New Zealand Mount Ollivier Peak near Mueller Hut
Mt Ollivier next to Mueller Hut is the first mountain that Sir Edmund climbed. He was the first human on the Mt. Everst, what makes this place so special. Surrounded by huge glacier walls you have a perfect view into the Mueller Lake and towards Mt. Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand.
Photography Tips
Use a person for scale. Pay attention on light or colorful clothes. Otherwise there is no contrast and the effect isn't there.
Travel Information
This 9.1-km out-and-back trail with 1056 meter of elevation is a challenging hike and requires a certain level of fitness. For the first 500 meters of the trail you need to hike on stairs, afterwards the terrain gets a bit more rough with steeper sections of gravel.
Always inform yourself about the weather conditions and if there is snow on the track. Probably bring prepared equipment for those sections.
If you want to stay the night in the hut you need to reserve the hut before you go. The department of conversation as a professional homepage with all important informations: https://www.doc.govt.nz/
Parking spot is directly at the trailhead.
Always inform yourself about the weather conditions and if there is snow on the track. Probably bring prepared equipment for those sections.
If you want to stay the night in the hut you need to reserve the hut before you go. The department of conversation as a professional homepage with all important informations: https://www.doc.govt.nz/
Parking spot is directly at the trailhead.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Sunrise in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
08:12 - 17:13
| current local time: 11:17
Photo Themes
Hiking
Hiking Trail
Mountain
Mountain Lake
Mountain Panorama
Mountain Pass
Mountain Range
Mountain Valley
Mountain View
Mountainscape
Rocky Mountains
trekking
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