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Glacier Explorers up-and-running for summer season
Monday, 16 September 2013, 5:27 pm | Glacier Explorers
Access to New Zealand’s stunning Tasman Glacier is once again possible as iconic tourism operator Glacier Explorers opens for summer business this week taking the first guests on their once-in-a-lifetime boat trip. More >>
Massive Glacier Calving at Aoraki
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 4:07 pm | Glacier Explorers
Media release from Glacier Explorers 31 January 2012 Massive Glacier Calving at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park More >>
Art installation tells story of Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 3:08 pm | Glacier Explorers
An Auckland fine arts student has highlighted the issue of global warming through an art installation on the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. More >>
Spectacular season gets underway at Glacier Explorers
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 4:24 pm | Glacier Explorers
Spectacular viewing conditions are expected for the 2011/2012 iceberg and glacier cruising season which opens tomorrow (Wednesday 7 September) at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. More >>
Glacier Explorers close after another record breaking season
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 12:17 pm | Glacier Explorers
Three historic and unprecedented glacial calvings, massive floating icebergs and many ‘blue ice’ sightings were all part of the most magnificent season in the 35 year history of the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake, according to Aoraki Mount Cook ... More >>
Glacier Explorers not on ice for winter yet as expected
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 2:19 pm | Glacier Explorers
Glacier Explorers not on ice for winter yet as expected Glacier Explorers is set to stay open until at least Queens Birthday weekend in early June and maybe longer as the autumn season is dominated by stable weather and favourable market conditions. ... More >>
Images: Quake Causes Glacier surge at Aoraki Mt Cook
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 9:48 am | Glacier Explorers
Yesterday’s Christchurch earthquake triggered a spectacular glacier calving at Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake that is believed to be the largest freshwater Basal* calving in the world to be caught on camera. More >>
‘Blue ice’ iceberg experience wows visitors to Mt Cook
Friday, 14 January 2011, 2:51 pm | Glacier Explorers
A sighting of ‘blue ice’ at the base of a massive iceberg that rolled over in the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake yesterday (Thursday January 13) has been captured in a series of stunning images. More >>
Massive, historic calving - ‘trip of a lifetime’
Monday, 23 August 2010, 1:57 pm | Glacier Explorers
Thirty to 50 million tonnes of ice has crashed off the Tasman Glacier Terminal Face in a massive calving that has resulted in at least 20 significant ‘bergs floating in the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake – adding more drama and spectacle to an already ... More >>
Glacier exploration on ice for winter
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 2:01 pm | Glacier Explorers
One of New Zealand’s most unique tourist attractions has once again been put on ice for the winter season. More >>
Spectacular iceberg action at Aoraki Mount Cook
Tuesday, 26 January 2010, 3:30 pm | Glacier Explorers
Passengers aboard two Glacier Explorers boats at Aoraki Mount Cook last weekend were treated to a real show-stopper when the largest iceberg in the Tasman Glacier terminal lake rolled over and split in two right before their eyes. More >>
Glacier Explorers’ bumper season tip of iceberg
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 12:24 pm | Glacier Explorers
Wintry conditions may have forced the early closure of one of New Zealand’s most unique tourist attractions but they’ve left a spectacular natural phenomenon in their wake. Strong winds at Aoraki Mount Cook have blown more than 50 icebergs of ... More >>
Glacier exploration on ice for winter
Friday, 9 May 2008, 10:22 am | Glacier Explorers
Close encounters with icebergs and glaciers at Aoraki Mount Cook will be put on ice from 10 May for the winter, concluding Glacier Explorers’ most successful season to date. More >>
New manager for unforgettable Glacier experience
Monday, 10 March 2008, 10:26 am | Glacier Explorers
The Aoraki Mount Cook trip that offers a close encounter with icebergs and glaciers today announced it has appointed a new manager and expanded its vessel fleet. More >>
