Mount Cook Glacier Kayaking is another great way to explore Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Paddle around in one of the National Parks glacial lakes, on this fun-filled Mount Cook activity.

Please contact us if you would like to book a Glacier Kayaking trip. You can also book Glacier Kayaking and other Mount Cook activities in conjunction with your accommodation booking.

Tasman Glacier Lake Trip

Glacier Kayaking is a great way to experience the magnificence of this world famous national park. At over 750 metres above sea level you can become part of the environment, paddle beneath towering glaciated mountains and view the majestic glaciers and summit of the mighty Aoraki Mount Cook.

Leave the crowds behind and explore the nooks and crannies of the glacier lake, getting up close with ice bergs.

All the trips are fully guided and guides have a vast knowledge of the area and all its inhabitants. The trips suit kayakers  with some paddling experience. Sorry but no beginners or novice paddlers.

A full on adventure for the keen kayaker. This trip provides a unique opportunity to meet icebergs face to face, view the glacier terminal face from a safe distance and explore the Tasman Lake with plenty of time to take it all in! There may be opportunities to beach the kayaks and explore some shoreline areas. You will stop in a glacier bay to have lunch. Nowhere else in New Zealand will you experience an adventure of this kind.

New Zealand’s longest glacier winds its way down from the Southern Alps for 29km before culminating at the terminal lake.  The transition from glacier to lake produces impressive icebergs on a regular basis; this truly is ‘big berg country’. Kayaks on all trips are fitted with sturdy outriggers for extra stability. We call them "Floaties".

• All double kayaks are fitted with outriggers (floaties) for perfect stability.
• Duration: 4-6 hours. Half day
• Departure Time: 9:00am 
• Price: $325 per person
• Lunch is not provided.
• Minimum age 14 years
• Previous experience Kayaking is essential for this trip.

Minimum numbers required.

Season:

2024/25 Season starts mid October and finishes on the mid April 2025.

Departure Point:

The Old Mountaineers Café, Mount Cook Village (about 20 minutes drive from Glentanner Park Centre).

What would I need to take?

Sun hat, sun glasses, warm clothing, sun cream, runners or outdoor sandals, camera, wind shell, lunch, snacks and water, water booties are ideal and any personal medication you may need.

Cancellation Policy

Mtcook.com reserve the right to cancel or change any part of any kayaking trip. This could be due to, but limited to adverse lake, river, road or weather conditions. mtcook.com have a strict cancellation policy which means that if mtcook.com cancel the trip due to any of the above conditions, we will give you a full refund or no charges made. If you decide not to do the trip within 1 week of the trip start time for any reason (you sleep in, have a vehicle breakdown, an unexpected illness or injury etc) or we cancel your booking because of client unsuitability due to poor fitness or health or because of inadequate kayaking experience due to ability and conditions there will be no refund. Please ensure you have travel insurance to cover all potential cancellation scenarios. Credit Card details held only to secure the booking. No money is taken from your card except if the cancellation policy comes into force.