Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
This is an alpine park consisting of rock- and ice formations with 19 peaks over 3000 meter, including New Zealand's highest mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook; 3755 meter high. This part of New Zealand is also part of a World Heritage Area. Aoraki / Mount Cook has a focus for Mountaineering and ski touring, but scenic flights for families and tramping options are present in this stunning area as well.
Outdoor
Aerial sight seeing
Some different companies offer aerial sight seeing in helicopters and some in planes. If weather conditions allow it they sometimes make a stop on the snow, glaciers. If it is nice weather this is an unforgettable experience.
Horse riding
In summer only you can book a Horse Riding tour, this is also an unforgettable way to explore this rough area.
Kayaking
You can book a tour in which you will paddle through glacial bays.
Mountianeering
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park offers loads of Mountaineering opportunities. But even when being an experienced tramper: be aware of the very quick changing weather in this area, the sea is less than 50 km away. For more detailed information please visit the DOC of this national park.
There is a company offering guided climbs in summer. In summer there are also tours which bring you on top of Mount Dark and after that you will, under guidance, walk down.
Tramping
There is a wide range of tramping options in this beautiful national park. For detailed information please ask a DOC in for example Aoraki / Mount Cook visitor center.
Some recommendable walks are Kea Point and the Hooker Valley Walks. Be aware longer walks are often troubling for people without Mountaineering experience so when you wish to undertake long (multiple day walks) always ask a DOC for information.
It is also possible to tramp up a glacier; the Tasman Glacier, tours are offered. You can not do this without guidance. During those tours you also make a visit to Lake Tasman.
Skiing and snowboarding
In wintertime this area is excellent for Skiing and Snowboarding in all the different styles you like. You can do a ski tour, ski Mountaineering, alpine snowboarding, heli skiing, skiing after a plane brought you on top of a glacier of a mountain and so on.