Mount Cook Travel Guide: Embark on an Alpine Adventure in New Zealand's Majestic Southern Alps

Lying at the foothills of the spectacular Aoraki/Mount Cook - the highest mountain in New Zealand, the lovely alpine village of Aoraki is a peaceful retreat. Though the village experiences drastic climatic changes due to its proximity to the coast, the unspoiled scenery makes up for it. Indulge in Alpine walks near the village, go on flightseeing tours, and stargaze under the night sky.

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Getting in

Mount Cook does not have any international airport on its own and the closest airports to Mount Cook are at Christchurch and Queenstown. From there, you can drive down to Mount Cook. Some of the other cities from where you can drive to Mount Cook also include Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, and Te Anau. From India, you can reach Mount Cook by landing at Christchurch International Airport. Find the information for Christchurch below.

DEPARTURE	DURATION	LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS
Kochin	19h, 2 stops	Rs 98,000

Getting out

From Mount Cook, the closest exit point cities are New Castle, Sydney, Wollongong, Gold Coast, Logan City, and Brisbane.

POPULAR DESTINATIONS	IDEAL STAY	MODE OF TRANSPORT
Melbourne	2 nights	4 hrs
Sydney	3 nights	4 hrs
Gold Coast	2 nights	4 hrs
Brisbane	3 nights	4 hrs
Canberra	3 nights	6 hrs

Public Transport

There aren't any public transportation systems available to get around Mount Cook. The ideal way is by walk.

Taxi & Airport transfer

Mount Cook does not have any international airports and the closest international airport that you can make use of to visit Mount Cook is at Queenstown and Christchurch. From there, you have different modes of transport to get to Mount Cook which includes shuttles, coaches, and taxis.

Transport & city passes

Transport Passes are not available in Mount Cook since the area is very small and can be covered by Walk.

Driving & Car rental

If walking is not your thing then you can try hiring a car or a bike when you are in Mount Cook. Also, you should keep in mind the fact that some terrains are accessible only by walk.