Fox Glacier Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A glacier with steep, rocky cliffs and lush green vegetation.
A glacier-fed lake surrounded by steep, forested mountains.
A person walking through a narrow, icy tunnel.
An ice cave with a narrow passage and a light source at the end.
A group of people hiking on a snow-covered glacier with a clear blue sky.

In the foothills of the snowcapped Southern Alps rests a beautiful ice queen.

Fox Glacier is on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. After making her way down from 2,600m-high peaks, this slumbering ice queen spills out into a rainforest, for the perfect finale. Lying low in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, close to the Fox Glacier township, this foxy lady is easily accessible. Don’t be fooled by her peaceful appearance though. If she stirs, walls of melting ice can crush those who tempt her.

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

4 out of 5
209 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
The price is AU$180 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$180
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Lake Matheson and Lake Matheson are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
"This motel doesn’t look impressive from the outside, but the inside was immaculately clean, spacious, and modern. Excellent value, definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel

3 out of 5
93 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
The price is AU$150 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$150
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Matheson and Lake Matheson ...
Sunset Motel
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

2 out of 5
Kerrs Road Fox Glacier
The price is AU$66 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$66
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Matheson and Lake Matheson are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (419 reviews)
"Very basic bed only arrangement."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Church at FOX

The Church at FOX

4 out of 5
5 Main Rd Fox Glacier
Stay at this holiday home in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Te Koha Gallery and Fox Glacier Guiding are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"Lovely job in renovating this old church. Great kitchen and appliances. The bed needs attention, you felt a bit like you were sleeping in a ditch with our bodies sinking in. Overall great though. Thank you."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

The Church at FOX
Punga Grove

Punga Grove

3 out of 5
Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)
"Staff lovely and helpful, room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Keep up the great work Punga Team"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Punga Grove
Glenfern Villas

Glenfern Villas

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Glenfern Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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