Aoraki/Mount Cook village tramping tracks
Alert/Important notice
Hooker Valley Track: Over the next few months there may be short delays while two new swingbridges are constructed near Hooker Lake and a replacement of the 2nd swingbridge.
Track category
Tramping track
Description
Sealy Tarns Track
Time: 3 - 4 hr return
Begin as for Kea Point then branch off at the signpost to climb steeply up to the tarns. This energetic walk gives spectacular views of the Hooker Valley and the peaks of the area including Aoraki/ Mount Cook. An abundance of alpine flowers in summer and the view from the tarns makes the effort worthwhile.
Ball Flat Route
Time: 3 - 4 hr one way
From the Blue Lakes carpark, follow the line of the old Ball Hut Road alongside Tasman Glacier. Ball Flat is close to the historic Ball Hut site and offers superb views of the glacier and surrounding peaks. Take care, as the moraine wall in this area and along the road is very unstable. Sign your intentions at the Visitor Centre if you wish to stay at the hut, which costs $5.10 a night.
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