Tasman Glacier View

About

Offers elevated viewpoints overlooking New Zealand's longest glacier, ice, and moraine.

Why go

• Offers elevated viewpoints overlooking ice, moraine, and the sheer scale of the valley
• A raw look at new zealand’s longest glacier
• A beautiful mountain walk with great views

Must try

• Path that drops down to the water to get very close to the icebergs
• Lake with actual icebergs floating in it

Pro tips

• 1.1Km return, 30 minutes, ~300 steps to glacier lake
• Quick 20-minute walk from the car park
• Visit before 10 am due to crowds
• Arrive around 9:30 which is before all the tour buses
• Access via blue lakes and tasman glacier walks

Good to know

• Crowded

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (1483 reviews)

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