The majestic Tasman Glacier, located within New Zealand's Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, offers various ways to experience its dramatic landscape. While the park is free to enter, accessing the glacier typically involves a car drive to the Tasman Valley, followed by easy to moderate walks to viewpoints. Solo visits are popular for hiking the well-marked trails, but guided boat tours on Tasman Lake (seasonal, approximately NZD 170-200, 2.5-3 hours including shuttle) offer unique close-up views of icebergs and the glacier terminal face, while guided heli-hiking or scenic flights provide unparalleled aerial perspectives (higher cost, half to full-day). Seasonal restrictions apply, with boat tours operating primarily from late September to May, and winter (June-August) bringing colder temperatures and potential snow, which can affect track access. A typical visit duration ranges from 1-2 hours for a viewpoint walk to 3 hours for a boat tour, or a full day for more extensive guided trips. Other useful insights include dressing in layers due to changeable alpine weather, and recognizing the glacier's rapid retreat, making a visit a unique, time-sensitive opportunity.