Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park
DOC Visitor Centre
67 Rankers Reviews
61 Face-to-Face
15 DOC Centres
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DOC Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park Visitor Centre is staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge. We provide information about:
•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety
•Hut and Campsite bookings
•Heritage sites
•Cycleways
•Maps
•Marine reserves
•Conservation projects
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people
• Gateway to Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park
Details
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Location |
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Oct-April 8:30am-5:00pm daily
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Reviews
Showing 13 reviews of 59.
Allen
Ranking: 4/10
Place is nice and has a lot of interesting things to see and a beautiful view
The knowledge and service of the DOC personnel could however be improved and was way better in other locations
Tobi Guga
Ranking: 10/10
Awesome spot, beautiful glaciers!
Gerry Boobis
Ranking: 6/10
Pretty basic, but what a great view in the morning. Toilets were OK, but you wouldn't eat your dinner in there.
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Claire
Ranking: 10/10
So informative and free! Would have paid!
Anna
Ranking: 10/10
Interesting history of mountain climbing and walking in the area. Well worth a visit. Displays about different rescues and an eye opening video about the glaciers and the mountains.
Ixtaso Roncal
Ranking: 9/10
Fantastic!
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Nancy Blindell
Ranking: 10/10
Opening hours are 8.30-5pm every day. Thought I would add that information as I couldn't find it when we were on our way there. Very informative visitor centre and the best for nature. Great views too!
Diego Pablos
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful centre. You can spend a couple of hours learning about the history of the alpines in Mt Cook and the fauna and flora of the surroundings. Clean, well presented, friendly staff and all the information you need to plan your treks. A great visit!
Anssens Weber Florie Brian
Ranking: 9/10
One of the best scenic view of NZ. Good weather, an amazing blue Lake.
Congratulations Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park - DOC Visitor Centre
Dawn Mulligan
Ranking: 9/10
Well set out, educational about the local area and history. Great interaction models which help describe the area. Good local knowledge by staff.
David McIntosh
Ranking: 8/10
Very informative and interesting.
Fanny DeBon
Ranking: 9/10
The exhibition was amazing, very interesting and loads of information. The ladies at the welcome desk were extremely nice and helpful.
Oliver Andres
Ranking: 9/10
Really friendly and helpful and there is a little museum included which was interesting and for free.
