View from Governors Bush Walk
Image:
Hunter Smith
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Governors Bush Walk
Located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
A delightful bush walk that joins with Bowen Bush Walk to form a nature trail.1.2 km loop
Dog access
A gradual climb leads to a lookout point of Wakefield Ridge and Aoraki/Mount Cook. This popular walk offers birdlife, a great view of the mountains and a sheltered place to experience the outdoors in poor weather.
Aoraki/Mount Cook village is located within the national park. Twizel the nearest town.
From Twizel travel north on SH 8 for approximately 9 km. Turn left onto SH 80 (Mt Cook Road). Follow SH 80 for 55 km until you reach Aoraki/Mt Cook village.
Turn left into Bowen Drive and follow for approximately 550 m until you reach the Mt Cook public shelter.
Contacts
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 435 1186 |
| mtcookvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Larch Grove Aoraki/Mount Cook 7999 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |