Glentanner Park

Glentanner Park is a serene high-country station turned holiday park, nestled on the shores of Lake Pukaki with spellbinding views of Aoraki Mount Cook. It's the perfect basecamp for exploring the Mackenzie Basin, offering a blend of outdoor adventure and tranquil alpine scenery.

Highlights & What to See

• Lake Pukaki shoreline – Stroll along the turquoise lake edge for postcard-perfect reflections of Aoraki Mount Cook.
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park – Drive 30 minutes to the village for world-class hiking trails like the Hooker Valley Track.
• Glacier view walks – Short trails from the park lead to vantage points over the Tasman Glacier and its terminal lake.
• Stargazing – As part of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the park offers incredible night skies with minimal light pollution.
• Helicopter scenic flights – Book a flight from the park’s airstrip for a bird’s-eye view of the Southern Alps and glaciers.

Suggested Time to Spend

Most visitors spend 2–3 nights at Glentanner Park to fully soak up the surroundings. Use one day for a hike in the national park, another for a scenic flight or kayaking on Lake Pukaki, and a third for a relaxed drive along the lake to Twizel. The park is also an ideal overnight stop on a South Island road trip between Christchurch and Queenstown.

Nearby Areas Worth Combining

• Aoraki Mount Cook Village – Gateway to the national park, with the famous Hooker Valley Track and Tasman Glacier walks.
• Twizel – A handy town for supplies and dining, plus access to the Ohau ski fields in winter.
• Lake Tekapo – Known for the Church of the Good Shepherd and hot pools, about an hour’s drive north.
• Mackenzie Country – The wider region offers rolling high-country farms, salmon farms, and the historic Burkes Pass.

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