Walk

Tasman Lake and River Track

Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury

A 50 minute return with views of the Tasman Glacier.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
50 min
Tasman Lake and River Track
grumpylumixuser · CC BY 3.0

A 50 minute return walk to see the Tasman Glacier's terminal lake and icebergs, with the mountains behind. Good value for the effort.

Good to know

  • Bring a windproof layer
  • Can be very cold near the lake
Getting there
Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 50 min return (easy).

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