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Aoraki & the Mackenzie

Aoraki & the Mackenzie

Ice fields, the highest peaks and dark skies.

A sense of place

Aoraki Mount Cook, turquoise glacial lakes and one of the world's great dark-sky reserves. Helicopter landings on the névé and stargazing with an astronomer are highlights.

  • Glacier landing by helicopter
  • Dark-sky stargazing
  • Tasman Valley walks
Plan a journey hereJourneys visiting Aoraki
Aoraki
Suggested stay
2–3 nights
Best months
Nov – Apr

In pictures

Key experiences

In Aoraki

2–3 hours

Glacier landing by helicopter

Fly over the Southern Alps and land high on the névé, with the highest peaks all around.

Evening

Stargazing in a dark-sky reserve

An evening with an astronomer beneath one of the darkest skies on earth.

Relevant journeys

Journeys that visit

Each journey can be adjusted to spend longer here.

10 nights

New Zealand · Privately guided

Southern Lakes & Fiords

Lakes, fiords and high-country lodges, with a private guide throughout.

From ₹18,90,000 · per adult

16 nights

New Zealand · Privately guided

The Grand New Zealand

Both islands, from subtropical bays to the great fiords, linked by private flights.

From ₹32,50,000 · per adult

9 nights

New Zealand · Self drive with private guiding days

Alpine Lakes for Families

Private homes, gentle adventures and starry skies for every generation.

From ₹14,20,000 · per adult

Where to stay

Stays in the region

Luxury lodge

Alpine Glass Lodge

A low, glass-walled lodge in a high-country valley, with eight suites and a dining room around the fire.

8 suites · Indicative property

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