Mount Cook

Mount Cook is a 2 hour scenic drive from Tarras and the first view of the mighty peak from 50km away as you drive along the pristine blue lake is pretty impressive (in fact that is the extent of a lot of tourist's experience here... nutters!).

We did a spot of climbing at Sebastapol Bluffs overlooking the wide expanse of the Tasman and Hooker Valleys and did some breathtakingly stunning short tramps along both valleys to see the two glaciers and their terminal lakes (complete with icebergs!). The next day we did a strenuous tramp up to the Mueller Hut and Mount Olliver a little further on (Sir E H's first mountain!) with fantastic views of the Hooker Valley, Mount Cook itself and the Mueller Glacier.

We're looking forward to coming back to this amazing alpine playground.