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Mount Ollivier

Sight·Aoraki / Mount Cook VillageMentioned by Lonely Planet
Mount Ollivier
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“Mount Ollivier is a 1,933 m (6,342 ft) mountain in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. It is a peak in the Sealy Range, about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) west of Mount Cook Village. The peak is named after mountaineer Arthur Ollivier, who died in 1897.”
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Lonely PlanetSep 14

A Guide to New Zealand’s Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Everything you need to know about visiting Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park – when to go, how to get there and all the packing essentials.

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  • Hooker Valley TrackTrail10km out-and-back trail with views of Mueller Glacier and Aoraki/Mount Cook.
  • Haupapa/Tasman GlacierSightNew Zealand’s longest glacier, feeding Tasman Lake with calving icebergs.
  • Glacier ExplorersPlaceOffers a glacial boat tour on Tasman Lake among floating icebergs.
  • Glacier Kayaking TourPlaceKayak tour beneath the glacier-clad Southern Alps on Tasman Lake.
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine CentreMuseumDiscover mountaineering legacy, climbing history, and Sir Edmund Hillary's adventures.
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Gallery CafeRestaurantCafe with spectacular alpine views through floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • Mueller Hut hikeTrailChallenging hike with stunning 360° alpine views, overnight stays recommended.
  • Mount OllivierSightIt is a peak in the Sealy Range, about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) west of Mount Cook Village.
  • Alpine GuidesPlaceOffers heli-skiing for experienced skiers and snowboarders in the Southern Alps.
  • Red Tarns TrackTrailSteep 4km return climb with sweeping valley views to Aoraki/Mount Cook.
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