How Much Does It Cost to Visit Aoraki / Mount Cook?
Average daily budget: $2000-3500
What Aoraki / Mount Cook costs per day, by travel style. Most visitors stay 2-4 days. Local currency: NZD.
Daily budget by travel style
Budget$80-120/day
Mid-range$200-350/day
Luxury$400+/day
Hooker Valley Track: free. Glacier boat tour: $160. Stargazing tour: $100-150. Hermitage Hotel: $250-500/night.
Where to stay, by price level
Mount Cook Village$$-$$$
Only option near the park. Hermitage Hotel or YHA hostel
Lake Tekapo$$
1h south, stargazing, Church of the Good Shepherd, more options
Twizel$
40min south, budget motels, salmon farms, quiet