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Hooker Valley Track — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa 10/5/2021 Hooker Valley Track — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa Hooker Valley Track Walking Difculty Easy Length 5.1 km Journey Time 3 hours return Region Canterbury Part of the Collection Department of Conservation Day Hikes Track maintained by Department of Conservation https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/hooker-valley-track/pdfPreview 1/4 10/5/2021 Hooker Valley Track — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa Enjoy the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana on one of our best day hikes - wind up the Hooker Valley past alpine streams and glaciers in the shadow of Aoraki/Mount Cook. Views of Mueller Glacier, Hooker Lake and Aoraki/Mount Cook. Mount Cook buttercup, the world’s biggest buttercup. The track leads through the sacred Tōpuni area of the Hooker Valley, which has special signicance and values to Ngāi Tahu iwi, towards Aoraki/Mount Cook. From the rst of three swing bridges along the way, enjoy the views over the Mueller Lake and listen for the rumbling of avalanches from the distant Mount Sefton. Try to spot them before they crash into the Mueller Glacier below. After crossing the Hooker River, the track goes between old moraine ridges and humps. From the second swing bridge, the vegetation changes to more open tussock and a wider valley oor. A third swing bridge leads to the East Hooker and the source of the Hooker River. The track ends with an amazing view over the iceberg-speckled Hooker Lake and up to majestic Aoraki/Mount Cook and the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. Return on the same track, enjoying more views down valley and across to the Sealy Range. The best time to walk this stunning track is at dawn when you can view the rst rays of the sun creeping over the Southern Alps, including over New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook. Early risers will be rewarded with the serenity of sharing the track with only a handful of other walkers along its 10k m length. Many different wildowers can be seen along the way, including celmisia and the Mount Cook buttercup/kōpukupuku, the world’s biggest buttercup. Endangered kea, the only alpine parrot in the world and one of the most intelligent birds, can sometimes be heard along the track. https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/hooker-valley-track/pdfPreview 2/4 10/5/2021 Hooker Valley Track — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa Conditions: What to expect Change in elevation: 124 m Hazards The Aoraki/Mount Cook region experiences very fast changes in weather. In this alpine environment it’s common to experience strong wind, high rainfall, heavy snowfall and rapid changes in temperature at any time of the year. The track is designed to avoid the risk of avalanche – keep to the tracks. Amenities Toilets at White Horse Hill Campground at the start, and at Stocking Stream halfway along the walk. Picnic tables just past the second swing bridge and at the Hooker Lake lookout. Be prepared Ensure you take: plenty of drinking water a water/windproof jacket, a hat and gloves, sunscreen and wear warm, layered clothing sturdy footwear such as running shoes or light boots head torch mobile phone (cellphone connection is possible for most of the track). How to get here The nearest towns are Aoraki Mt Cook village (2 km), Tekapo (96 km) and Twizel (56 km). The track starts at the White Horse Hill Campground and car park at the end of Hooker Valley Road. https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/hooker-valley-track/pdfPreview 3/4 10/5/2021 Hooker Valley Track — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa Track Elevation and Map More information DOC Day Hikes Brochure - https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and- recreation/tracks-and-walks/day-hikes-brochure.pdf Page last updated: Sep 8, 2020, 3:40 PM https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/hooker-valley-track/pdfPreview 4/4.
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