Dubbed the 'stairway to heaven', 2,200 steps take you straight up to the freshwater lakes of Sealy Tarns. This energetic walk provides spectacular views of the Hooker valley and peaks of the area, including Aoraki/Mount Cook.

Nov 22, 2023 · The Sealy Tarns Track is a challenging climb up 2,200 stairs within Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. This blog is includes everything you need to know before you go about the Sealy Tarns Track.

Sealy Tarns is a small flat area with two small tarns halfway up the northern slopes of the Sealy Range, New Zealand. It is accessible from the Hooker Valley and Mount Cook Village via a tramping track maintained by the Department of Conservation (DOC). [1]

6 days ago · Head out on this 3.3-mile out-and-back trail near Mount Cook Village, Canterbury. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 51 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and walking, …

Jun 16, 2021 · The Sealy Tarns Track offers some of the most incredible views in the Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park. To say it has the wow factor is an understatement. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the hike including difficulty, track conditions and a great turn around viewpoint if you don’t want to walk the whole trail, but still want ...

Jun 25, 2023 · Fondly referred to as the ‘stairway to heaven’, the Sealy Tarns Track arguably affords the best bird’s eye view of Aoraki/Mt Cook – New Zealand’s tallest mountain – compared to any other half-day walk in the national park.

Jan 3, 2021 · The Sealy Tarns Track in Mt Cook National Park is one of the most beautiful half day hikes in New Zealand and is famous for its many stairs. 2200 stairs in fact from the bottom of the track to the Sealy Tarns viewpoint at the top.

This track takes you from Mount Cook Village to Kea Viewpoint and Sealy Tarns, located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Kea Point Track is a pleasant walk to the foot of the Glacier with beautiful views of Mount Sefton, The Footstool, Hooker Valley, Mueller Glacier Lake, and Aoraki/Mount Cook.

Dec 19, 2024 · The Sealy Tarns track is a beautiful hike up to a viewpoint overlooking the Hooker valley, Mueller Lake and surrounding snow capped peaks including Aoraki Mount Cook. It’s also known as the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in New Zealand and you will soon understand why!

May 6, 2017 · In a park full of massive features, it might surprise you to learn that a couple small ponds are a premier hiking destination. The Sealy Tarns are located 500 meters up a steep mountainside, with mirror-like water that can reflect nearby mountains like …