Embark on an unforgettable small group, fully-guided day trip to Mt Cook, featuring the renowned Hooker Valley Hike. Your adventure begins in Queenstown, where your guide will set the scene and highlight key landmarks as you leave the city. Departing Queenstown, you'll travel through the scenic Kawarau Gorge, admiring views of the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and Roaring Meg Lookout, with chances for memorable photos. Continue to Cromwell, a region known for its fruit and wine, crossing Lake Dunstan and heading towards the stunning Lindis Pass.
At Lindis Pass, one of the few alpine roads through the Southern Alps, stop at a famous lookout for breathtaking valley views. Next, journey through the Mackenzie district’s plains to Omarama, where you can spot Merino sheep and enjoy a break, possibly sampling New Zealand’s acclaimed creamy chicken pie. As you enter Aoraki National Park, be enchanted by Lake Pukaki’s brilliant blue hues, framed by Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. Arrive at Mt Cook Village for views of New Zealand’s highest peak and enjoy three hours of free time. Choose from the Hooker Valley Hike, a heli-hike on the Tasman Glacier, or a scenic flight.
On the return trip, visit High Country Salmon to feed the fish and taste fresh salmon. In summer, stop at Jacksons Orchard for local fruit or ice cream before concluding your tour back in Queenstown, enriched by the day’s incredible experiences.