fox glacier walks

Based at Fox township, Fox Glacier Guiding are the experts who will gladly share their intimate knowledge of this magnificent region. All necessary equipment is provided including ground transport, boots, socks, crampons, raincoat, alpenstock and highly trained guides. Reporting time is 15 minutes prior to departures.

Full Day Helihike
Half day Helihike
Full Day Glacier Walk
Half Day Glacier Walk
Walk to Glacier Terminal

About Fox Glacier
A visit to Fox Glacier is an unforgettable experience. The longest of the West Coast Glaciers, it is unique in that it ends in temperate rainforest, just 250m above sea level. In this relatively mild climate, the Fox glacier is one of the most easily accessible glaciers in the world. There are more 3,000m (10,000ft) peaks at the head of the Fox Glacier than in any other valley in New Zealand.

Fed by four alpine glaciers, Fox Glacier falls 2600 metres on its 13 kilometre journey towards the coast. Named after an early New Zealand Prime Minister, William Fox. The glacier is 300 metres deep and its terminal face is just 5 kilometres from the township. The road to the glacier crosses ancient moraine from earlier advances and retreats.