Built in honor of the humanitarian, New Zealand ambassador to the outside world, one of the world's greatest explorers, Sir Edmund Hillary, the Alpine Center displays the natural features of the Mount Cook area, its local inhabitants and its macro position in the universe. Committed to providing a fun and enjoyable viewing experience, the center has opened an advanced and spectacular three-dimensional film "Magic Cook Mountain" (Mount Cook Magic) show (with Chinese and Japanese translation headphones), the world's most southerly dome digital planetarium, documentary and museum. Tell us all about the early history of this pioneering core area, and the center also features a Hillary gallery, a wealth of exhibits that makes visitors unforgettable. The cafe and bar offer indoor and outdoor seating for spectacular mountain views. The Explorer Pass (Explorer Passes) allows unlimited access to museums and all theater performances within 24 hours.