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The peak of Mt Cook (Aoraki)


 

 

 

 

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How to find Aoraki - Mount Cook

Aoraki - Mount Cook is located centrally in New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Adding to the picturesque qualities of the location, Mount Cook lies at the head of Lake Pukaki and the melted waters of the surrounding glaciers melt and run into the lake.

The closest major international airport to Mount Cook and the Mackenzie Country is in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island.

The route into Mount Cook is approximately 60km from the main route through the central South Island and is a no exit road along the western shore of Lake Pukaki.
 

Estimated travel times

Times from:
Christchurch 3 hours 30 mins
Queenstown 2 hours 10 mins
Wanaka 2 hours 00 mins
Dunedin 2 hours 50 mins
Timaru 2 hours 30 mins
Fairlie 1 hour 40 mins
Lake Tekapo 1 hour

Map of South Canterbury