About
Where ice meets rainforest for a truly unique sight.
Why go
- Incredibly beautiful
- Features blue glacier water and fresh glacier melt
- Glaciers this accessible won’t be around forever
Must try
- Heli-hike on the glacier
- Guided walk on the glacier
- Roberts Point Track hike
- Kayak on Lake Mapourika
- Glacier walk
Pro tips
- Check conditions before you go, visibility depends on weather
- Wear proper layers and waterproof shoes
- Book helicopter tours in advance
- Take a scenic flight over the glacier
- Park at the north lot, south lot fills by 9am
Good to know
- Glacier has retreated far up the valley
- Standard hike to glacier is closed
- Car park has warning signs about theft
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Rating
4.6 / 5 (491 reviews)