GLACIER EXPLORERS

GLACIER EXPLORERS Explore the Tasman Glacier by a Glacier Explorers boat! Weave in and out of icebergs and experience the enormity of New Zealand's largest glacier.

Glacier Explorers is the only tour of its kind in New Zealand! Cruise around the Tasman Glacial Lake in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and experience the enormity of NZ's largest glacier at approx. 23km long and 600m deep. The towering ice wall is really quite incredible, and is a landscape that quite literally changes every day. On this tour you will explore and learn about the glacial environme

nt as you journey across the terminal lake. Weave in and out of icebergs of every shape and size, as they periodically tear away from the face of the glacier into the rapidly growing lake. This two and a half hour tour leaves from the Hermitage Hotel, located in the heart of Aoraki/Mount Cook and operates from September through to end of June. Unfortunately the boats don't operate throughout winter as the lake has a tendency to freeze over!

A magical, misty morning on the Tasman Glacial Lake today.
08/02/2024

A magical, misty morning on the Tasman Glacial Lake today.

We're excited to announce that we are a winner of the Travellers Choice Award 2023 and rated in the top 10% of attractio...
21/09/2023

We're excited to announce that we are a winner of the Travellers Choice Award 2023 and rated in the top 10% of attractions worldwide on TripAdvisor. Glacier Explorers is a unique and unforgettable experience on the Tasman Glacial Lake and we feel very privileged to share this special part of the world with all our guests. Thank you for joining us in 2023.

Two weeks back on the water and the weather, lake conditions, icebergs and guests have been amazing.If you’re thinking o...
15/09/2023

Two weeks back on the water and the weather, lake conditions, icebergs and guests have been amazing.

If you’re thinking of joining us on a Glacier Explorers boat trip this spring/summer, we recommend booking ahead to avoid disappointment. We're looking forward to more exciting trips, and happy faces!

25/08/2023

The countdown is on, Glacier Explorers is back in 7 days! Who is joining us on the Tasman Glacial lake this spring?

And that's a wrap! Today was the last day of our season and what a season it was. HUGE ice calving's, lots of sunshine, ...
15/06/2023

And that's a wrap! Today was the last day of our season and what a season it was. HUGE ice calving's, lots of sunshine, calm days on the lake, and amazing guests made it one for the books. Did you join us this summer on the Tasman Lake? What was your highlight?

With only four weeks left of the 2022/23 season we're reliving some of our favourite moments from the summer. Did you vi...
18/05/2023

With only four weeks left of the 2022/23 season we're reliving some of our favourite moments from the summer. Did you visit us this summer?

This iceberg broke off from the terminal face of the Tasman Glacier, above water, where the wall is nearly 40 metres tal...
02/05/2023

This iceberg broke off from the terminal face of the Tasman Glacier, above water, where the wall is nearly 40 metres tall. While we stay at least 500 metres away from the terminal face, we could see exactly where the iceberg broke away from. This really puts into perspective just how big the Tasman Glacier is. We're always marvelling at Mother Nature in Aoraki/Mount Cook.

Have you ever wanted to touch an iceberg? On Glacier Explorers our guides will get you so close to the icebergs you can ...
27/04/2023

Have you ever wanted to touch an iceberg? On Glacier Explorers our guides will get you so close to the icebergs you can reach out and touch them, you might even get to hold a small piece. With only 7 weeks of the season left, time is running out to experience the most unique boat ride in New Zealand before our boats come off the water for winter.

Moody, magic on Tasman Lake this month. This iceberg rolled about 30 minutes before this shot was taken. The blue sectio...
18/04/2023

Moody, magic on Tasman Lake this month. This iceberg rolled about 30 minutes before this shot was taken. The blue section you see had just come up to the surface due to a large chunk breaking off from above and causing the iceberg to roll. A special sight for our guests to see.

Ready and waiting for you!
26/03/2023

Ready and waiting for you!

It was the summer that just kept on giving this year. We've had some pretty impressive icebergs recently, ones so big th...
17/03/2023

It was the summer that just kept on giving this year. We've had some pretty impressive icebergs recently, ones so big that they hold large rocks frozen inside that are almost the same size as our boats. As the iceberg slowly melts, this large rock will end up on the surface.

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Aoraki/Mount Cook Village
Cheviot
7946

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+6434351809

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