Welcome to your Aoraki / Mount Cook Experience

Nestled in the heart of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, the Aoraki/Mount Cook  Village is home to the renowned Hermitage Hotel. As a New Zealand-owned establishment with a rich history, the Hermitage Hotel has stood as an iconic destination for over a century. We also operates the Mount Cook Lodge and Motels, offering an additional 59 lodge rooms and 32 motel units to accommodate a range of preferences.

Enjoy an array of dining options, including the buffet-style Alpine Restaurant for breakfast and dinner. The Sir Edmund Hillary café is open during the day and the Panorama Room provides a unique and delectable a la carte evening dining experiences, while The Chamois Bar & Grill at the Mount Cook Lodge offers a casual atmosphere serving authentic kiwi pub classics.

We offer a diverse range of tourism activities, such as Glacier Explorers, an unforgettable boat trip on the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake, Big Sky Stargazing, an indoor Planetarium, and the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, offering captivating educational experiences.