Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu): Tickets, Tours, Address, Phone Number, Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks Reviews: 4.5/5
Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
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Natalie A
Rotorua, New Zealand121 contributions
Short walk for the views
Apr 2021 • Couples
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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misspandya
Detroit, MI58 contributions
How much time you need .
Jeff H
Chelmsford, UK103 contributions
Depends how long you spend admiring the view at the top but about 20 minutes up and then 15 back down.
Hitesh S
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Hi is Tasman glacier walk and hooker valley track are both same track on mt cook
KetanforTravel
Mumbai, India174 contributions
Nope..both are different tracks.
Tessy t
0 contributions
Just wondering whether we can do this walk with kids? Have got 1 year and 3 year old.
LadyWillow2014
Walton-On-Thames, UK94 contributions
There are lots of steps so you would probably have to carry the 1 year old.
Prags2013
Sydney, Australia19 contributions
Hello! I will be visiting Mt Cook village in December during Christmas and I want to do the Tasman glacier walk and kea point walk. Do I need to book for doing the walks even if I am doing it alone ( without a guide or group)?
199jane199
East Yorkshire134 contributions
Hi no you will not need a guide just plenty of water and some snacks . It’s a fabulous place and I hope you get a good view
OdyPudding
Auckland, New Zealand179 contributions
Hello, we are planning on a quick trip coming from Lake Tekapo. Looking at forecast it is going to be snowing and raining. Does that mean we need to get chain for the car we hire? or road is usually clear? Thx
luhar39
Mumbai, India3 contributions
A small error in my statement its distance & time taken
luhar39
Mumbai, India3 contributions
Hi Everyone
Can someone tell me what is the distance 7 time taken for this trail --one way or return
docgovtnz
New Zealand2 contributions
It's 40 minutes return to Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier View and 1 hour return to Tasman Glacier Lake. The Department of Conservation website has more information.
mufimurphy
Cork, Ireland235 contributions
Is it a sealed road to the carpark? Would I be able to drive my campervan?