We drove to the carpark not really planning to walk to the lake as it was raining. However the rain stopped when we got there so decided to make the short walk to the Tasman Glacier Lake. You can also take the track to the Blue Lakes but we decided to give it a miss as you can see it from the track to the Tasman lake.The track is a short climb up but when you get to the top it's worth it for the views even on a gloomy day.

Written April 9, 2021

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Naina-Damani

London, UK1,033 contributions

PICTURESQUE AND TRANQUIL.

Mar 2020

We were driven in a group with AATKings around the Alps to admire the Blue Lakes and Tasman Glaciers which was absolutely amazing.

Written February 26, 2021

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Tony Walker

Rangiora, New Zealand337 contributions

A relatively steep climb to view the Tasman Glacier

Feb 2021

Having exerted myself to see the blue lakes I expected to see something quite spectacular. In this I was disappointed ! The first lake was small , the second more like a pond, both were a dull green with an extensive layer of green and orange algae ! Perhaps February is not the best time of year to visit them.

Written February 22, 2021

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FyingKiwi

Christchurch, New Zealand743 contributions

Where?

Jan 2021

If this were a fitness track for training mountain runners (which for at least one person appeared to tbe the case), then this track would be given an excellent rating. However, for the average visitor (like myself), who simply climbed the 300+ steps with an anticipation to see a beautiful lake containing icebergs (which is what all the literature provided indicates), then they are likely to meet with exhaustive disappointment. When you do reach the top. you see a large, not particularly attractive lake, with the face of the Tasman Glacier barely discernible a great distance away, and NO ice bergs. The climb may have been more endurable if there was more scenery, but essentially bareness was more the key feature. A forget it experience.

Written January 15, 2021

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Sue H

Sydney, Aust3,831 contributions

the view is well worth the walk

Mar 2020

Make sure you are wearing good shoes for the climb. I had to stop a few times to rest as I'm not very fit, but the walk is very do-able. Still well worth the walk up for the magnificent view.

Written November 27, 2020

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wmjowett

Upper Hutt, New Zealand50 contributions

Well Worth the Climb

Oct 2020

This walk was well worth the view at the end. We had walked the Hooker Valley track and as we were were staying in Tekapo still had to drive back. But glad we made the effort. The steps are pretty hard (especially without fresh legs) but shouldn't be a problem for medium to good fitness level walkers. Weather wasn't great but my goodness the beautiful blue lake was stunning. The detour to the Blue lakes was disappointing. Just big puddles really. Great to visit without all the tourists, although the peace and tranquility at the lake was still spoilt by a large family group making a lot of noise. Another beautiful natural wonder. Interesting to read all about it as well.

Written November 1, 2020

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MarionK625

Wellington, New Zealand37 contributions

glacier lake trip

Sep 2020

we did this trip last weekend and we were not disappointed , it was a great experiemce. the guide was fun but orfessional and enhanced the trip.. Gentle walk to lake and safety precautions enforced. Fantastic views and stunning scenery, well worth doing. A great experience Cost also was reasonable as reduced with Covid

Written September 23, 2020

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flyingkiwis

Christchurch, New Zealand395 contributions

Beautiful place

Sep 2020 • Family

A bit of a tough walk , but well worth it.be like a mountain goat over the rocks. Wear strong shoes.

Written September 6, 2020

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D P

Wellington, New Zealand6,340 contributions

Stunning scenery

Aug 2020 • Couples

So the scenery is undeniably spectacular so you won’t miss out on that but don’t get too excited about the Blue lakes as they have firstly mostly dried up and secondly due to lack of water and algae bloom from the warmth are actually more green than blue. Still however more than worth a walk to see.

Written August 19, 2020

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Jamin Travels

Birmingham14 contributions

Stunning landscape!

Feb 2020

The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is a stunning place to drive and walk around. There are beautiful blue and turquoise lakes all around, with lots of impressive dams. The mountain ranges are as far as the eye can see. There is also Tasman Glacier that you can walk to up a hill, that has great views. This glacier is different to the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, so it is well worth the trip. Yet another amazing place to visit in NZ for free.

Written March 17, 2020

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