Hooker Valley Track Tours

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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.

Reviews of Hooker Valley Track

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 13, 2019

Incredible hike

5/5 - Excellent

Gracie
Mar 12, 2019

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

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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
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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
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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
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Franz Josef Glacier

4.5/5(128 reviews)

Enjoy the stunning glacier 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
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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
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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

Rainforest Retreat
Rainforest Retreat
4 out of 5
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat
Alpine Glacier Motel
Alpine Glacier Motel
3.5 out of 5
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier
Alpine Glacier Motel
The Terrace
The Terrace
4 out of 5
Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier
The Terrace
Haka House Franz Josef
Haka House Franz Josef
3 out of 5
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Haka House Franz Josef
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
5 out of 5
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
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
58 On Cron Motel
58 On Cron Motel
3 out of 5
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
58 On Cron Motel
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
Aoraki Court Motel
Aoraki Court Motel
4.5 out of 5
26 Bowen Drive, Mount Cook
Aoraki Court Motel
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