An early fork off Sealy Tarns Track heads to Kea Point, which is 30 minutes away and offers easy-to-reach views of Mount Sefton, Mueller Lake, and Mount Cook. The track is gradual at first, passing through subalpine grasslands and scrub. Beginning on the western side of White Horse Hill car park, you’ll start your journey to the Sealy Tarns via the Kea Point track. The wide path is well signposted and its easy nature allows you to warm up before the big ascent to come. The climb is steep and challenging in places, but the views of the Hooker Valley and Mount Cook from the top are epic. Bring plenty of water and a hat - there's not much shade along the way. Return via the same track or continue climbing up to Mueller Hut. Climb over 2,200 steps to the stunning Sealy Tarns in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. A challenging hike with unbeatable views of Mount Cook, Hooker Valley and Mueller Glacier. Best walked in summer or autumn. Easy and short walk to a viewpoint of Mt. Cook and some interesting moraine glacial deposit. Large section of the path is board-walked and majority is a gentle incline; small section with some rocky path but nothing very difficult. Note that if it is overcast Mt. Cook is not visible! Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to Sealy Tarns, and enjoy spectacular views and alpine flowers. To say it has the wow factor is an understatement. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the hike including difficulty, track conditions and a great turn around viewpoint if you don’t want to walk the whole trail, but still want to see one of the best views in the park. Thousands of New Zealand’s native species are heading towards extinction. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. Nature needs your help. Walk to a viewing deck with stunning views of the surrounding area. You need to have the right level of experience to safely travel simple, challenging or complex terrain. To find out what experience is needed for each, check our avalanche safety page. You need to have the right level of experience to safely travel simple, challenging or complex terrain. To find out what experience is needed for each, check our avalanche safety page. This track takes you from Mount Cook Village to Kea Viewpoint and Sealy Tarns, located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Kea Point Track is a pleasant walk to the foot of the Glacier with beautiful views of Mount Sefton, The Footstool, Hooker Valley, Mueller Glacier Lake, and Aoraki/Mount Cook.