An Overnight Hike to Mueller Hut | Mount Cook National Park, NZ

Mueller Hut is often regarded as one of the best overnight hikes in New Zealand; but reaching the hut is no simple walk in the park.
The 10.5 KM return trip includes a demanding ascent of over 1000 meters in just ~5 KM; the challenge is part of the trek’s appeal.
Hikers will be rewarded with stunning views of the Hooker Valley, Aoraki/Mount Cook and the surrounding mountains.

Length: ~10.5 KM return
Duration: ~8 hours
Date walked: February 2022

Seasonal restrictions for the Mueller Hut:
November – April: Bookings are required.
May – November: Bookings are not required but fees still apply.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...

More info on the trail:
- https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-z...
- https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/muel...
- https://destinationlesstravel.com/mue...

Music used:
- Voyagers by Adam Bokesch
- Aura (Strings Version) by Shawn Williams
- Galaxies by One Hundred Years
- Rocky River (with Kristoffer Wallin) by Jesse Brown
- Honeycomb by Hayden Everett