The Hooker Valley Track
Boasting stunning views of the Mueller Glacier, Hooker Lake and Aoraki/Mount Cook, the Hooker Valley Track is a justifiably popular hike on New Zealand's South Island.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 203 m
- Descent
- 202 m
Mount Cook
New Zealands highest mountain and national park with a quirky village to base yourself for incredible high alpine hikes and tours and views of the country's glaciers
Explore Mount Cook with curated guides of the best ski routes, and more. With over 37 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Mount Cook.
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Routes in Mount Cook
Alex Knob Track
A challenging, but rewarding, track up to Alex Knob, with its stunning views over the Franz Josef Glacier.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mt Sefton West Ridge
A stunning and remote summit on the West Coast
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
Aoraki / Mt Cook Grand Traverse
The most sought after alpine route in New Zealand?
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 3.4 km
- Descent
- 2 km
Mt Wakefield - Guideless Buttress
A long mountaineering traverse
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Aoraki / Mt Cook - The Linda Glacier Route
The classic route up Aoraki
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Mt Dixon South East Ridge
Exposed ridgelines and outstanding views
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 771 m
- Descent
- 771 m
Glacier Dome
A popular training route
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 242 m
- Descent
- 242 m
Guidebooks in Mount Cook
5 routes · Ski Touring
5 of the Best Big Mountain Ski Tours in New Zealand
4 routes · Alpine Climbing
The Summit of New Zealand : Climb Aoraki/Mount Cook
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Mount Tasman and More: Westland Alpine Climbs
4 routes · Alpine Climbing
1 Day Alpine Adventures on New Zealand's South Island
3 routes · Ski Touring
3 Big Mountain Ski Tours from the Tasmin Saddle Hut
11 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Climb 6 of New Zealand's Most Iconic Peaks
18 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking