Pair rescued after being stranded near largest glacier in NZ

May 8, 2025

Two people have been airlifted from Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park after strong winds and rain overnight left them stranded.

The pair activated a personal locator beacon near the Tasman Glacier at 8.55am on Friday.

A spokesperson for the Maritime NZ rescue coordination centre said they were unable to walk out due to severe weather conditions.

The pair was picked up by helicopter at 10.07am. The spokesperson could not yet say if either person had been injured.