NZ's South Island jewel, Aoraki / Mount Cook is closer than you think

Located approximately half way between Christchurch and Queenstown in the South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook Alpine Village is the ideal escape. Just 55kms from the main highway, the journey into the village itself is considered one of the top 10 drives in all of New Zealand.

The Hermitage is the perfect base for your next adventure. Recognised as part of the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Area, the National Park is a breathtaking environment of glaciers, terminal lakes, turbulent rivers and Australasia's tallest peak, the mighty Aoraki/Mount Cook soaring above at 3,724 metres.

Download our village map before you arrive.

Check in Instructions:

The Hermitage Hotel

Please check in at the reception counter located at the Hermitage Hotel.

State highway 8 has a T Intersection where it meets State Highway 80.

Turn off towards Mount Cook National Park.

You are now on State Highway 80 which follows the length of Lake Pukaki.

Approximately 55 kms later you will come to the T Intersection at the entry to Mount Cook Village.

Turn right towards the Hermitage Hotel.

Follow the road, you will see some large signage directing you to turn left into the hotel entrance.

Please park at the front of the hotel in signed parking bays, leave your luggage in your car at this point and enter the hotel to check in.

Once handed your keys, you will be redirected to your accommodation and subsequently, closer parking bays.

Mt Cook Lodge and Motels 

Please check in at the reception counter located at the the Mt Cook Lodge.

State highway 8 has a T Intersection where it meets State Highway 80.
Turn off towards Mount Cook National Park.
You are now on State Highway 80 which follows the length of Lake Pukaki.
Approximately 55 kms later you will come to the T Intersection at the entry to Mount Cook Village.
Turn left onto Bowen Drive and then right onto Glencoe Access Road

Activities & Experiences

If you've booked into an activity, please check in at the activities desk, located in the retail centre at the ground floor of the Hermitage.

Need assistance? Contact us on +64 3 4351809