Tasman Glacier

Tasman Glacier is the largest glacier in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, stretching about 23 kilometers in length. It is a massive river of ice that flows slowly down the mountain valleys, carved over thousands of years by accumulating snow and ice. The glacier is a dynamic and significant part of the region’s landscape, contributing to the formation of lakes and shaping the surrounding terrain. Due to climate change, it has been retreating and thinning, highlighting the broader effects of global warming on glaciers worldwide. Visitors can explore the glacier through guided tours or see its impressive landscape from nearby viewing points.