New Zealand Valley views from Brewster Glacier

Brewster glacier is one of my favorite spots on the South Island of New Zealand. Camping in front of the glacier surrounded by massiv ice and huge snowy mountains is an experience that you will not forget.

Especially for sunrise you have a high chance of a cloud inversion in the nearby valley. So take an eye on it and don´t relax all the time next to the glacier.

Take your time in the morning and hike to the ridge next to the glacier lagoon. It is only a few minutes and here you often have a potential chance for a cloud inversion in the valley.

Place a person for scale.

This 11 km out-and-back trail with 1300 meter of elevation is a very challenging hike and requires a huge certain level of fitness. From the parking lot you hike to Brewster Hut. The trail is easy to find and moderate doable with a hard physical effort. From here navigation and trail up to the glacier are hard. Please be super careful.

Around the glacier lake are some camping spots.

Always inform yourself about the weather conditions and if there is snow on the track. Probably bring prepared equipment for those sections.

If you want to stay the night in the Brewster hut you need to reserve the hut before you go. The department of conversation as a professional homepage with all important informations: https://www.doc.govt.nz/

Parking spot is directly at the trailhead.