Rise and Shine as early as 0600 hours this morning. Enjoy a scenic drive towards Mount Cook. We will do a stopover at a town of Twizel to see Great Salmon @ High Country Salmon.
High Country Salmon
(Estimated Time of Arrival: 1400 hours)
(Departing Time to Mt Cook: 1530 hours)
Floating on the glacial waters of Wairepo Arm, High Country Salmon is
ideally situated on State Highway 8 just south of the town of Twizel.
State Highway 8 is the main inland road from Christchurch to Queenstown
and passes Aoraki Mt Cook and scenic Tekapo before it reaches Twizel.
High Country Salmon
Tel: 0800 400 385
M: 021 400 385
Opening hours: Everyday 8am - 6.00pm Winter
Here, the children will have the opportunity to feed the fishes. The elders can rest and relax in the beautiful scenery.
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Mount Cook
(Estimated Time of Arrival: 1700 hours)
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park is part of UNESCO's Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage region. Australasia's highest mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook (3,724m) is nestled here in the splendid Southern Alps.
Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand.
Until 2014, its height was officially listed as 3,754 metres. It lies in the Southern Alps, the mountain range which runs the length of the South Island. A popular tourist destination.
The region is a magical part of the world. With New Zealand's highest peak Aoraki / Mount Cook, golden grasslands, and turquoise lakes. You'll be captivated by the stunning scenery and exhilarated by the range of outdoor adventures.
The region is a magical part of the world. With New Zealand's highest peak Aoraki / Mount Cook, golden grasslands, and turquoise lakes. You'll be captivated by the stunning scenery and exhilarated by the range of outdoor adventures.
In 2012, over 4,300 square kilometres of Aoraki Mackenzie night sky was recognised as the world's largest, gold status International Dark Sky Reserve.
Mackenzie skies are almost totally free from artificial light pollution making the region "one of the best stargazing sites on Earth".
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A popular star gazing attraction, place your deck chairs at the balcony at our night stay at:
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Terrace Road, Mount Cook
New Zealand
Tel: 64(3)4351809
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