Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier is named after Sir William Fox, New Zealand’s Prime Minister from 1869 to 1872 and represents both the glacier and the nearby village. Like its bigger neighbour up the road, Franz Josef, the glacier descends from the Southern Alps down into a temperate rainforest just 1000 feet above sea level. However, Fox Glacier is more intimate than Franz Josef.
You can see the glacier in a variety of ways. One way is to take a walk to the terminal face, either on your own or on a guided tour. You can also book a helicopter ice-hiking adventure or sightseeing flight to see the glacier. Another thing to do in the region is to visit the glow worm caves which are just a short walk from the town center. You can find a good choice of cafes and restaurants in the town center after your touring activities.
One of the most photographed lakes in New Zealand, Lake Matheson, is close to Fox Glacier. Picture perfect Lake Matheson is famous for mirror-like reflections of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman on calm clear days.
Stay
St. Moritz
Misty Peaks
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Fox Glacier Guides
Fox Glacier Guiding Heli Hike
Fox Glacier Guiding Terminal Face Walk
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Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.