Winter in the Aoraki Mt Cook Region

Winter at Glentanner and in the Aoraki Mount Cook region is seriously under rated, one of the best kept secrets
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Benefits of Winter in Mount Cook - Accommodation and Activities are quieter - Warm Cosy Self Contained Cabins - Discounted Rates (see our Wicked Winter Weekdays and Steal a Deal on our website) - Weather is generally more settled - More snow on the mountains for scenic pleasure and snow landings - Close proximity to Roundhill and Ohau Skifields, and to Tekapo Springs - Lots of Activities still on offer (see below) . Winter Activities in Aoraki Mt Cook - Scenic Helicopter Flights with Snow Landings - Scenic Plane Flights - 4WD & Argo Tours - The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - Night Sky Trips (The night sky is clearer in the winter!) - Department of Conservation Visitors Centre - Fishing and Hunting - Walks - Heli-Skiing Please contact us for further information close to your visit, as some activities may not be available all day every day during the winter due to weather. WIN A MT COOK WINTER TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Simply fill in your details on our facebook page sweepstake by Thursday June 21st to go in the draw to win: - 2 nights for 2 in a Self Contained Cabin at Glentanner Park - Scenic Helicopter Flight for 2 with The Helicopter Line Mount Cook - 4WD Argo Tour for 2 with Tasman Valley 4WD & Argo Tours - 2x Meal and a Drink vouchers from The Chamois Bar and Grill Good Luck!

Steal a Deal

Every Thursday, April 2012 to September 2012 we are offering exclusive and awesome deals!

The Catch - they are only available for booking on the Thursday they are offered and there are limited numbers!

Our first deal is Thursday 5th April, and is 2 nights for the price of 1 in April. There are 3 for sale.
Our second deal is an All Day Breakfast at the Glentanner Park Cafe plus a FREE COFFEE for only $10! There will be 20 for sale.

So you don't miss out on our great deals - please join our Steal a Deal Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/jM461

Once we have 100 subscribers to our mailing list we are giving away a $50 Accommodation voucher, so please share with others who love or who you think would love Glentanner and the Mt Cook region!

Mount Cook Cyling and Mountain Biking

Love Cycling? Love Mountain Biking? Then the Mt Cook region has everything you desire, and more!

The Aoraki Mt Cook region is famous for its phenomenal mountain and lake views, and its awesome adventure activities. The region is now offering more for cyclists and mountain bikers with the new Alps 2 Ocean Cycleway.

For Cyclists and Trail Bikers

I recommend the scenic cycle along State Highway 80 from Aoraki Mt Cook Village to Glentanner (24km). At Glentanner you can stay and relax, enjoy the activities and scenery and then take a purposely designed chopper ride (including your bike!) to Braemar Station to meet up with the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail. Glentanner Park Centre is a great place to stay, and has storage space for your bikes.

The Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail is currently under development with many great parts ready to go! Eventually the trail will start in Aoraki Mt Cook village and finish in the seaside town of Oamaru. Of course it is up to you which parts you would like to do.

Currently, I recommend continuing on from Braemar Station, from here you will cycle along the new and exceptional trail which takes you around the top of Lake Pukaki, and then onto Twizel (45km).

What a great way to enjoy the Mt Cook region!

For more information on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycleway please visit the cycle page on our website, and the NZ Cycle Trail website.

For Mountain Bikers

Glentanner Station is 45,000 acres of high country farm land. If you are staying at Glentanner Park (Mount Cook's holiday park, flightseeing and activity centre) then you can ask for permission in advance to explore by bike the varied terrain of the station. As you can see by the photos, you will be in awe of Aoraki Mt Cook and the rest of the scenery around you.

Glentanner Park Centre has storing space for bikes, so no need to worry about that!

For more information please visit the Mt Biking page on our website or phone +64 3 4351855 or 0800453682.

Happy Pedalling!