Savour the majesty of Aoraki/Mount Cook on an APT tour 

Embark on a soul-stirring journey through New Zealand’s most enchanting landscapes, and soak in every captivating vista. Each experience lingers long after it’s passed. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is central to the country’s story. A spellbinding haven of jagged peaks and sweeping glaciers. Here, New Zealand’s tallest mountain rises in majestic stillness, its presence profound and transcendent. 

This extraordinary adventure unfolds over 17 days, and offers a finely woven tapestry of bespoke experiences, each one thoughtfully crafted to leave a lasting impression. With the freedom to choose from a rich palette of curated moments, you can embrace wild adventure, epicurean creations, immersive nature, and cultural discovery. 

Relish your time in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with an inspiring selection of Freedom of Choice™ experiences, each offering a unique lens into this extraordinary alpine region. Glide across the pristine waters of Tasman Lake on a Glacier Explorer Cruise, where otherworldly icebergs drift in an ethereal, everchanging landscape. Perhaps embark on a stargazing experience led by an expert astronomer. As night falls, turn your gaze skyward during a remarkable immersion into the Southern Sky’s celestial wonders. Or discover the legacy of New Zealand’s greatest explorer at the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, where interactive exhibits and immersive storytelling showcase a lifetime of mountaineering triumphs. 

Your stay at the iconic Hermitage Hotel is nothing short of sublime. Cradled beneath the soaring peaks of Aoraki/Mount Cook, your alpine-view room offers a front-row seat to the spectacular surrounds. Golden light washes the peaks by day, while by night, the sky unfurls in a dazzling display of stars. As evening descends, savour a refined dining experience at the Alpine Restaurant, where a seasonal menu crafted from the region’s finest local ingredients brings the flavours of the surrounding landscape to life. Delight in dishes such as Marlborough green shell mussels, oven-baked Aoraki salmon with lemon and fresh herbs, tender Canterbury lamb rump and Cajun spiced prawn skewers from the grill. 

Aoraki/Mount Cook is where nature humbles and inspires in equal measure. A place of raw beauty, stillness and awe. This well-crafted itinerary lets you experience the region intimately and effortlessly, with unforgettable moments, luxurious stays, and the freedom to follow your own sense of wonder.

Words by Annie Grey