Kea Point Track-Mount Cook National Park

Kea Point Track-Mount Cook National Park

The KEA Point Track Mount Cook National Park is one of the shortest hiking trails in the park. Kea Point offers a spectacular view of the moraine wall of the Mueller glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

If you are looking for a shorter hike in the Mount Cook National Park, the KEA point hike is a great option. This is a simple but rewarding hike that is much less busy than the Hooker Valley Track.

The viewpoint offers unique views of the Mueller Glacier Lake and the Moraine as well as Mount Cook and Mount Sefton.

How to get to the Kea Point Track

The Kea Point Track begins in Mount Cook National Park, very close to the White Horse Hill Camp site. This is the same area in which you can start the Hooker Valley Track, the Sealy Tarns Track and the Mueller Hut hike.

The best way to get to the hiking area of ​​the Mount Cook national park is to drive here. There is a large parking space where you can park your car free of charge. However, this parking lot can be very full in the high season, so they plan to arrive early.

If you don't have a car, fortunately you can still get to the SEALY TARRNS route by booking a shuttle bus. There are some companies that offer this service. I found Cook Connect as one of the most popular options.
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The KEA Point Track in Mount Cook National Park

Hiking route: ~ back
Duration: 1-2 hours
Height: +180 m
difficulty: Simple

When you follow the signs from the White Horse Hill campsite, the Kea Point Track slowly leads into the subalpine bush. After about 10 minutes the path is divided. Continue on the right and follow the signs to the Kea Point. The left junction leads to the Sealy Tarns Track and the Mueller Hut Route.

From here the path rises gently through grassland and low bushes before ending at the Kea Point Lookout.
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Connection: 6 Best day hikes in Mount Cook National Park

KEA Point Viewpoint

The wooden viewing platform on the Kea Point offers a wide view of the footstool, the Hooker Valley, the Mueller Gletschersee and the Moraine, Mount Sefton and Aoraki/Mount Cook.

The name "Kea Point" comes from the Kea Vogel, an incredibly intelligent and cheeky native Alpine parrot. These parrots are located in Mount Cook National Park and can often be viewed on the route.
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More: 11 Epic Mount Cook View Locations-The best places to see Mount Cook

Further hikes on the South Island of New Zealand

I hope that you liked this short guide for hiking in the Kea Point Mount Mount Cook National Park. If you are looking for further hikes and activities in the area, see the list of articles and guides below.

My camera and photo equipment

• Mirrorless camera: Canon R5
• drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2
• 360-degree action camera: Insta360 One X2
• landscape lens: Canon RF 15-35 mm f/2.8l
• all-round lens: Canon RF 24–105 mm f/4L
• telephoto lens: Canon RF 100–500 mm f/f/4.5–7.1 l
• Long action rod: Insta360 Invisible Pole (Bullettime)
• landscape lens filter: Hoya Circular Polarizer
• camera backpack: F-stop Tilopa
• Favorite photo accessories: Peak Design Capture Clip

A list of my recommended photo equipment (including what I use and why) can be found in my guide for camera equipment for the trip.

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