{"id":682,"date":"2021-11-15T15:48:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T15:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T16:46:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T15:46:56","slug":"mount-cook-national-park-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"First Timer&#8217;s Guide to Visiting And Hiking In Mount Cook National Park In New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/#My_tips_for_visiting_Mount_Cook_National_Park_in_New_Zealand\" >My tips for visiting Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/#1_How_to_get_to_Aoraki_Mount_Cook_National_Park\" >1. How to get to Aoraki \/ Mount Cook National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/#About_Mount_Cook_Village\" >About Mount Cook Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/#2_Where_to_hike_in_Mount_Cook_National_Park\" >2. Where to hike in Mount Cook National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/#Accommodation_in_Mount_Cook_National_Park\" >Accommodation in Mount Cook National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/#Best_activities_in_Mount_Cook_NP\" >Best activities in Mount Cook NP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/#More_New_Zealand_Travel_Resources\" >More New Zealand Travel Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mount-cook-national-park-guide\/#Support_my_site\" >Support my site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you were to ask me what my favourite place in New Zealand is, I wouldn&#8217;t have to think too long. I have great sentiments for Queenstown, where I lived and worked, and Wanaka, where\u00a0I spent a significant amount of time adventuring on the local trails, but none of them are as exciting from a photographer&#8217;s perspective as\u00a0<strong>Mount Cook National Park.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_tips_for_visiting_Mount_Cook_National_Park_in_New_Zealand\"><\/span>My tips for visiting Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you keen on visiting Mount Cook National Park? I&#8217;ve got great news for you. It is featured on all of my self-drive New Zealand itineraries. Pick one\u00a0which best suits your interests.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/one-week-new-zealand-travel-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"646\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The highlights of the South Island in one week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/2-week-road-trip-itinerary-new-zealand-south-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"645\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A 2-week road trip of the South Island for hiking and photography enthusiasts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/10-day-itinerary-south-island-new-zealand\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10-day road trip for wildlife and nature lovers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-two-week-road-trip-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"647\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2-week road trip itinerary of the North and South Island<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/4-week-ultimate-travel-itinerary-around-new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"644\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-8 weeks mega road trip across the whole of New Zealand <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12083300999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_to_get_to_Aoraki_Mount_Cook_National_Park\"><\/span>1. How to get to Aoraki \/ Mount Cook National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do, places to stay and top day hikes in Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-11993\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">State Highway 80 leading to Mount Cook National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-driving<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is only one way in and out of the park &#8211;&nbsp;<strong>State Highway 80<\/strong>&nbsp;and it also happens to be one of the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/most-scenic-drives-in-new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most scenic roads on the South Island<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong>The turn-off from Highway 8 onto 80 is very well signposted and impossible to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two&nbsp;<strong>nearest towns are Tekapo (105km away) and Twizel (65km)<\/strong>, where you can stock up on food, fuel, and other necessities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Mount Cook on a day trip from Queenstown<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t plan on renting a car during your visit to New Zealand you can book an organized day trip to Mount Cook from Queenstown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"398703\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"NZD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Mount_Cook_Day_Trip_Queenstown_Widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Mount_Cook_Village\"><\/span>About Mount Cook Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a little village with a few hotels and a visitor center directly in the park, as well as one very scenic but busy campground (Whitehorse Hill Campground), which operates on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to bring food with you, there is also a&nbsp;<strong>small convenience store in the Mount Cook village<\/strong>, but as you can probably guess, it&#8217;s very overpriced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12050027499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Where_to_hike_in_Mount_Cook_National_Park\"><\/span>2. Where to hike in Mount Cook National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13770\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Home to the highest mountain in New Zealand and a playground for such names as Sir Edmund Hillary and Rob Hall, Mount Cook\/Aoraki National Park is amongst some of the most sought-after wilderness in the southern hemisphere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry! You don&#8217;t need to be a world-class mountaineer with years of experience to visit Mount Cook National Park. All you need is a bit of fitness, proper outdoor wear,&nbsp;and a keen sense of adventure. There are lots of beginner trails you can cover here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find 5 hiking recommendations for your first visit. I&#8217;ve done all these hikes myself, some of them multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12050028599\">1. Hooker Valley<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 10 km return<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 2 \u2013 3 hour return.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain: 100 m<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13772\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13772\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13774\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13774\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13773\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13773\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This relatively flat hike takes you along the Hooker River between mighty peaks, over&nbsp;<strong>3 picturesque suspension bridges<\/strong>&nbsp;until climaxing at the Hooker Glacial Lake&nbsp;<strong>showcasing the sheer rawness of New Zealand\u2019s tallest mountain<\/strong>, Mount Cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/2015\/08\/14\/18-most-photogenic-places-on-the-south-island-of-new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>my favorite photo locations on the South Island<\/strong><\/a>. The hike is really easy to follow and very well maintained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hooker Valley can&nbsp;get busy during the day. My advice is to&nbsp;<strong>go either really early in the morning or&nbsp;at sunset to beat the crowds<\/strong>. Just&nbsp;make sure you come prepared and don&#8217;t go alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12050029799\">2. Tasman Glacier Lookout<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 1 km<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 1 hour<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain: 100 m<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12003\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Valley-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12003\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Valley-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Valley-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Valley-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Valley-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13775\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Green-Lake-Mount-Cook-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13775\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Green-Lake-Mount-Cook-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Green-Lake-Mount-Cook-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Green-Lake-Mount-Cook-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Green-Lake-Mount-Cook-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Tasman&nbsp;Valley<\/strong> is&nbsp;parallel to the Hooker Valley and lies just on the other side of the Mt Cook range. My favorite hike there is a short&nbsp;30-minute uphill burst on several staircases leading to a rocky outcrop 100 meters&nbsp;above. It&#8217;s called the Tasman Valley Lookout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On the path there\u2019s also a short extension to see the Blue Lakes<\/strong>, filled with glacial melt water, reflecting the Mount Cook Range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icebergs are commonly seen<\/strong>&nbsp;in both the Tasman Lake and the previously mentioned Hooker Lake. To get to the shoreline of the Tasman Lake you can take the alternative route from the parking lot which branches off to the right from the Tasman Glacier lookout trail. It\u2019s only a 30-minute flat hike so you can&nbsp;easily tick off both in one day!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trailhead is located only a few minutes&#8217; drive from the Mount Cook village and it&#8217;s very well signposted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12050030399\">3. Sealy Tarns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 4.5 km return<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 2 &#8211; 3 hour return<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain: 520 m<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13776\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Sealy Tarns are a major waypoint on the way to Mueller Hut<\/strong>&nbsp;but are often done as a hike on their own. The superbly located picnic benches right near the Tarns offer a great chance to take it all in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route involves a lot of steps and it can be demanding on your knees. Hiking poles are advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last time I was there, the weather changed quickly for the worse, everyone got out their rain jackets apart from one girl with a selfie stick in a floral dress and flip-flops. Oh boy did she look foolish? Let that be a lesson to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12050030899\">4. Mueller Hut<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 8.5 km return<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 6 \u2013 8 hour return<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain: 1050 m<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12152\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-21-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12152\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-21-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-21-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-21.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"13617\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-15-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13617\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-15-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-15-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-15-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-15.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12151\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-30-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12151\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-30-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-30.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12001\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-26-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12001\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-26-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mueller-Hut-Hike-26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Further past the Sealy Tarns, the route continues steeply uphill until you reach a large boulder field. Once this is crossed and you&#8217;ve gone through the pass, you\u2019ll be treated with your first views of the&nbsp;<strong>Ngakanohi Glacier and the Mueller Glacier<\/strong>&nbsp;curving off into the distance toward Mount Burns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there it\u2019s 30 minutes to&nbsp;<strong>Mueller Hut<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; one of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-backcountry-huts-in-new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best backcountry huts in New Zealand.&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little&nbsp;<strong>30-minute<\/strong> extension past Mueller Hut&nbsp;is the route up to&nbsp;Mount Olivier.&nbsp;A 360 vantage point shows not only Mount Cook to the north but also Mount Kitchener and Mount Sealy to the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about&nbsp;<strong>hiking to Mueller Hut <\/strong>and how to make bookings visit&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mueller-hut-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my separate guide<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12050032999\">5. Kea Point<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Length: 2.8 km return<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration: 1 hour<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain: 200 m<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13777\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13777\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13778\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13778\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kea-Point-Mount-Cook-National-Park-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13779\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13779\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a&nbsp;<strong>shorter hike&nbsp;<\/strong>the track up to&nbsp;<strong>Kea Point<\/strong>&nbsp;is for you. It overlooks the&nbsp;<strong>Mueller Glacial Lake with Mount Cook<\/strong>&nbsp;standing prominently in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember the first time I wanted to go here. It was my boyfriend\u2019s birthday in 2014 and we were camping at White Horse Hill Campground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He decided to go for a walk whilst I was reading and when sunset came around he was photographing out at Hooker Lake. Good for him but he also had the car keys in his pocket and my camera was locked in the trunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, it was the most amazing sunset I\u2019ve ever seen with bright red long lenticular clouds covering the sky. He was lucky it was his birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The track to Kea Point begins at the Whitehorse Hill campground,<\/strong>&nbsp;the same spot where Hooker Valley Track, Sealy Tarns, and the trail to Mueller hut begin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12050036799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_in_Mount_Cook_National_Park\"><\/span>Accommodation in Mount Cook National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Pukaki-Mount-Cook-National-Park-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13780\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Pukaki-Mount-Cook-National-Park-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Pukaki-Mount-Cook-National-Park-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Pukaki-Mount-Cook-National-Park-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lake-Pukaki-Mount-Cook-National-Park-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mount Cook Village is a tiny place for the number of visitors it gets each summer.<\/strong>&nbsp;I won\u2019t be surprised if in future they limit access to the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are camping you can stay at the&nbsp;<strong>Whitehorse Hill campground<\/strong>&nbsp;operated by the Department of Conservation. It is a few kilometers away from the village and it&#8217;s a great starting point for many trails I have mentioned in this post. The campsite&nbsp;<strong>operates on a first come first serve basis<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>There is a self-registration station and you will need cash.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being in a national park certainly has its drawbacks with regards to planning permission but thankfully, it means there aren\u2019t loads of hotels ruining the views. With limited options though&nbsp;<strong>booking competition is tough.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to overnight directly in the village and camping isn&#8217;t your thing make sure you&nbsp;<strong>book your accommodation well in advance.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;At least a few months!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nz\/aoraki-mount-cook-alpine-lodge.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nz\/aoraki-mount-cook-alpine-lodge.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What guests loved about it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close access to the DOC information center, well-stocked kitchenettes, amazing views over the mountains<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nz\/aoraki-court-motel.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nz\/aoraki-court-motel.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Aoraki Court Motel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What guests loved about it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nice design and decorations, guests recommend booking rooms with numbers 23-26 for the best mountain views, the size of the rooms was larger than expected<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Views<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nz\/the-hermitage.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nz\/the-hermitage.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Hermitage <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What guests loved about it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The magnificent views of Mount Cook from the bar and restaurant area as well as the rooms, lovely staff, great buffet dinners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12083559099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_activities_in_Mount_Cook_NP\"><\/span>Best activities in Mount Cook NP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Winter-Mount-Cook-National-Park-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12083697299\">Helicopter Flight and hike<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scenic helicopter flight&nbsp;<\/strong>is a prime choice for those wanting to see the&nbsp;mountains from above. They range in price depending on duration and amount of landings but will give you better views than you can get on any hike. If you are planning on taking a helicopter flight in New Zealand, Mount Cook is one of the best places for it!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"216693\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"NZD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Mount_cook_Scenic_flight_widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12083732899\">Ski Plane Tour + Tasman Glacier hike<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ski Plane\u00a0Tours are arguably even better than helicopter tours, as the ride tends\u00a0to last longer. The downside is that\u00a0planes are much less manoeuvrable and exciting. However, landing in a ski plane and then hiking on the Tasman Glacier won&#8217;t be something you will quickly forget about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"263052\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"NZD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Tasman_Glacier_Hike_Widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_New_Zealand_Travel_Resources\"><\/span>More New Zealand Travel Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/new-zealand-hiking-and-backpacking\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/new-zealand-hiking-and-backpacking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking and Backpacking in New Zealand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/new-zealand-photography\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/new-zealand-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photography in New Zealand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/new-zealand-travel-tips-and-activities\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/new-zealand-travel-tips-and-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel Tips and Activities in New Zealand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/new-zealand-itineraries\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/new-zealand-itineraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Zealand Road Trip Itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_my_site\"><\/span>Support my site <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you found the articles in my <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Zealand Guide<\/a> useful please consider supporting my work by booking hotels, rental cars, or activities through my affiliate links. 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