The Road to Aoraki/Mt Cook (New Zealand's highest mountain) | Including the Clay Cliffs & Tekapo

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In this episode we take a guided journey to New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook. We visit iconic sites along the way including the clay cliffs before undertaking one of the most scenic drives on earth!

In the Aoraki/Mt Cook national park we hike the famous scenic Hooker Valley Track, take a Ski Plane and Helicopter flight via the peak of the mountain landing on the Tasman Glacier (New Zealand's largest), before finishing up at the famous turquoise Lake Tekapo and hiking above the lake to the Mount John Observatory. All done in our Vlogumentary style.

Chapters:

Introduction 0:00

The road to Mount Cook/Clay Cliffs 0:30

We depart from Queenstown New Zealand via the Kawarau Gorge, Lake Dunstan and the highest point of the national highway at the scenic Lindis Pass. Here we cross into the region of Canterbury during Lupin season, visiting the Clay Cliffs of Omarama and learn about their geological past. From here we continue via the High Country Salmon Farm and the Mt Cook Lavender Farm on the road to Mount Cook, learning about the Moari legend of Lake Pukaki.

The Hooker Valley Track & the Legend of Aoraki 5:00

We undertake one of the most popular trails in New Zealand, the world renowned Hooker Valley Track. Known for it scenic beautry, hiking beneath hanging glaciers to the Hooker Lake at the base of the towering Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. We learn about the geological history of the valley along with a retelling of the Maori Legend of Aoraki!

Tasman Lake 10:51

We arrive at Tasman lake filled with icebergs and glacial debris. Here we discuss the recent retreat of New Zealand's largest glacier.

The Tasman Glacier Ski Plane and Helicopter 13:05

We head up via ski plane and helicopter. We take a side journey flying up via the peak of Aoraki to the west coast glaciers of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier followed by a landing on the Tasman Glacier itself.

Lake Tekapo & the Mount John Walkway 19:25

We arrive at the stunning Turquoise lake of Tekapo, here we see the famous Church of the Good Shepherd and the famous Russell Lupins before undertaking a hike above the lake and township to the Mount John Observatory. Here we learn why our lakes are so vividly blue along with the importance of the observatory and our Dark Sky Zone.

Join us in the next episode as we explore the Adventure Capital of the world during summer! Our home of Queenstown, New Zealand.