The majestic beauty of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is more accessible than ever from above with the news that Kiwi tourism icon Mt Cook Ski Planes is expanding into scenic helicopter flights. The ...

Rising midway between Christchurch and Queenstown, this mighty mountain is the focus of two of NZ’s classic day walks. One is a simple valley stroll while the other is a steep ascent to views and ...

People visit Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the South Island of New Zealand, Oct. 1, 2025. Integrating a variety of landscapes including snowy mountains, glaciers, and lakes, the Aoraki/Mount Cook ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Climbing into this Mount Cook ski plane is like stepping back into the history of New Zealand's adventure sports. Over 60 years ago (in ...

Immersing yourself with nature’s unplugged glory is life’s restorative elixir. The majesty of the Mackenzie region could have been pre-ordained and purpose created for restorative getaways. Just four ...

She was the first Kiwi woman to reach the top of Aoraki/Mt Cook, yet she lies in an unmarked grave. Now, decades later, a ...

Outstanding high country landscape has been protected in a deal announced today by Land Information Minister David Parker and Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick. The recently agreed tenure review of ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. New Zealand's stunning Aoraki/Mount Cook, the country's tallest peak, is officially 98 feet (30 ...

One of three mountain climbers reported missing on New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki, is a Northern California mountain guide and San Francisco Bay Area resident. Carlos "Kique" Romero is a resident ...