Duration
3 hours return (add 1 hour if starting from the village)
How to get there
Turn off State Highway at Lake Pukaki onto State Highway 80. Begin at the Visitor Centre, or White Horse Hill Campground and car park.
Intensity
Easy – suitable for most levels of fitness
Description of walk
This is one of the most popular walks in the park, leading up the Hooker Valley towards Aoraki/Mount Cook. The track passes close to the Alpine Memorial which is a great viewpoint. Continue on to the Hooker River and cross twice on swing bridges before reaching Stocking Stream Shelter. From here, head up the valley crossing a third swing bridge that leads to the East Hooker and the source of the Hooker River. The track ends at the glacier lake where there are amazing views of Aoraki/Mount Cook, the Hooker Glacier and the Southern Alps.
Facilities & important information
Public toilets, information centre, accommodation and dining options are available in Aoraki/Mount Cook Village. As with all walks in this area, be prepared for changeable weather conditions. For more walks or detailed maps please contact the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Department of Conservation visitor information centre.
Dogs allowed
No
