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Mount Cook National Park,New Zealand also known as Aoraki National Park,New Zealand is named after New Zealand's tallest peak. The towering snow-topped mountain peaks, permanent snowfields and glaciers make Mount Cook an Alpine resort in the Southern Hemisphere that could easily rival its European counterparts.
The Legend of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
Mount Cook is easily the tallest peak in New Zealand. Its origin however can be explained in a rather creative way - the Ngai Tahu people's way. Once there lived three brothers, sons of the benevolent sky father. And like their father, they wished to explore the seven seas albeit on a canoe. The canoe capsized on a reef and the freezing southern winds froze them into stones. The canoe, as the legend goes, is the South Island, and the three brothers are the South Alps tallest peaks.
Tourist Attractions in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
Mount Cook, the tallest peak in New Zealand, is just one of the 19 peaks over 3000 m that are waiting for aspiring mountaineers like Edmund Hilary to come along and conquer it. Tasman, Malte Brun, Elie de Beaumont, Sefton and La Perouse are the other peaks that pose a formidable challenge.
Aoraki / Mount Cook village is set along the Lake Pukaki that serves as a picturesque backdrop perfect for walks. The village also acts as the base from where you can launch your expeditions or explore the scenic surroundings at leisure.
The Tasman Glacier, 27 km in length, moves slowly through the valley floor and is perfect for heli-skiing in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand with tours to New Zealand packages.
Flora and Fauna in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park New Zealand
With the alpine herb fields, shrubs and wild flowers encasing glaciers, lakes and walking trails, the Mount Cook National Park is a the perfect alpine resort in New Zealand. At the park, you can also spot rare avian species in their natural habitat including the alpine parrot Kea.
Activities in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park New Zealand
Mountaineering, short mountain walks, glacier viewing, heli-skiing, mountain climbing and winter climbing are some of the activities that bring adventure seekers and holidaymakers to Mount Cook National Park, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
Accommodation in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park New Zealand
You can stay at the alpine huts provided by Department of Conservation, New Zealand, on the mountaineering route. The Aoraki / Mount Cook village also offers a range of lodging - hotels, luxury resorts and backpacker lodges. You can also stay at the accommodations available at the nearest towns of Twizel and Lake Tekapo, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
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