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Time: 1 hr
This track is an hour or so stroll to a viewpoint of the Tasman Glacier terminal lake.
The lake freezes over in the winter, and in the summer you can see icebergs floating in the water. A worthy wee jaunt off the Tasman Glacier View track.
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DOC CanterburyCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook |
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Track Duration |
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Track DurationHow long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours |
Track Difficulty |
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Track DifficultyConsidering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Track Length |
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Track LengthWhat is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km |
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DOC Track CategoryWhat type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required. |
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Track Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. |
Really nice view of the lake.
Short walk and nice view.
A very nice walk.
Absolutely beautiful, the view.
Quick walk to a nice viewpoint over the Glacier.
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10/10 | 9 |
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26% |
9/10 | 17 |
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49% |
8/10 | 4 |
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11% |
7/10 | 3 |
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9% |
6/10 | 1 |
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3% |
5/10 | 1 |
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3% |
4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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5.0/5
A very nice walk.
The walk has amazing views. At the end you see Mt Cook and the Glacier lake.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
5.0/5
It is a beautiful walk with breathtaking views, There are many waterfalls around.
There are benches and tables for picnics with a wonderful view of Mt Cook and the glacier lake.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
3.5/5
The track could be expanded on the leftside so you are able to see the lake from a different/better angle.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.0/5
Quick walk to a nice viewpoint over the Glacier.
Able to see icebergs in the lake and boats sailing across.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
5.0/5
Absolutely beautiful, the view.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
4.0/5
Short walk and nice view.
Less crowded than other tracks.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
4.5/5
Beautiful views over the glacier, 20 minute walk from the carpark, great photo taking opportunities.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
4.5/5
Shorted than the popular Hooker Valley track, the Tasman Lake offers a lot in less time.
The view of the glacier lakes with the icebergs is really nice and actually better than on the Hooker Valley track. The light blue water is beautiful too (if you have a little sun). The nearby Blue Lakes walk is an easy add on, but we preferred this one.
Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in November 2016
4.5/5
A one of a kind experience seeing the icebergs up close - came for sunrise - was incredible watching the first light hit the mountains!
Reviewed about 8 years ago
5.0/5
The stairs up to the viewing deck will get you winded, but the climb is worth it!
So cool to see a glacial lake with icebergs floating in it.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
2.5/5
Very short walk to see the Lake Tasman.
Very steep. Very say to see how short the glacier is today.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
3.5/5
Very steep and short walk.
You can see icebergs!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
5.0/5
A very nice walk.
The walk has amazing views. At the end you see Mt Cook and the Glacier lake.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
5.0/5
It is a beautiful walk with breathtaking views, There are many waterfalls around.
There are benches and tables for picnics with a wonderful view of Mt Cook and the glacier lake.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
3.5/5
The track could be expanded on the leftside so you are able to see the lake from a different/better angle.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
4.5/5
Beautiful views over the glacier, 20 minute walk from the carpark, great photo taking opportunities.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
5.0/5
Absolutely beautiful, the view.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
4.0/5
Quick walk to a nice viewpoint over the Glacier.
Able to see icebergs in the lake and boats sailing across.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
4.0/5
Short walk and nice view.
Less crowded than other tracks.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
4.5/5
Shorted than the popular Hooker Valley track, the Tasman Lake offers a lot in less time.
The view of the glacier lakes with the icebergs is really nice and actually better than on the Hooker Valley track. The light blue water is beautiful too (if you have a little sun). The nearby Blue Lakes walk is an easy add on, but we preferred this one.
Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in November 2016
4.5/5
A one of a kind experience seeing the icebergs up close - came for sunrise - was incredible watching the first light hit the mountains!
Reviewed about 8 years ago
5.0/5
The stairs up to the viewing deck will get you winded, but the climb is worth it!
So cool to see a glacial lake with icebergs floating in it.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
2.5/5
Very short walk to see the Lake Tasman.
Very steep. Very say to see how short the glacier is today.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
3.5/5
Very steep and short walk.
You can see icebergs!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
Very nice walk and in the middle a lake!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
Got up early and had the place to ourselves.
Beautiful views the whole time, ending in a great view of Tasman Glacier. Too far to be too close, but the walk was beautiful nonetheless.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
4.0/5
Best bit is the fork in the track to the Tasman River.
Quiet and can see the lake and icebergs up close whist seeing the glacier terminal.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
3.0/5
Beautiful surroundings but the destination was a bit of a let-down as the glacier has receded so much and no icebergs - likely due to time of year.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
4.5/5
Nice walk, 3 hours return, but really touristic.
We saw a bit of the glacier (300 metres), was good for not so trained person.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
5.0/5
3 hours, great walk with baby on the back, impressive scenery.
Reviewed over 10 years ago
4.5/5
Really nice view of the lake.
Really impressive to see the huge icecrushers.
Reviewed almost 12 years ago
4.5/5
The icebergs were very small on April but The scenery was stunning.
Be careful when you drive !!
Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in April 2012
4.5/5
Beautiful view from the Summit.
Only observation - although a 20 minute short walk, very steep climb and so unsuitable for elderly.
Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012
5.0/5
Glacier, lake, river, nice walk.
Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012
4.5/5
Awesome views, you do not have to stay there.
Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012
4.5/5
Beautiful walking track, iceberg on lake.
Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012
4.5/5
Short or long walk.
Lakes and spectacular views of the mountains.
Reviewed over 12 years ago
3.5/5
the glacier is not that beatifull, but the scenery and the floathing ice in the lake are special.
If you have plenty of time, than go here. If you have little time, than think twice about this glacier walk and make sure you don't miss the more beatifull glaciers on the west side of the island (fox or Franz Jozef).
Reviewed about 13 years ago and experienced in May 2011
5.0/5
Impressive scenic landscape.
Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in February 2011
4.0/5
Short easy walk up to Tasman Glacier.
Not the most stunning glacier by a long way!
Reviewed over 13 years ago
4.5/5
30 min return, nice to do with kids!
A bit of climbing to nice view.
Reviewed over 13 years ago
5.0/5
Scenic hiking path to the Tasman Glacier and to Tasman Lake.
Reviewed over 13 years ago