Mount Wakefield Day Hike
From NZD
$240.00
- Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Aoraki Mount Cook, South Canterbury
- Product code: WAKEFIELD
Mount Wakefield is a full-day guided hike at Mount Cook for fit walkers taking about 7-8 hours, return.
Mt Wakefield dominates the eastern skyline of Mount Cook Village and sees very few hikers, although it is probably the best day hike at Mount Cook.
Our guided hike offers a 700-metre ascent to a scenic point above Wakefield's mighty scree fans. The climb begins steeply, under remnant beech forest, then through grassy meadows of Mt Cook Lilies and Celmissia.
Our stopping point, home to NZ Falcons, gives uninterrupted views of Lake Pukaki, Tasman Glacier, and the ice-draped peaks of the Main Divide.
Fit parties who move well on rough terrain may continue to one of several small ‘peaks’ between 1,800 and 2,000 metres elevation. The descent is by the same route.
Please ensure you have arranged your trek date with us - before making a booking!