Dubbed the ‘Stairway to Heaven”, the more than 2200 steps up the steep pathway to Sealey Tarns are well worth the effort for the views. The three to four hour trek (return) affords panoramic views.
Sealy Tarns and The Footstool
Sealy Tarns and Aoraki Mt Cook
Aoraki Mt Cook with the South (Hillary) Ridge leading up from the right
The Footstool and the Tuckett, Huddleston and Tewaewae Glaciers (L to R)
Looking east towards the Tasman Valley
Hooker Glacier Lake with dust from an avalanche appearing from the valley
A second map to give a different perspective:
Follow the track in a helicopter via this Department of Conservation video.
annettewoodford 
Aside from the steps, this is my favourite hike from Mt Cook village in terms of the views.
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Thanks for your comment mistynites! No doubting the beauty of these views.
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