Waiho

The region is Waiho is nestled between Whataroa and the glaciers of Franz Josef and Fox. Travelers visiting the region will stumble upon picturesque landmarks—the Waiho River and the Southern Alps that backdrop it; the accessible glaciers near Franz Josef, and Mt. Cook National Park, home to the tallest mountain in New Zealand. This particular mountain is where Sir Edmund Hillary prepared to conquer Mt. Everest, and it offers glaciers, snowfields, breathtaking viewpoints atop high peaks, and plenty of walking trails easy to trek, including The Red Tarns Track, Kea Point, and the Hooker Valley Track. So if you’re looking for a bit of everything when it comes to the outdoors, you won’t regret visiting the region of Waiho.