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The Hermitage at Mount Cook was one of the government-owned Tourist Hotel Corporation’s flagship hotels. This clip from a National Film Unit publicity film captures the glamour of the hotel and its spectacular setting. It was marketed to well-heeled international visitors rather than domestic tourists.
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Reference: The South Island by coach. National Film Unit, 1963.
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