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 spectacular views of the moraine wall of the Mueller Glacier and Aoraki/Mount Cook.

If you're looking for a shorter hike in Mount Cook National Park, the Kea Point hike is a great option. This is an easy but worthwhile walk that is much less traveled than the Hooker Valley Track.

The lookout offers unique views of the Mueller Glacier Lake and 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 where you can start the Hooker Valley Track, Sealy Tarns Track and Mueller Hut hike.

The best way to get to the Mount Cook National Park hiking area is to drive here. There is a large parking lot here where you can park your car for free. However, this parking lot can get very busy during peak season, so plan to arrive early.

Luckily, if you don't have a car, you can still get to the Sealy Tarns track by booking a shuttle bus. There are a few companies that offer this service. I found Cook Connect to be one of the most popular options.
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The Kea Point Track in Mount Cook National Park

Hiking distance: ~ 6 km back
Duration: 1-2 hours
Height: +180 m
Difficulty: Easy

If you follow the signs from White Horse Hill campsite, the Kea Point Track slowly heads into the sub-alpine bush. After about 10 minutes the path splits. Continue right and follow signs to Kea Point. The left fork leads onto the Sealy Tarns Track and the Mueller Hut Route.

From here the trail climbs gently through grassland and low bush before ending at Kea Point Lookout.
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Kea Point viewpoint

The wooden viewing platform at Kea Point offers sweeping views of the Footstool, Hooker Valley, Mueller Glacial Lake and Moraine, Mount Sefton and Aoraki/Mount Cook.

The name “Kea Point” comes from the Kea bird, an incredibly intelligent and cheeky native alpine parrot. These parrots are native to Mount Cook National Park and can often be spotted along the route.
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More hikes on New Zealand's South Island

I hope you enjoyed this quick guide to hiking Kea Point Mount Cook National Park. If you're looking for more hikes and activities in the area, check out the list of articles and guides below.

Alternatively, get more hiking inspiration by checking out this guide to the 6 best hikes in Mount Cook National Park or this guide to the 31 best hikes in the South Island.

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