glacier Motel
Alpine Glacier Motel
3.5 out of 5
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier
Alpine Glacier 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 Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
2.5 out of 5
9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
4 out of 5
34 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
4 out of 5
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Haka House Franz Josef
Haka House Franz Josef
4.5 out of 5
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Haka House Franz Josef
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