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Mount Cook

Experience Overview

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Mount Cook National Park is home to New Zealand’s tallest mountains and longest glaciers, including Mt Cook itself, or ‘Aoraki,’ which translates to “cloud piercer.” Located in the heart of the Southern Alps, this UNESCO World Heritage site is the destination for a full-day return journey from Queenstown. BLACK’s Mount Cook experience seamlessly blends luxury, comfort, and expert-guided exploration, ensuring every moment is curated to perfection.

Traverse breathtaking landscapes, from serene lakes to snow-capped peaks, and discover the true essence of New Zealand. As a leading luxury operator, BLACK elevates your journey with bespoke, private service, enriching every moment of your adventure.

Heli experience Mount Cook with Black NZ

Tour highlights & inclusions

DURATION
Extended Full Day

SUITABLE FOR
All Ages

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On this full-day private luxury Mount Cook tour, experience New Zealand’s most iconic alpine scenery. Begin your journey with a warm greeting from your private, professional BLACK guide as you start your luxury sightseeing tour from Queenstown, complete with scenic and refreshment stops as needed through the picturesque landscapes of Central Otago and Mackenzie Country. Led by an expert guide, discover the stunning Lindis Pass, the striking turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki, on to the alpine charm of Mount Cook village.

Take in panoramic views of Aoraki Mount Cook, explore scenic walking trails or encounter the Tasman Glacier. For an added touch of adventure, choose a glacier heli-hike, scenic flights or other exhilarating activities. BLACK’s distinctive service ensures your day is customised with flexible options and tailored experiences that exceed expectations.

Full Day Sample Itinerary

MEET YOUR HOST / MORNING PICK-UP

Begin your day with a private pick-up from your Queenstown accommodation in a luxury vehicle. Enjoy a warm welcome from your expert BLACK guide, who will provide insight and set the tone for the day ahead.

SCENIC DRIVE TO MOUNT COOK

Travel through the stunning landscapes of the Central Otago region and into the Mackenzie Basin, taking in views of Lake Wakatipu through to dramatic Southern Alps. Enjoy stops in Cromwell, Lindis Pass, Omarama and Twizel. Stop for photos and a refreshing morning beverage and bite as you pass through picturesque towns to turquoise hues of Lake Pukaki.

ARRIVAL IN MOUNT COOK

As you approach the turquoise shores of Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook emerges in the distance, guiding you to your destination. Upon arriving in the alpine village, a variety of activities await your choosing.

EXPERIENCE MOUNT COOK

Once in Mt Cook Village, there are a range of adventure of leisure activities for you to enjoy on your BLACK Mt Cook Experience. Here are some examples:

Scenic Helicopter Flight Take flight above the mountain ranges and peaks of the Southern Alps, taking in Aoraki Mt Cook from the air.

Tasman Glacier Helicopter Hike Meet a professional mountain ice-guide, equipped with all the gear required, venture on to the surprisingly undulating ice terrain in the shadow of the tallest peaks of the Southern Alps, to exploring a glacier on foot.

Hooker Valley Hike This incredible hiking trail leads up the Hooker Valley and along the Hooker River, ending at the glacier lake, where there are amazing views of Aoraki/Mount Cook on a clear day.

RETURN JOURNEY TO QUEENSTOWN

Complete your Mount Cook experience with a return journey to Queenstown, featuring alternative stops and breathtaking viewpoints than those visited in the morning. Visit the Twizel Salmon Farm to sample fresh local delicacies or feed the salmon, and enjoy other scenic highlights before being seamlessly returned to your accommodation.