Tasman Glacier | Mt Cook | New Zealand

Tasman Glacier is the largest glacier in New Zealand, and one of several large glaciers which flow south and east towards the Mackenzie Basin from the Southern Alps in New Zealand.Tasman Glacier, a terminal ice structure that is the biggest of its kind in New Zealand. Tasman Glacier is the largest of several in the region that flows towards the Mackenzie Basin from the Southern Alps. With a depth of over 600m, and stretching for 27km. Tasman Glacier is New Zealand's longest glacier.
More About Tasman Glacier
Nearly one third of all glacier ice in New Zealand lies within the Tasman Glacier, a huge sheet of ice stretching across the side of Mt. Tasman and Aoraki/Mt.Cook This enormous natural phenomenon terminates into a glacial lake, which is expanding every day. huge chunks of ice break off from the glacier and float in the cold, blue waters of the lake. The bright azure waters contrast the surrounding snow-capped mountains, creating a landscape that is breathtaking. This glacier has been carving the landscape of the Southern Alps for over two million years, crafting deep abyss from the surrounding greywacke rock.Witnessing the sheer scale and power of this natural shelf of ice is one of the highlights of traveling to the South Island of New Zealand.
What makes Tasman Glacier unique?
The Tasman Glacier is the largest glacier in New Zealand - by far. The first 17km of the glacier is up in the mountains and remains frozen solid due to the cold, high altitude air. The snow falls high in the accumulation zone and is compacted over time and forced down the valley - scooping up rock and debris as it flows.
It takes approximately 300 years for the compacted snow to make its way through the glacier and reach the lake - and this movement is what has formed the Tasman Valley over time.
Tasman Glacier is also known for the bobbing icebergs that float in the nearby lake.
Location and how to get there
Nearest Airport: The nearest airport is Mount Cook airport. There are numerous flights that connect to this airport from other major cities in New Zealand including Queenstown, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Christchurch to Tasman Glacier: Tasman Glacier is a 3-4 hour drive from Christchurch., near the popular tourist spots of Omarama, Twizel and Lake Tekapo. From Twizel you can take an all-weather sealed road to Mount Cook Village.
Queenstown to Tasman Glacier: It’s possible to fly from Queenstown to Mount Cook airport with Glenorchy Air. Or, it is a 3-4 hour drive.
Things to do in Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier for a memorable New Zealand Holiday
- Tasman Glacier Walk
- Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
- Mount Cook Heli Hike
- Tasman Glacier Tour
- Hooker Valley Track
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I have been there though we didnot do this tour but visited glacier place and liked it. Hookar valley is also nice and must be visited in the night as well for amazing star gazing experience

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