Glacier Explorers

An amazing up close encounter with New Zealand’s largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier. This trip provides spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and some of the best photographic opportunities!

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An amazing up close encounter with New Zealand’s largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Take the bus from outside The Hermitage Hotel to the beautiful Tasman Valley where your guide will lead you on a gentle half hour stroll to the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake. Here you will board a boat to explore the fascinating glacial landscape dotted with icebergs and the ever-changing ice face of the glacier.

The boat passes so close to the icebergs you can touch them! Commentary from our guides imparts their knowledge and passion for this amazing alpine environment.

This trip provides spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and some of the best photographic opportunities available in the national park.

Opening times

  • Months of operation: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: There is a private airport at Mount Cook. National and International airports are Queenstown and Christchurch
  • Proximity to coach terminal: The Tasman Glacier is in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, 322km from Christchurch and 264km from Queenstown
  • Proximity to town: The Tasman Glacier is in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, 322km from Christchurch and 264km from Queenstown

Physical address

Glacier Explorers, Terrace Road, Aoraki Mount Cook, Christchurch - Canterbury, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $140.00 - $140.00
Child
(14 year(s) and under)
$70.00 - $70.00
  • Age restriction: 4

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 3 435 1809
  • Freephone 0800 686 800
  • Fax +64 3 435 1879

Our authors

  • Megan Calder

    Megan Calder

    The dramatic and extreme landscapes of the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park are my inspiration

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