The Hermitage Hotel Terrace Road, Aoraki Mount Cook Village Mount Cook National Park
This property is located 276 kilometers north-east of Queenstown (approximately 3 hours 20 minutes), in the heart of the majestic Mackenzie Country in the valley beneath Aoraki/Mount Cook. Ice, snow, hidden valleys, lakes and glaciers offer golden opportunities for discovery, relaxation and adventure from the ground or from the air. Deep within the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and World Heritage area, the hotel is surrounded by the silent splendor of the Southern Alps.
This hotel has long been synonymous with the Kiwi spirit of adventure. First built in 1884 its history is scattered with flood, fire, triumph and tragedy. From an intrepid journey through glacial valleys to a mouth-watering culinary dining adventure, this hotel is the perfect 'base camp' to discover your Peak Experience. There is a range of restaurants and bars to suit all travelers and the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre with New Zealand's first full dome digital Planetarium, 3D Theatre, Museum and Hillary Gallery. Adjoining the hotel lobby is a Retail Centre which offers a wide range of items, from souvenirs and excellent gift ideas to basic grocery and personal items that guests may have forgotten to pack.
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