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.
Love the mountains ! I hope to visit New Zealand one day as Australia doesn’t have big mountains due to millions of years of erosion . Having said that I still love Greater Blue Mountains region , especially Kanangra Boyd National Park NSW . I love nature so New Zealand is a country I would love to see . Your video is so informative and educational . It is gorgeous !!
We would love to see you here! The Blue Mountains were my backyard growing up so they still hold a special place in my heart.. you’ll be stunned once you come see what we have over here in NZ! 🏔️
This was wonderful. I liked the history mixed in with the science and just the beauty. I will be Aoraki/Mt Cook area in March 2024. I am so excited!
Oh that’s awesome to hear! Glad you got something out of my videos, hope you have an amazing trip here to Aotearoa/NZ in March!
I love your videos. Am going to west coast of New Zealand’s South Island in November and your videos are by far the most informative on TH-cam about this region. Thank you both.
Thank you, I’m glad you are enjoying them. Did you check out our west coast video from the campervan series playlist? I think you’ll find it very helpful.. we hope you have an amazing time visiting our beautiful corner of the world!! 😊
Awesome! Perfect to admire the beauty is from air!
Would highly recommend the flight to anyone visiting Aoraki/Mt Cook! 🚁 😮
Very informative video.
Thanks 😊
Great Video, Fantastic Video, Fabulous Area, I plan to be down that way soon, thanks for sharing
More than welcome, I’ll have one for Milford Sound and Fiordland very soon! Hope you enjoy this beautiful part of the world!
Very professional! Nice job! Thank you
You’re more than welcome, I have a follow up coming today! 😃
@@GlobalTravelStories am going to mt cook this sept 16 to 18
@@carolinebernardo1267 have an amazing time! It’s a beautiful place..
Now I understand why GGG has the fishing rod in their game Path of Exile as an easter egg
What’s GGG?
What camera did u use? details please, it’s so clear as Crystal
I used a number of different cameras but mainly just my GoPro10 and iPhone 14 pro shooting in 4k
Thanks for the Video. We are thinking about going to hooker valley track with our little one. Do you feel its pram friendly?
I wouldn’t say pram friendly considering there are a lot of steps, but I have seen many people do it with child backpack carriers. Might be a good option if you don’t mind carrying the little one.
thank you for you suggestion@@GlobalTravelStories
Awesome video! What month did you guys go?
This was shot all year round, as I’m a guide there
@@GlobalTravelStories oh awesome! Would june be a good time to go?
It can be, weather is always unpredictable in the southern alps but if you get a nice sunny day June is great to see Aoraki in the winter!
Where is that lupins place ? 1:28
It’s between Queenstown and Mt Cook called the Lindis River
Unfortunately, in America we have to drive all over or make a dirt bike jump out of our clay cliffs.
That’s a shame, I’ve been to Bryce Canyon and it’s pretty spectacular! But I think natural wonders should be preserved.
And you believe the fairy tales about Maori history ( sky father ,.going to heaven in a Waka, magical fish hooks etc .)
Seriously dude God owns the land and the mountains.., the true living God. Not nonsensical Dreamtime stories..
I can enjoy and respect mythology of a culture without taking it as actual truth. Can you?
Seriously stop with your millions of years Propaganda buddy. You and these secular scientists can't prove that at all, so stop speaking to people like it's a fact because it isn't. Stick to showing scenery instead of sprouting Propoganda
I’m not sure if this is a real post or just a joke.. I hope it’s just a joke, or maybe you’re a time traveler from the Middle Ages? Keep trolling bro or enjoy the reality you’ve constructed for yourself 😂
The whole Maori woke made me quit the video... How to ruin a good footage.
Woke? Last years racist buzz word.. I’m a tour guide and 99% people enjoy learning about New Zealand’s unique history and culture. If learning isn’t your thing then I’d suggest another channel.. good luck!