Best Time to Visit Aoraki / Mount Cook

November to March

Months to avoid: June to August (winter, tracks icy/closed, very cold, limited services)

Recommended stay: 2-4 days

Plan Aoraki / Mount Cook for November to March. Give it 2-4 days. The window to avoid is June to August (winter, tracks icy/closed, very cold, limited services).

What the season gets you

• Hooker Valley Track, 3 swing bridges, glacier lake, mountain views, easy 3h return
• Stargazing here is the best in the Southern Hemisphere
• Tasman Glacier boat tour puts you among icebergs