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Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park
Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 9 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.
DOC Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park Visitor Centre is staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge. We provide information about:
•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety
•Hut and Campsite bookings
•Heritage sites
•Cycleways
•Maps
•Marine reserves
•Conservation projects
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people
• Gateway to Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park
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Organisation |
DOC CanterburyLocal government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Oct-April 8:30am-5:00pm daily
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Reviews
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2.0/5
Place is nice and has a lot of interesting things to see and a beautiful view The knowledge and service of the DOC personnel could however be improved and was way better in other locations
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3.0/5
Pretty basic, but what a great view in the morning.
Toilets were OK, but you wouldn't eat your dinner in there.
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5.0/5
Interesting history of mountain climbing and walking in the area.
Well worth a visit. Displays about different rescues and an eye opening video about the glaciers and the mountains.
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5.0/5
Opening hours are 8.30-5pm every day.
Thought I would add that information as I couldn't find it when we were on our way there. Very informative visitor centre and the best for nature. Great views too!
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5.0/5
Beautiful centre.
You can spend a couple of hours learning about the history of the alpines in Mt Cook and the fauna and flora of the surroundings. Clean, well presented, friendly staff and all the information you need to plan your treks. A great visit!
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4.5/5
One of the best scenic view of NZ.
Good weather, an amazing blue Lake.
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4.5/5
Well set out, educational about the local area and history.
Great interaction models which help describe the area. Good local knowledge by staff.
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4.5/5
Good exhibitions with video documentary and good information about the story of this area.
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4.5/5
Really friendly and helpful and there is a little museum included which was interesting and for free.
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5.0/5
We got information about the tracks, especially with baby backpacks (so that they would not take too long or be too steep).
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4.5/5
The exhibition was amazing, very interesting and loads of information.
The ladies at the welcome desk were extremely nice and helpful.
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2.0/5
Place is nice and has a lot of interesting things to see and a beautiful view The knowledge and service of the DOC personnel could however be improved and was way better in other locations
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3.0/5
Pretty basic, but what a great view in the morning.
Toilets were OK, but you wouldn't eat your dinner in there.
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5.0/5
Interesting history of mountain climbing and walking in the area.
Well worth a visit. Displays about different rescues and an eye opening video about the glaciers and the mountains.
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5.0/5
Opening hours are 8.30-5pm every day.
Thought I would add that information as I couldn't find it when we were on our way there. Very informative visitor centre and the best for nature. Great views too!
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5.0/5
Beautiful centre.
You can spend a couple of hours learning about the history of the alpines in Mt Cook and the fauna and flora of the surroundings. Clean, well presented, friendly staff and all the information you need to plan your treks. A great visit!
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4.5/5
One of the best scenic view of NZ.
Good weather, an amazing blue Lake.
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4.5/5
Well set out, educational about the local area and history.
Great interaction models which help describe the area. Good local knowledge by staff.
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4.5/5
The exhibition was amazing, very interesting and loads of information.
The ladies at the welcome desk were extremely nice and helpful.
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4.5/5
Really friendly and helpful and there is a little museum included which was interesting and for free.
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5.0/5
We got information about the tracks, especially with baby backpacks (so that they would not take too long or be too steep).
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4.5/5
Good exhibitions with video documentary and good information about the story of this area.
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5.0/5
So many information about the mountain.
You could see a lot (pictures and stuff). Almost seemed to be a museum.
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