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Time: 2 hr return from the Mt Cook village
Start from the Hermitage lawn and cross the road to the track sign (or leave from the public shelter at the campground). This walk gently winds its way through sub-alpine grasslands and scrub to the Mueller Glacier moraine wall. The track passes through landscape that was formed in 1913 when a stream cut through from the glacier to the original Hermitage site, damaging the building. The walk ends at a viewing deck that gives stunning views of Mt Sefton and Footstool, the Hooker Valley, Mueller Glacier Lake and Aoraki/Mount Cook.
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DOC CanterburyCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook |
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Track Duration |
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Track DurationHow long does it take to walk this track on average? ![]() 1 to 2 hours |
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Track DifficultyConsidering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? ![]() Easy walk |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Track Length |
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Track LengthWhat is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km |
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DOC Track CategoryWhat type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? ![]() Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required. |
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Track Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this walking track? ![]() DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. ![]() |
Not very good weather but good!!
Beautiful views of mountains.
Wonderful, amazing area.
Paths were well maintained so easy to walk.
Short track, great view of Mt Cook and glaciers.
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10/10 | 5 |
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9/10 | 7 |
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28% |
8/10 | 8 |
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7/10 | 5 |
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6/10 | 0 |
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4.0/5
Nice, easy walk from the information centre at Mt Cook to Kea Point lookout.
Great views of the Mt Cook on a clear day, although it clouded over quickly.
Reviewed about 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
4.0/5
Nice, easy and short walk to the Kea Point.
From there you have a really nice view of the Glacier.
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
4.0/5
Great view of the Alps and Mt Cook.
Really beautiful area.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
3.5/5
Nice quick walk which you can admire the majesty of the Mt Cook.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.5/5
Short hike in Mt Cook.
Another beautiful view of the glacier. Easy on the legs.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful views of mountains.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in December 2013
3.5/5
Free but it is not very beautiful during the summer because the glacier looks like a lake.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013
3.5/5
Good looks on Mister Cook.
Wasn't very impressed with the grey lake :)
Better walks in the area, but it's a nice shorter one
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013
4.0/5
Nice, easy walk from the information centre at Mt Cook to Kea Point lookout.
Great views of the Mt Cook on a clear day, although it clouded over quickly.
Reviewed about 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
4.0/5
Nice, easy and short walk to the Kea Point.
From there you have a really nice view of the Glacier.
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
4.0/5
Great view of the Alps and Mt Cook.
Really beautiful area.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
3.5/5
Nice quick walk which you can admire the majesty of the Mt Cook.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.5/5
Short hike in Mt Cook.
Another beautiful view of the glacier. Easy on the legs.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful views of mountains.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in December 2013
3.5/5
Free but it is not very beautiful during the summer because the glacier looks like a lake.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013
3.5/5
Good looks on Mister Cook.
Wasn't very impressed with the grey lake :)
Better walks in the area, but it's a nice shorter one
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013
4.0/5
Short track, great view of Mt Cook and glaciers.
Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in March 2012
5.0/5
Well gravelled, sign posted and suitable for the likes of us!
Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011
5.0/5
Paths were well maintained so easy to walk.
Wrap up warm!!
Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011
5.0/5
Great track.
Don't assume to see Kea! Great view to Mt Cook if weather is fine.
Reviewed over 13 years ago
4.0/5
Nice walkway that did get you to a beautiful viewing point.
Reviewed over 13 years ago
3.5/5
Nice track with unexpected view at the end.
Easy going, lots of wooden walkways.
Reviewed over 13 years ago
4.5/5
Nice (but very windy though) track to a nice view point of Mt Cook and the surrounding mountains & glaciers!
Reviewed over 14 years ago
5.0/5
Great walk with constantly changing scenery!
Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in April 2009