My ItineraryMount Cook Hostel
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Address
Mount Cook YHA
Corner Bowen & Kitchener Drives
Mount Cook National Park
New Zealand
Tel. +64 (0)3 435 1820
Fax. +64 (0)3 435 1821
yha.mtcook@yha.co.nz
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Mount Cook YHA
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20 Mar 2013 Hyunsuk, South Korea
mount cook, there is no supermarket. that is only problem
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17 Mar 2013 Sarah, USA
Beautiful location!
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24 Dec 2012 Sandra, Germany
There were a lot Asian people (like 80%) who left a big mess and you couldn't be in the open area as they wear just so noise and also produced a lot of smoke while cooking. I gues other wise we would have felt welcome but we didn't have the fealing to be right.
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19 Dec 2012 Michelle, USA
Mt Cook was one of my favorite places. How fantastic to stay right near trails and fantastic views of this Park. Could use a bit more inside 'living room' area when the weather is poor (not in the TV room.) Kinda wish there was no TV in such a pretty place, it deserves reflection and quiet. Sauna great at the end of the day!!
Hostel Overview
Welcome to YHA Mt Cook ! After a busy day enjoying the majestic beauty of New Zealand tallest mountain, Aoraki / Mt Cook, come back to our spacious alpine lodge backpacker accommodation and enjoy a good nights sleep in the natural surroundings of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, located in the heart of the Southern Alps of New Zealand.YHA Mt Cook backpacker lodge and hostel offers relaxed accommodation with warm and inviting living areas with guitars, games, free videos and a free sauna ! In summer make use of the picnic area outside and breathe in the pure New Zealand mountain air. All local tour bookings can be arranged free of charge at the hostel and the friendly, knowledgeable staff will be happy to advise you about the best travel, accommodation and activity opportunities for backpackers in the Aoraki / Mount Cook area and the central South Island region. The accommodation rates at YHA Mt Cook include a $1 per night community levy to assist with Aoraki / Mount Cook village development.
Looking forward to seeing you !
Special features at YHA Mt Cook that backpackers love …
... 10% discount on shop purchases for YHA Members* ... Absolutely stunning location in the heart of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, the best backpacker accommodation in town. ... The free sauna ! ... A warm, welcoming environment ... ... YHA Mt Cook works alongside the Department of Conservation to help protect the natural environment of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. ... WiFi access throughout the hostel as well as card and coin internet access.
About Aoraki / Mt Cook village and the national park The YHA Mt Cook hostel is situated close to Aoraki / Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in Australasia. There are a number of glaciers around Aoraki / Mount Cook including the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier. Experience the glacier boat trips on the terminal lakes where you will get close to the only icebergs in Australasia, explore some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand on a unique glacier sea kayaking adventure, one of the best sub-alpine experiences to try when in the Aoraki Mount Cook area. Aoraki / Mount Cook village is surrounded by beautiful nature walks for all abilities - some of the most beautiful on Earth we might add! For a bird’s eye view take a scenic flight over the majestic Southern Alps to the wild West Coast and some planes will even land you (precariously) on top of the Tasman Glacier. The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre is located near the hostel and has a fascinating museum, planetarium and 3D movie theatre. There are climbing courses and stargazing tours which can also be booked free from YHA Mt Cook hostel. Aoraki / Mount Cook village also has some great restaurants, cafes and bars :- Tasty casual fare at the Old Mountaineers Café Bar and Restaurant and fine dining at the celebrated Hermitage Hotel. Situated right in the centre of the Southern Alps of the South Island, Aoraki / Mt Cook village is located near the popular tourist spots of Lake Tekapo, Omarama, Twizel and is a 3 or 4 hour drive from Queenstown and Christchurch.
Top activities whilst backpacking in Aoraki / Mt Cook national park. ... Nature walks for all abilities, some of the most beautiful in New Zealand and the world. ... Get scenic: take a boat ride to visit the Tasman glacier or a scenic flight over the Southern Alps and the West Coast with a glacier landing. ... Glacier sea kayaking – a totally unique adventure to be had at Aoraki / Mount Cook, no where else in New Zealand. ... Heli-skiing is an iconic winter activity but why not try heli-biking in summer ! ... Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for entertaining family-friendly fun with its Planetarium, 3D movie theater and museum. ... And don’t forget to pause a little and gaze upwards for incredible views of Aoraki / Mount Cook right from the village.
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Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
08.00 - 21.00 Summer
09.00 - 19.00 Winter
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | All Buses & Shuttles drop off and pick up from the hostel. |
| Parking: | At the Hostel |
| Location: | Pick up Highway 80, near Twizel ... drive towards the mountains .. |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Forested/wooded area | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Winter sports | | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Sauna |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Male only |  | Female only |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Green Hostel |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |
 | BBQ |