What's Mount Cook Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Mount Cook? Take time to see places like Basin Reserve and Central Park while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Colonial Cottage Museum and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.
How to Get to Mount Cook
Flying to:
- Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mount Cook
- Paraparaumu (PPQ), 30 mi (48.2 km) from Mount Cook
Things to See and Do in and around Mount Cook
What to See in Mount Cook
- Massey University
- Basin Reserve
- Central Park
- National War Memorial
Things to Do in Mount Cook
- Colonial Cottage Museum
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- The Great War Exhibition
When Is the Best Time to Visit Wellington?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 62°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 52°F)
- Rainiest months: June, July, April, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)