Mount Cook
Mountain in Queensland · 431 m
The hike up Mount Cook
The route starts at Mount Cook Summit Carpark — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Mount Cook?
Mount Cook is 431 m above sea level and lies in Queensland. Its prominence is 402 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Mount Cook?
From Mount Cook Summit Carpark it is about 2.4 km one way with 412 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 46 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Mount Cook?
The nearest parking is Mount Cook Summit Carpark (north of the peak) — 2.4 km on foot · ↑ 412 m · about 1 h 46 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 4.3 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Mount Cook in Conquer?
Yes — Mount Cook is one of 12,733 peaks in Australia in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Mount Cook in the app
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