Hooker Valley track

Most popular short walk in New Zealand

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New Zealand, South Island
Hikes
3-4 hours

The Hooker Valley track is for us a must-do when in New Zealand. It features a stunning and beautiful scenery along the way.

It is a hiking track for everybody with only 5km in length (10 km/6,2 miles return) and 100m elevation gain. The track is well-maintained you if the weather allows it you can even see the peak of New Zealand’s highest mountain Mount Cook.

PICKING TIP

  • Come either early or very late to avoid the crowds. Also, bring you swimming suit if you want to bathe in the glacier lake.
  • Duration: 3 hours return