Walks in the Tasman Valley

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There are several hiking trails in the Tasman Valley, about an 8km drive from Mount Cook Village.

These include the short Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier View Walk (40 minutes), which offers views of the Blue Lakes and lower Tasman Glacier. An alternate route goes to Tasman Glacier Lake (50–60 minutes), which freezes over in winter and has icebergs floating in it during summer.

The longer Ball Shelter Hut Route (3–4 hours each way) follows the old Ball Hut Road alongside the massive Tasman Glacier. People used to stay in the hut overnight and walk back the following day, but this is no longer possible and you now need to complete the return trip on the same day.

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Tasman Valley Road, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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  • Frances, 12 Mar 2017


    Well constructed walkway led to a good view of the Lake, valley and the Glacier. Icebergs were in the lake. The walkway had many steps.

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  • Leonard, 01 May 2015


    If you go up to the view first you'll also be able to look down at the blue lakes and decide if it's worth the hike.

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  • Lucila, 06 Feb 2015


    To see the lookout is a good climb, if you're not prepared it will be tricky! To see the lake it's easy!

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  • Serg, 10 Apr 2013


    Great hike

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