Sebastopol
There are few opportunites for non-mountaineers to experience standing on a summit in the Mt Cook National park, but a day hike to the summit of Sebastopol is one of them. By continuing on past the popular walk to the Red Tarns, Sebastopol can be bagged on a 5 hour return trip from Mt Cook Village. There are also a couple of guiding companies that will escort you to the summit if you wish.
More details on this walk can be seen at the SummitPost Sebastopol page
| List Status | Official |
| Elevation | 1,468 m (4,816 ft) |
| Location/List | South Island, New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Location Coordinates | 43° 45′ 12″ S, 170° 5′ 58″ E |
| Nearest Town/s | Mt Cook Village
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| Recommended Route | |
|---|---|
Duration  |
5 hours (return) |
| Distance | 4.4 km (2.7 mi) |
| Start/End Points | Mt Cook Village Day Shelter |
| Difficulty |
Medium |
| Track conditions |
Track, Marked Route, Scramble, Scree/Scoria |
| Season |
Summer & Autumn |
| Sights | Views , Red Tarns, views of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park |
| Hazards | Alpine weather , snow/ice in winter & spring |
Getting There
By Car
Mt Cook Village is a 2.5 hour drive from wither Christchurch or Queenstown. The Day Shelter is in the middle of Mt Cook Village.
Public Transport
As you can start the walk from Mt Cook Village itself, it is possible to use public transport to reach the start point. There are no trains to Mt Cook Village, but there are coach services provided by Intercity.
Google Earth Map
- You can also
view Sebastopol in Google Earth
NZ Topographic Map
Warning
Sebastopol is located in an alpine environment, and extreme weather and snow & ice can occur at any time of year. You must be suitably equipped and experienced for this tramp (summer)/mountaineering trip (winter). Please take care and gain up to date information from DOC before departing.
Height Profile
