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WEBJan 24, 2024 · Mount Cook National Park is, without a doubt, one of the best places to visit on the South Island of New Zealand! Whether you’re road-tripping around the South Island or just on a day trip from Christchurch, we highly recommend heading down …
Driving the road to Mount Cook is an absolute must in NZ
WEBTucked away in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the road is 54.7 km (33.98 miles) long, running south-north from Ben Ohau to Aoraki/Mount Cook, also known as Mt Cook Village, at 718m (2,355ft) above the sea level, located …
Driving the Scenic Road to Mount Cook
WEBApr 3, 2019 · Driving to Mount Cook. The road to Mount Cook starts just outside of Twizel. It takes around 45 minutes to reach Mount Cook Village, but you’ll probably spend longer on the journey. The road is fairly straight and easy to drive, although you may need chains if it has snowed recently.
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WEBJul 13, 2024 · Mount Cook is a one way road which leads to Mount Cook Village and trailheads of many impressive walks and hikes in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Mueller Hut and Sealy Tarns are particularly popular and worth considering.
18 BEST Stops on the Drive from Queenstown to Mount Cook
WEBMay 9, 2024 · No visit to Mount Cook is complete without an obligatory photo on Mount Cook Road. A favorite stop for Instagram lovers, this is a must-do on your journey from Queenstown to Mount Cook. This stop is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from Mount Cook village, before the airport.
State Highway 80 (New Zealand) - Wikipedia
WEBState Highway 80 (SH 80) is a South Island state highway in New Zealand. Known as Mount Cook Road, it is a road which is a popular tourist route between the settlements of Twizel and Mount Cook Village. About 55 kilometres in length, it is mostly two lane, with a few single-lane bridges.
About the Drive from Christchurch to Mount Cook - My …
WEBAug 29, 2024 · The drive from Christchurch to Mount Cook is 330 kilometers (205 miles) and will take just under 4 hours without stops. The route follows the SH1 and SH8 and is considered an easy, although busy, drive.
The Complete Travel Guide to Mt Cook - NZ Pocket Guide
WEBAug 12, 2022 · How to Plan a Trip to Aoraki Mt Cook. After a mind-blowing road journey alongside the impossibly blue waters of Lake Pukaki and the braided Tasman River, you’ve arrived at the “peak” of New Zealand’s alpine wilderness.
10 BEST Stops on the Drive from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook
WEBMay 9, 2024 · The drive from Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook is 104 kilometers (64.6 miles) long and takes just over an hour without any stops. You’ll first leave Lake Tekapo town on State Highway 8 before turning right onto State Highway 80 …
Best Mount Cook View: Peters Lookout & Picnic Area - We Seek …
WEBJun 9, 2024 · The road to Mount Cook, appropriately named Mt Cook Road, is one of the most scenic drives in New Zealand, and up there with one of my favourite in the world. Following the edge of the turquoise Lake Pukaki, the road leads directly toward Mount Cook National Park.