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New Zealand's only high altitude glacial water spa and winter wonderland....

...sit back and relax in one of three large outdoor hot pools, heated to between 36 - 40 degrees with stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.

...relax in our sauna & steam rooms with a cold water plunge for the brave!

...indulge in a luxurious massage or spa treatment at the Alpine Springs Day Spa.

...try the exhilaration of our outdoor international size ice skating rink - fun for all the family with general skating, curling, ice hockey and figure skating.

..then for a bit more excitement grab a tube and slide down the 130m snow slope, what a buzz!!

...after all that the Alpine Springs Cafe - is the perfect location to enjoy great coffee and great food with a great big open fire and reflect while taking in the stunning view.

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves”

A tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, humanitarian, ambassador and one of the world’s greatest explorers, the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre showcases the Aoraki Mount Cook region, its people and its place in the universe.  .  

Designed to educate and entertain, the centre features a spectacular state-of-the-art 3D movie, New Zealand’s first full dome digital Planetarium and Museum which documents the pioneering heart of the region and features the impressive Hillary Gallery. The cafe and bar area offers indoor and outdoor seating and floor to ceiling mountain views.

The Hillary Gallery depicts Sir Edmund’s longstanding connection with the region and touches upon his achievements, expeditions and life’s work.  It was here he climbed his first major mountain, achieved a number of impressive first ascents including the difficult south face of Mount Cook, and trained for his Everest and Antarctic expeditions.

Located adjacent to The Hermitage Hotel in the majestic Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre is an opportunity to explore and connect to the national identity and celebrate the cultural characteristics New Zealanders hold dear.

Experience an awesome Air Safaris Grand Traverse flight-seeing tour of the Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland World Heritage Parks.

From the golden tussock lands, turquoise glacial lakes and ancient glacial valleys of the Mackenzie Basin to the vast snowfields and dramatic ice-falls of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers - cascading down to the coastal plains and rain-forests of Westland.

The Air Safaris "Grand Traverse" is recognised as the premier Aoraki Mount Cook flight-seeing experience. This incredibly diverse and comprehensive flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks in a tour of 200kms amongst New Zealand's highest mountains and largest glaciers. See Mount Cook, the Tasman & Murchison glaciers plus the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers on every flight! You'll travel around Aoraki Mount Cook (3754m), and Mount Tasman, and over the 29 km long Tasman Glacier.

Established in 1970 and flying from their Airport at Lake Tekapo, Air Safaris also offer a charter service from Christchurch to Tekapo and elsewhere - please enquire for further details.

See the wonders of the Southern Sky at the Mt John Observatory above the breathtaking landscape of Lake Tekapo.

By day see spectacular 360 degree panoramic views of the vast Mackenzie Basin. Relax in the Astro Cafe.

Join an evening tour to explore the night sky, its planets, galaxies and constellations.

The Old Mountaineers Cafe, Bar & Restaurant and Historic Photographic Gallery.

Feeling Weary? Then come and relax at this iconic cafe, bar, restaurant and extensive historic photographic gallery full of character and spirit. The only business within the Aoraki Mount Cook Village officially opened by Sir Edmund Hillary.

Relax with great organic coffee, excellent food with organic options available, a cold beer or wine - all with stunning views of Aoraki Mount Cook.

Recommended by Lonely Planet as "their pick". Also recommended by Rough Guide. Bookings for parties, weddings and groups are welcome. The Old Mountaineers is also the home of the famous Glacier Sea Kayaking and Tasman Glacier Skiing. www.mtcook.com

Hot Tubs Omarama offers relaxation at its best, after a day in the mountains hard out, our outdoor hot tubs and saunas will warm you all the way through, melt the lactic acid out of your muscles and ease your aching body. By day enjoy the rugged mountain scenery and by night lay back under the magic Mackenzie starscape.

Each Hot Tub and Wellness Pod (Hot Tub and Sauna) is self contained you have your own private changing room.

Your Hot Tub has been cleaned and filled with fresh chemical free mountain water just for you.

Used water is irrigated on the land supporting a sustainable environment.

You adjust the temperature to suit yourself.

Towels and drinking water included

Come and relax in the intimacy of your own private pool

Communal Sauna and Dip Pool also available

Open all year from 10am - 10pm daily. Book Online or phone 03 4389 703, or just call in. Group discounts available

At Discovery Tours New Zealand, we offer guided wilderness hikes, Tasman Glacier nature tours, easy eco mountain biking, Helibiking and Lord of the Rings tours.

We only take small groups and we make sure we stay away from the crowds.

If you want to explore the best of the Mount Cook Region of New Zealand, our knowledgeable and experienced local guides will ensure you have a day to remember.

Discover the Lord of the Rings Tours in Twizel, the location of Gondor, where several scenes from the Return of the King were filmed.

This location tour is on private property and only Discovery Tours has daily access.

The tour is enjoyed by everyone and highly recommended in the Lord of the Rings Location guidebooks.

Discovery Tours is based in the iHub Outdoor Activity and Information Centre, next to Poppy's Café in Twizel.

The iHub offers the services of an information centre, and has a range of outdoor clothing and equipment, as well as the only mountain bike shop in this area.