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ings. 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
HOSTEL $
( 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).
DOC White Horse Hill Campground
CAMPSITE $
( 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 electri-
city 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.
Glentanner Park Centre
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 03-435 1855;
www.glentanner.co.nz
;
Mt Cook Rd; sites $19-22, dm $29, unit with/without bath-
room 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 in-
clude various cabins and motel units, a bunk room and a restaurant.
Unwin Hut
HOSTEL $
( 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). Mem-
bers get preference, 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.
Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine Lodge
LODGE $$$
( 03-435 1860;
www.aorakialpinelodge.co.nz
; Bowen Dr; d $164-189; )
This modern lodge
has comfortable en-suite rooms and a huge lounge and kitchen area. The superb moun-
tain views from the barbecue area will have you arguing for the privilege of grilling the
sausages for dinner.
