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MOUNTCOOK

  1. Another calving has just occurred from the Tasman Glacier terminal face - now is the time for a Glacier Explorers tour! twitter.com/MOUNTCOOK/stat… 7:16 PM May 1st via web
  2. Tasman Valley 4WD & Argo Tours discovered a fresh calving from the Tasman Glacier today – new icebergs to view! twitter.com/MOUNTCOOK/stat… 9:08 PM Apr 29th via web
  3. Mount Cook's version of a traffic jam - the Autumn muster of merino sheep! twitter.com/MOUNTCOOK/stat… 8:40 PM Apr 19th via web
  4. Stunning day in Mount Cook: blue sky, blue icebergs & NZ Falcons posing, cameras working overtime today! twitter.com/MOUNTCOOK/stat… 7:02 PM Mar 8th via web
  5. Approx 30 million tonnes of ice has calved from the terminal face of the Tasman Glacier today! See photos: facebook.com/GlacierExplore… 4:05 PM Jan 30th via web
  6. A spectacular ice calving into the Hooker Glacier Terminal Lake, great time for a walk down the Hooker Valley! facebook.com/TheHermitage 5:52 PM Jan 18th via web
  7. Happy new Year and best wishes for a successful 2012! Bring it in with us, dancing to live music from the Buzz Bars in the Alpine Restaurant 3:50 PM Dec 29th, 2011 via web
  8. Happy Holidays from the Hermitage! We've got all the festivities at Mt Cook covered from great food to live entertainment, come and see us! 7:40 PM Dec 20th, 2011 via web
  9. The Hermitage is featured on "NZ on a Plate" 5.30pm this Sat on TV1. Previous Chef Paul Doyle and Aus's Pete Evans cook in scenic spendour! 6:56 PM Nov 9th, 2011 via web
  10. Air NZ is putting on flights to AorakiMt Cook Airport! Chch/MtCook/Queenstown return from 23 dec 2012. It'll be a scenic adventurous feast! 2:23 PM Nov 7th, 2011 via web
  11. Great news! The Chamois Bar and Grill is opening tomorrow (Friday) – slightly reduced views, but in perfect working order. 8:50 PM Nov 2nd, 2011 via web
  12. Congratulations to the All Blacks! Thankfully the storm held off for the Cup Final but the Chamois Bar is now closed due to storm damage. 5:00 PM Oct 24th, 2011 via web
  13. Rugby semi finals live at the Chamois Bar this weekend. Watch all the rugby action in New Zealand's iconic destination, Aoraki Mount Cook. 6:23 PM Oct 13th, 2011 via web
  14. If you think Mt Cook's too remote for Rugby action, think again! we've got you covered. All Blacks vs Japan tonight in the Chamois Bar. 7:56 PM Sep 15th, 2011 via web
  15. Spring has finally arrived, the glacier lake has thawed, allowing Glacier Explorers tours to reopen 7th September. Come see our icebergs! 1:53 PM Sep 5th, 2011 via web
  16. Fathers Day is fast approaching, why not give dad some time out with our Hermitage Hotel hot deal ‘Fathers Day Retreat’ bit.ly/qJKteB 3:43 PM Aug 4th, 2011 via web
  17. Check out our the snow @ Mt Cook over the last few days! Perfect for school holiday fun on.fb.me/odBIz5 2:34 PM Jul 14th, 2011 via web
  18. Massive calving of the Tasman Glacier overnight producing 13 large bergs. Great photos on Glacier Explorers on.fb.me/jxdnXT 7:16 PM Jul 4th, 2011 via web
  19. July school holiday fun! Check out new kids Planetarium movie ‘Tycho to the Moon’ http://www.hermitage.co.nz/en/what's-on/tycho-to-the-moon 2:17 PM Jun 7th, 2011 via web