Hooker Valley Track

The Hooker Valley Track is one of New Zealand's most popular short hikes, offering an accessible way to experience the grandeur of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. The 10-kilometer (round trip) trail winds through glacial valleys, across swing bridges, and past alpine tarns, culminating at Hooker Lake with icebergs and a direct view of the mountain. The path is mostly flat and well-graded, making it suitable for most fitness levels. Along the way, interpretive signs explain the geology and plant life, and the ever-changing light on the peaks provides constant photo opportunities.

Don't miss

• Cross three swing bridges over glacier-fed streams with mountain backdrops.
• Reach Hooker Lake for icebergs and reflections of Mount Cook.
• Spot alpine flowers like Mount Cook buttercups in summer.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Hooker Valley Track

Cheapest way inTekapo Shuttle: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park4.8★ · 43 travelers8–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$100 per personSee dates →Best full dayMt Cook Small Group Scenic Day Tour from Queenstown4.9★ · 431 travelers~13 hoursFree cancellationFrom$162 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleMount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch5★ · 17 travelers10–13 hoursFree cancellationFrom$197 per personSee dates →