塔斯曼冰川

我們去的時機太好了，第二天那條路必經的弔橋就關閉維護了，酒店裡被突然取消行程的遊客被大巴送回來不知所措。

塔斯曼冰川（Tasman Glacier ）位於新西蘭南島庫克山國家公園的塔斯曼湖中，為新西蘭最長的冰川，長27千米，寬4千米，面積101平方千米，厚度可達600米，高於海平面3000米，為世界上最長的冰川之一。塔斯曼冰河每天以23到45公分不等的速度，緩緩的下滑，慢的幾乎讓人察覺不到 。作為距離海洋最近冰川的代表，尤其是在1995年以後至今，冰川迅速減少，冰川前緣比原來後退了近1公里的距離。

在探險中體驗別樣風景 飛越三大冰川的感覺確實震撼，雪厚且軟，讓我想起了少女峰的雪景 對於我們這種從小生長在南方的孩子來說 還是超級興奮的！踏足世界上最長冰川之一，總算不枉此行！感覺超級興奮！據說近年來由於全球變暖，冰川融化速度變快 所以建議要去的朋友還是趁早吧！

A 45-minute snowplane tour of Tasman Glacier (including landing) and a 20-minute helicopter landing on the snow mountain. Snow planes are higher than helicopters and are ideal for glaciers, but families with children under eight who can't take part in glacier hiking can enjoy the panorama of New Zealand's highest peak, Cook Peak, at close range, and scatter wilderness on Tasman Glacier. Helicopter snowfall is more suitable for the budget is not high, but want to experience helicopter air sightseeing, but also want to close contact with snow mountain friends. Either way, you won't be disappointed.

At the Cook Hill Airport Registry, we first measured our weight, put on our equipment, and then flew to the glacier by helicopter. The propeller blew up. After getting off the plane, we had to squat and wait for the helicopter to fly away. The glacier was not too cold at noon in summer. We only wore our own thin down jacket and provided hats and gloves. Glacier hiking is not too difficult, the coach will take it safely, the whole trip more than two hours, a slight physical consumption.

The clouds around us are elegant and the snow mountain glaciers are white, such as the snow mountains carved with ice are swiftly thrown behind our heads. We enjoy the Kuk Mountain National Forest Park all the way, enjoy the snowy mountain peaks soaring into the clouds, the ice gaps filled by the icebergs and the sparkling rivers. About twenty minutes after the flight, the plane reached the summit of the snow mountain, and then landed us out of the cabin to enjoy the wonderful world of ice and snow, the miracle of the world. Standing on the top of the alpine glacier, watching the mountains and glaciers, enjoy the magnificent scenery, at the foot of which is the valley eroded by the glacier centuries ago.

NZD 155 reported a morning cruise. In contrast to yesterday's cloudy and rainy day, the sun is shining. At the hotel gathering, the bus departed and the matters needing attention were stated. After about 10 minutes, get off and walk for 20 minutes. Come to the glacier lake, put on your life jacket, get on the boat. The guide will explain current glacier melting conditions, color, hardness, etc. We will also be close to let you feel. Finally, a fast cruise. Early in the morning, it's cold. Remember to wear a warm hat and gloves.

來新西蘭怎麼能不來塔斯曼冰川，今天上午來到庫克山的塔斯曼冰川，這是新西蘭最大的冰川。冰川形成的山谷開闊，遠處山峰白雪皚皚景色宏偉，連綿起伏，大氣磅礴，近處湖泊平靜似鏡，倒影嘆為觀止。