Mt Cook Elopement Photographer
Incredible mountains, hikes, glaciers and iceberg-filled lakes await you if you choose to elope at Mt Cook National Park.
Planning A Mt Cook Elopement
If you want the epic mountains that New Zealand is known for, hire a Mt Cook Elopement Photographer! I know all the best hikes and vistas to make your Mt Cook Elopement as epic as possible! In this guide you’ll find a complete step by step guide on how to elope at Mt Cook National Park. Buckle up – this is one of the BEST elopement locations in New Zealand!
About Mt Cook National Park
Mt Cook is the name for New Zealand’s tallest peak. In Maori the name is Aoraki, which means “cloud piercer.” This awe-inspiring giant is one of the most beautiful mountains I’ve ever seen, and that’s saying something! You can view Mt Cook from Lake Pukaki, Mt Cook Village, many of the hikes, and even by air on a helicopter or glacier flight. Mt Cook National Park is in the center of South Island, about 3 hours drive North of Queenstown and 4 hours drive southwest of Christchurch. It’s close enough to Lake Tekapo to make a day trip, especially if it is lupine flower season, Late Nov to early Dec.
Step by step guide
What you need to elope at Mt Cook, New Zealand
It’s easy to plan a Mt Cook Elopement, since it’s a top must-see location for anyone visiting New Zealand. You may need a permit from the Department of Conservation if your ceremony falls within the park borders.
Step 1: Choose your travel dates.
Remember: November to March is our summer season with the best temperatures.
Step 2: Get a Mt Cook Elopement Photographer
I plan, execute and photograph the most epic elopements in New Zealand. I’ll recommend everything, from ceremony locations to start times and hikes.
Step 3: Book your accommodation & flights
Things book up fast! I’ll recommend where and how long to stay for your trip.
Step 4: Nail down the details
Source your elopement clothes & hiking boots. Hire a celebrant or florist if desired. Apply early if a permit is required. That’s it!
Meet your photographer + planner
Hi, I’m Lucy!
I’m a Mt Cook Elopement Photographer who ONLY does epic elopements. Killer photos are guaranteed – and I’ll walk you through eloping and adventuring here in this incredible National Park. Unsolicited bird facts: free!
The Best Hikes for elopements in Mt Cook National Park
I have a lot of favorite hikes in the world, and several of them are in Mt Cook National Park! The views are absolutely incredible, and some include New Zealand’s famous swing bridges. This is a busy area, and there may be the rare parking fee. There are hikes of every length for every skill level. I’ve seen them all, and here’s what I recommend..
HOOKER VALLEY TRACK
A mostly flat hike across 3 swing bridges to the iceberg-filled Hooker Lake. This hike is currently closed at the 2nd swing bridge, so views of Mt Cook are currently impossible.
TASMAN LAKE TRACK
Another easy hike through a gorgeous valley to Tasman Lake, where you can see Tasman glacier and many icebergs.
SEALY TARNS
Think of this more as a staircase than a hike – 2200 steps in less than 2 miles. The views are EPIC. On a clear day, this hike can’t be beat.
BLUE LAKES
This short hike is no longer maintained, so you’ll have to be the adventurous sort to make it through the brambles. But the payoff is pure New Zealand beauty and privacy.
MINAS TIRITH
An unmarked area where you can elope in front of where Minas Tirith from The Lord of the Rings was.
KEA POINT
A short hike to a viewpoint of Mt Cook. Best in the morning or at sunset, it can be rather busy during the day.
“Our friends asked us if the photos were real
or A.I. She’s that good.”
-c&w, married people
Where to Stay when you visit Mt Cook
Mt Cook Village has a few accommodation options, the most scenic and upscale is the Hermitage. While this may not be in everyone’s budget, the views and luxury setting are to die for. The nearby town of Twizel is the best budget spot and the best place to get groceries before heading up to Mt Cook. Other options that are a convenient distance to Mt Cook are:
Craving even more adventure? Consider a glacier heli elopement at Mt Cook!
Take your adventure to the next level with a glacier elopement. For this experience, you will want to book a private tour, so we have extra time for your ceremony on the glacier and to take all those epic photos. You’ll get to land on a glacier and share your vows in one of the most unique and scenic places on earth – without breaking a sweat. Some of the Glacier heli options are:
Mt Cook Elopement Packages
Elopement
photo + PLAN
$6500usd / $10.900nzd
Epic Elopement in Mt Cook
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A SIMPLE ELOPEMENT
all inclusive ELOPEMENT
$11,500usd / $19.500nzdEasy and Epic Elopement at Mt Cook
MOST POPULAR
heli ELOPEMENT
$16,000usd / $27.500nzdBucket List Elopement at Mt Cook
MOST EPIC
Ready to Elope in Mt Cook with me? Get in touch!
newzealandelopements@gmail.com