Haupapa / Tasman Glacier, Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
The Tasman Glacier extends 23.5 kilometers through the Southern Alps, with a width of 4 kilometers and a thickness reaching 600 meters.
The glacier formed during the last ice age 18,000 years ago and has carved the landscape of the Southern Alps for over two million years.
The indigenous Māori name Haupapa reflects the deep connection between the glacier and New Zealand's first inhabitants through generations of oral history.
Visitors can explore the glacier through guided heli-hikes, snowshoe expeditions, or boat tours on the terminal lake from December through April.
The terminal face of the glacier releases massive ice chunks into Tasman Lake, creating icebergs that float in the glacial waters.
Location: Canterbury Region
Location: Mackenzie District
GPS coordinates: -43.61667,170.20000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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