Aoraki / Mount Cook Village Walks – Mackenzie District, Canterbury

#tesaruonbudget Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park offers several incredible short walks starting from the village, all free to explore. Tracks like the Hooker Valley Track lead you past swing bridges, glacial rivers, and alpine vistas, with Mount Cook towering in the distance. Every corner is photo-worthy, and the walks vary in length to suit all fitness levels. For budget travellers, this is pure gold — access to some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on earth without any entry fee.