• Glacier Sea Kayaking, ☎ 03 435 1890, [3]. A once-in-a-life-time experience! Go kayaking on Mueller Lake with stunning views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Mueller Glacier. $100 pp.  edit
• Walking
• Tramping
• Skiing
• Mountaineering

For walking options refer to www.doc.govt.nz

Tramping options include an excursion to Mueller Hut (refer to Department of Conservation website above) and the Ball Pass Trek. For the Ball Pass crossing you need mountaineering experience, crampons and ice-axe, or go with a guide. For the guided option see www.alpinerecreation.com or phone +64 3 6806736.

Skiing options include day skiing on the Tasman Glacier with Mount Cook Ski Planes and Alpine Guides, or heliskiing in the Ben Ohau and Liebig Ranges, or ski touring based at high alpine huts. See www.alpineguides.co.nz and www.alpinerecreation.com for more information.

Mountaineering options range from Introductory Climbing Courses to guided ascents of Mount Cook.

See www.alpineguides.co.nz and www.alpinerecreation.com for more information on all options.

These are high mountains, so close up that it will put a crick in the back of your neck.

Air Safaris [2] provide scenic flightseeing tours flying from both Glentanner Park and Lake Tekapo. The Grand Traverse scenic flight from here offers the big picture with an exciting and comprehensive aerial sightseeing tour of all the major mountains and glaciers in both the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and the Westland National Park.

Fly From Queenstown with Glenorchy Air

From Twizel there is an all weather sealed road to the Mount Cook village. Mount Cook airport is down the road from the village.

Walking is a popular way to get around the park. There are a number of formed tracks and recognised walking routes.

For those who want to see or ski the mountains, there are light aircraft and helicopters that can get you to places in minutes that would otherwise take hours or days of walking.

• Old Mountaineers Cafe, Bar and Restaurant, (located next to the DOC Visitor Information Center). 11am till Late. A cozy and comfortable, family run restaurant. Opened in 2003. this restaurant is the place to be when visiting Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Come on down for a great meal,delicious coffee, a warm open fire, great music, fantastic views and a warm welcome where the spirit of the mountains lives on. We can also help you with weddings, private functions and parties. Everyone is welcome.  edit