Glacier Explorers

An amazing up close encounter with New Zealand’s largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier. This trip provides spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and some of the best photographic opportunities!

An amazing up close encounter with New Zealand’s largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Take the bus from outside The Hermitage Hotel to the beautiful Tasman Valley where your guide will lead you on a gentle half hour stroll to the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake. Here you will board a boat to explore the fascinating glacial landscape dotted with icebergs and the ever-changing ice face of the glacier.

The boat passes so close to the icebergs you can touch them! Commentary from our guides imparts their knowledge and passion for this amazing alpine environment.

This trip provides spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and some of the best photographic opportunities available in the national park.