"Mackenzie Country" Top 5 Page for this destination Mount Cook by 80-bettyboo

Mount Cook Travel Guide: 49 reviews and 125 photos

Mt Cook

Mt. Cook is located in the South Island and south of Christchuch. It's the highest mountain in NZ (3753 m) its Maori name is Aoraki, means Cloud Piercer)

Tasman Glaciers

Nudging one side of Mount Cook is the mighty Tasman Glacier, a 30km giant and one of the longest outside the Himalayas.

Lake Tekapo

On the way to Mt Cook, there is lots of turquoise glacial lakes such as Lake Tekapo.The lake was originally a glacial valley, it is 32 km long, 2000 feet above sea level, and 120 metres deep at its deepest part.

Last visit to Mount Cook: Apr 2004
Intro Updated Jan 13, 2005
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Reviews (4)

Lake Blue Off The Beaten Path (1)

We ttook this walksuitable. The trek takes us to New Zealand's largest glacier, and a 20 minute walking track leads us... more travel advice

Collie Dog Statue Things to Do (3)

A little further along the front of the lake is the famous statue of the working collie dog whose help was invaluable to... more travel advice

Church of the Good Shepherd Things to Do (3)

Overlooking the lake is the Church of the Good Shepherd which was built with locally gathered stone. From the altar... more travel advice

Awarded 'World Heritage' Things to Do (3)

Mt Cook National Park covers an area of nearly 7,000 hectares of majestic alpine scenery most part of it being in... more travel advice

Comments (4)

mabozer Apr 26, 2005 at 11:26 AM Report Abuse

It was pleasure visitin your Mt Cook pages. Some really nice tips n pics here. I am plannin a trip to your beautiful country n hope it would b lot of fun.
Cruefan Mar 29, 2005 at 2:12 PM Report Abuse

Nice picture and comments Betul :)
pepples46 Mar 29, 2005 at 2:02 PM Report Abuse

good stuff here Betul
gregoryr1m Jan 15, 2005 at 4:42 PM Report Abuse

Beautifuls pics and great tips. I would love to see Lake Blue for myself.