Where does the Hooker Valley walk start?
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Where does the Hooker Valley walk start?
the White Horse Hill Campground
The track starts at the White Horse Hill Campground and car park at the end of Hooker Valley Road.
How long is the Hooker Valley hike?
11-kilometer
Hooker Valley Track is among the most popular walking tracks in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and the reasons why are obvious. This 11-kilometer (6.8-mile) round trip hike has non-stop mountain views and the destination is incredible.
Is Hooker Valley Track easy?
The Hooker Valley Trail is an easy 10-kilometer (6.2mi) flat trail that can be completed by anyone who can walk 10 kilometers. How long does it take to hike the Hooker Valley Track? It takes around 3 hours to hike the entire trail (to Hooker Lake and back again.)
What do you wear to a Hooker Valley Track?
What to pack for your Hooker Valley Hike
- Plenty of drinking water.
- Comfortable sturdy walking shoes.
- A water/windproof jacket (regardless of the season)
- Warm hat or beanie.
- Gloves.
- Layered clothing.
- Sunscreen.
- Head torch.
Can you walk Hooker Valley tracks winter?
A common scene in winter in New Zealand. Picturesque Mt Cook Village sits at 750 metres above sea level, and combined with its proximity to the mighty Southern Alps, it’s one of a few New Zealand towns that often gets snowed in during winter.
Where should I stay for Hooker Valley Track?
Places to stay near Hooker Valley Track. The nearest towns to Hooker Valley are Aoraki Mt Cook Village (2 km), Twizel (56 km), and Tekapo (96 km). We stayed in Mt Cook Village on our New Zealand road trip.
How did Mount Cook get its name?
The mountain received its European name, Mount Cook, from Captain J.L. Stokes in 1851. While sailing down New Zealand’s West Coast he sighted the peak naming it in honour of the English explorer and discoverer of New Zealand, Captain James Cook.
Can you walk Hooker Valley in winter?
Where do you park for Hooker Valley Track?
More information. Begin your walk at the Visitor Centre or White Horse Hill campground/carpark (at the end of Hooker Valley Rd off State Highway 80).
How do you get to Tasman Glacier?
Directions: Take State Highway 8 to State Highway 80 (Mount Cook Road), at the south end of Lake Pukaki. Drive north on SH 80 for 53.0 kilometers. A few kilometers before Mount Cook Village, turn right on Tasman Valley Road. After 7 kilometers, the road ends at car park where the track begins.
Why is it named Mount Cook?
New Zealand’s Mighty Highest Mountain The mountain received its European name, Mount Cook, from Captain J.L. Stokes in 1851. While sailing down New Zealand’s West Coast he sighted the peak naming it in honour of the English explorer and discoverer of New Zealand, Captain James Cook.
Did Māori climb Mt Cook?
Generally, Māori would not climb to the summit of tapu mountains. The bones of high ranking men and women were laid to rest in burial caves on their tapu mountain. However the songs, poetry and speeches on the marae of Ngāi Tahu are full of references to Aoraki.
Can you walk around Lake Tekapo?
Lake Tekapo Walkway Stunning views across Lake Tekapo and surrounding mountains, including the Church of the Good Shepherd. An easily accessible walk where you can stop along the way at one of the nice cafes in Lake Tekapo. Duration of walk: 1 hour.
How long is the Tasman Glacier walk?
The Tasman Glacier, 29km long and up to 3km wide, can be viewed from the short walks that start at the Blue Lakes Shelter.
Can you walk to the Tasman Glacier?
Walking & Hiking The Tasman Glacier is the longest glacier in New Zealand and a must-see natural wonder in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. The short walk to the Tasman Glacier view point is approximately 40 minutes’ return.
