ITINERARY:

Departing at 8.30am from The Hermitage, your day begins with a short walk through some of the local native bush before heading by coach to Whitehorse Hill, the site of the original Hermitage Hotel. Enjoy a stunning 8 kilometre (5 miles) return trek along the well maintained track to the terminal lake of the Hooker Glacier. The walk takes you to the Alpine Memorial and passes over the turbulent Hooker River by swing bridge. The walk gives an unsurpassed vista of Mount Cook's south face and the surrounding glaciers. Along the way your informative guides will enrich your journey with history of this mountain range and the forces that have shaped it for millions of years. Also hear about the history of climbing in the area and the men and woman who first scaled these mighty peaks. The rare alpine plants and flowers that grow in this region will fascinate you,as will the significance of the mountain to the Maori people.

Mount Cook Encounter

FITNESS:
The surface of the track is smooth for most of the walk,some walking over rocks is required. The walk is well within the abilities of any moderately active person.

INCLUDED:

• Transport from The Hermitage to Whitehorse Hill and return
• Experienced guides
• Packed lunch
• Sunscreen lotion
• Insect repellent
• Daypack on load if required
• Raingear on loan if required

WHAT TO BRING SUGGESTIONS:

• Walking shoes or boots
• Warm clothing (weather can change rapidly in an alpine area)
• Daypack to carry spare clothes, camera and lunch
• Water bottle

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