Get ready for the most popular view of Tasman Lake in Mount Cook National Park. Located just outside of Mount Cook Village on New Zealand's South Island, the Tasman Lake walk offers stunning views of the Tasman Glacier lake and the surrounding mountains, as well as close access to icebergs. A 25 minute hike from the parking lot leads to the perfect spot to marvel at sunrise reflections off the lakes surface. A few minutes after beginning the track from the carpark, at the fork take the path to the right for the Tasman River. This will lead you to the rivers edge (after a bit of a scramble over some rocks) and the best view of the Tasman Lake.

Photography info: Tasman Lake works best at sunrise for light and colour in the sky. Avoid the crowds and start the day early by getting here and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. During winter astro photography and milkyway captures are amazing in this dark sky area.