How to get to Mount Cook New Zealand?
How to get to Mount Cook New Zealand? How Do You Get to Mt Cook? Mt Cook is connected to the rest of the South Island via State Highway 80 and State Highway 8. The closest international airport is Queenstown Airport (3 hours drive), which also has frequent domestic flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Can foreigners drive in New Zealand?
Who can drive on New Zealand roads. You can drive in New Zealand without a New Zealand driver licence if: you have a current and valid overseas licence or driver permit, and. you haven't been given a disqualification or suspension in New Zealand, and.
How much does it cost to climb Mt Cook?
PRICE $8,990 NZD Climbing Aoraki Mount Cook (NZ's highest peak - 3,724 metres) is a long, physically demanding challenge for experienced mountaineers. Aoraki Mount Cook is a serious mountaineering objective. It is often underestimated because of its relatively low elevation.
What is the closest town to Mount Cook New Zealand?
If you travel more than one kilometre up SH80 from the intersection, you have gone too far! (Please do not rely on your navigation system, as this may take you to the wrong location.) Our closest towns are Twizel (10 minutes drive), Lake Tekapo (30 minutes drive) and Mt Cook Village (30 minutes drive).