Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Flightseeing without a landing is a cheaper option; try the 25-minute Mini Tasman trip
(adult/child $275/255) or 45-minute Alpine Wonderland (adult/child $370/275).
Sleeping
Accommodation is more expensive in Mt Cook Village than in Twizel, but the thrill of
waking up so close to the mountains is worth the additional expense.
Mt Cook YHA
( 03-435 1820;
www.yha.co.nz
;
4 Bowen Dr; dm $37, d $118; )
Handsomely decked out in
pine, this excellent hostel has a free sauna, drying room, log fires and DVDs. Rooms are
clean and warm, although some are a tight squeeze (particularly the twin bunk rooms).
HOSTEL
$
DOC White Horse Hill Campground
( 03-435 1186; Hooker Valley Rd; site per adult/child $10/5)
Located 2km up the Hooker Valley from
Aoraki/Mt Cook village, this self-registration campsite doesn't have electricity or cooking
facilities but it does have running water, toilets and an abundance of blissful views. It's
also perfectly positioned for tackling various walking tracks.
CAMPSITE
$
Glentanner Park Centre
(
HOLIDAY PARK
$
03-435 1855;
www.glentanner.co.nz
;
Mt Cook Rd; sites $19-22, dm $29, unit with/without bathroom from $160/
80; )
On the northern shore of Lake Pukaki, 22km south of the village, this is the
nearest fully equipped campground to the national park. Facilities include various cabins
and motel units, a bunk room and a restaurant.
Unwin Hut
( 03-435 1100;
www.alpineclub.org.nz
; Mt Cook Rd; dm adult/child $30/15; )
About 3.5km before the
village, this lodge belongs to the New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC). Members get prefer-
ence, but beds are usually available for climbing groupies. There are basic bunks (bring
your own linen), and a big common room with a fireplace and kitchen.
HOSTEL
$
Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine Lodge
( 03-435 1860;
www.aorakialpinelodge.co.nz
;
Bowen Dr; d $164-189; )
This modern lodge has com-
fortable en-suite rooms and a huge lounge and kitchen area. The superb mountain views
LODGE
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