Mount Cook National Park, Southern Alps
Awarded 'World Heritage' status in recognition of its qualities and rare beauty, the Park covers an area of nearly 7,000 hectares of majestic alpine scenery with more than one third being in permanent snow and glacial ice.
Location
Mount Cook, South Island. View our New Zealand Map.
Driving
The driving distance between Christchurch and Mount Cook is 331km (205 Miles).

On the West Coast you can find plenty of history. The district has a rich industrial history associated built on coal and gold mining, timber milling and farming.
You can book your rental car in Christchurch and enjoy a beautiful drive to the West Coast exploring South Island highlights such as Pancake Rocks.
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