Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Mount Cook December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Mount Cook Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Cook.dx2390)[Hotels in Mount Cook](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Cook-Hotels.d2390.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Mount Cook](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Mount-Cook.d2390.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Mount Cook Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mount-Cook.d2390.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mount Cook Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Cook.d2390.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Mount Cook ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mount Cook Types of activities [Mount Cook travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Cook.dx2390) ![Mount Cook National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235532-Mount-Cook-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Cook National Park which includes wild flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235528-Mount-Cook-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Cook National Park featuring a lake or waterhole, landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235553-Mount-Cook-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Cook National Park featuring mountains, tranquil scenes and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235517-Mount-Cook-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Cook National Park which includes a bridge, mountains and snow](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235536-Mount-Cook-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Mount Cook Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Mount Cook has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Mount Cook is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Mount Cook to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Mount Cook Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Mount Cook. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Mount Cook attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Mount Cook ### Tours & day trips [See all 60 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/7e449bb2-82b2-485e-9315-5846e2da21ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h Free cancellation available CA $159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/84bb9eb4-7060-445f-afc6-ef61d92e9389.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h Free cancellation available CA $648 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647625/357d98ad-b8a2-4349-b67f-95bda8d59389.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min 1h 20m 8.4/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available CA $386 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/pilots-choice-2-glaciers-with-snow-landing-35mins.a2647625.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48909112/e8960a2f-fe07-4827-8b63-79de384c6dc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing 25m Free cancellation available CA $314 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-helicopter-flight-with-snow-landing.a48909112.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301591/a8f10fa4-553d-4c5b-8cc3-df2d338fc002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook 45m Free cancellation available CA $536 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/45-minute-glacier-highlights-helicopter-tour-from-mount-cook.a1301591.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647611/d4622245-502a-42d0-85d4-e9985f79854f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $517 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ultimate-discovery-3-glaciers-with-snow-landing-45mins.a2647611.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Nature Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3245162/b3d5ce6e-1f61-4c8b-b4b4-46c16f3ff57d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Nature Tour 3h Free cancellation available CA $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/null.a3245162.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/363530/b48788db-ab83-4e39-8f8f-199b3350681e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing 40m 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $473 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mountains-high-helicopter-flight-snow-landing.a363530.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48910292/035684e4-c4e4-482b-b55a-7708e9223193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight 35m Free cancellation available CA $395 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fox-and-franz-twin-glacier-helicopter-flight-from-franz-josef.a48910292.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48814317/4690e0ec-7b5e-4853-a025-73ae25cc5385.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way 12h Free cancellation available CA $231 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-to-queenstown-via-wanaka-small-group-tour.a48814317.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/84bb9eb4-7060-445f-afc6-ef61d92e9389.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h Free cancellation available CA $648 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4888291/20b96dbf-0484-4286-9cd7-1e3aed79d731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer 4h+ 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $632 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-2-5-hour-hike-with-helicopter-transfer.a4888291.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44510979/d715ee0d-27f1-489f-b0e4-f391a8892d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk 3h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-franz-josef-glacier-lookout-guided-walk.a44510979.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49239959/10f0f106-5f70-4929-b9a6-5bc36e19f308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-small-group-heli-hike-adventure.a49239959.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44539822/18666619-dc80-4976-ab44-36dbf838e743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito 4h Free cancellation available CA $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-half-day-guided-tour-to-okarito.a44539822.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Town: Off- Road Adventure Quad Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51232822/3f56f25f-81d4-4d2e-96b2-be3cf1e3b637.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Town: Off- Road Adventure Quad Bike Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $198 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-town-off-road-adventure-quad-bike-tour.a51232822.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Mt Cook Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178061/eacf1bcb-c8b2-4321-9e41-f3f39339a8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Experience 4h Free cancellation available CA $5,287 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mt-cook-experience.a3178061.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Private Flight: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46631618/9de00f25-8acc-49c6-9ecf-da3afe9fb692.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Flight: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $1,809 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-flight-3-glaciers-with-snow-landing-45mins.a46631618.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394655/4f585d24-8ee4-486b-9d31-51bb4f5e0ea7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose... 20m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $277 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fox-or-franz-josef-glacier-including-snow-landing-allow-20-minutes.a1394655.activity-details?&rid=2390&location=Mount+Cook&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Mount Cook | Number of things to do | 73 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Centre Ticket with Optional Backstage P...](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-franz-josef-wildlife-centre-ticket-with-optional-backstage-pass.a1395132.activity-details): CA $52 | | Top 5 things to do | [Franz Josef Nature Tour](/things-to-do/null.a3245162.activity-details)[Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Centre Ticket with Optional Backstage P...](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-franz-josef-wildlife-centre-ticket-with-optional-backstage-pass.a1395132.activity-details)[Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details)[Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details)[Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk](/things-to-do/franz-josef-franz-josef-glacier-lookout-guided-walk.a44510979.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Franz Josef Nature Tour](/things-to-do/null.a3245162.activity-details)[Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Centre Ticket with Optional Backstage P...](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-franz-josef-wildlife-centre-ticket-with-optional-backstage-pass.a1395132.activity-details)[Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk](/things-to-do/franz-josef-franz-josef-glacier-lookout-guided-walk.a44510979.activity-details)[Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min](/things-to-do/ultimate-discovery-3-glaciers-with-snow-landing-45mins.a2647611.activity-details)[The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike](/things-to-do/the-adventurer-tasman-glacier-heli-hike.a45268762.activity-details) | | With kids | [Franz Josef Nature Tour](/things-to-do/null.a3245162.activity-details)[Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Centre Ticket with Optional Backstage P...](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-franz-josef-wildlife-centre-ticket-with-optional-backstage-pass.a1395132.activity-details)[Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details)[Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details)[Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk](/things-to-do/franz-josef-franz-josef-glacier-lookout-guided-walk.a44510979.activity-details) | ## What to do in Mount Cook --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Mount Cook ![Aoraki / Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/792850f29e75c61cde080610b79f5c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aoraki / Mount Cook 4.5/5(15 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Aoraki-Mount-Cook-Mount-Cook.d6113038.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mount Cook National Park which includes mountains, snow and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235551-Mount-Cook-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Cook National Park Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Cook-National-Park-Mount-Cook.d6139475.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mount Cook National Park showing a river or creek, tranquil scenes and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235949-Hooker-Valley-Track.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hooker Valley Track 5/5(3 reviews) You can take time to visit Hooker Valley Track during your travels to Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hooker-Valley-Track-Mount-Cook.d553248621532610225.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tasman Glacier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ebbcd8950bac0b0c91ffb8f5adeaba0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tasman Glacier 5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy the mountain views and explore Tasman Glacier, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this quaint area, or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Tasman-Glacier-Mount-Cook.d553248635939591357.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tasman Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/af46b100e7e085f5d9eeaa51b489d61b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tasman Lake 4.5/5(5 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Tasman Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this walkable area, or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Tasman-Lake-Mount-Cook.d6296654.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mueller Glacier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5fdd14351a178d1b347d989d8f808a75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mueller Glacier Explore the great outdoors at Mueller Glacier, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mueller-Glacier-Mount-Cook.d637918336979918848.Vacation-Attraction) #### Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center 4.5/5(8 reviews) After visiting Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mount Cook Village. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Aoraki-Mount-Cook-Visitor-Center-Mount-Cook.d6295237.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre 4/5(3 reviews) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre during your trip to Mount Cook Village. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sir-Edmund-Hillary-Alpine-Centre-Mount-Cook.d6295234.Vacation-Attraction) #### Big Sky 4/5(5 reviews) You can find out about the history of Mount Cook with a trip to Big Sky. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Sky-Mount-Cook.d553248621526966899.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Mount Cook ![Fox Glacier showing a lake or waterhole, forests and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180724-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Westland Tai Poutini National Park ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mount Cook worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Mount Cook? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Mount Cook? ### Is three days enough to stay in Mount Cook? ### What are some activities to do in Mount Cook with kids? > - [Franz Josef Nature Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/null.a3245162.activity-details) > - [Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Centre Ticket with Optional Backstage P...](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/skip-the-line-franz-josef-wildlife-centre-ticket-with-optional-backstage-pass.a1395132.activity-details) > - [Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details) > - [Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details) > - [Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-franz-josef-glacier-lookout-guided-walk.a44510979.activity-details) ### What to do in Mount Cook for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Mount Cook? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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