Fox Glacier Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Fox Glacier which includes forest scenes
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.

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$68 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$68
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this motel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Popular attractions Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Lake Gault are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (313 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2024

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4 out of 5
55 Main Road SH6, Fox Glacier
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$92 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$92
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (481 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier Lodge
Fox Glacier Lodge
4 out of 5
41 Sullivan Road, Fox Glacier
The price is AU$165 per night from 16 May to 17 May
AU$165
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
"We stayed one night, room was reasonably clean, staff was super friendly. Breakfast is included, very basic but enough to start the day. The bread on the table appeared to be homemade and was very good. Small kitchen area for everyone trying to cook breakfast at the same time but doable. All in all ..."

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2024

Fox Glacier Lodge
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Punga Grove
Punga Grove
3 out of 5
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
"Excellent location. Clean and comfortable room."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

Punga Grove
The Church at FOX
The Church at FOX
4 out of 5
5 Main Rd, Fox Glacier
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Lake Gault ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Everthing was perfect!"

Reviewed on 2 Mar. 2024

The Church at FOX
Glenfern Villas
Glenfern Villas
4.5 out of 5
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
"Immaculate 2 bedrooms villa, beautiful mountain view and plenty of space for a family of 4. They offered free DVDs, very clean coin operated laundry room. Plenty of coffee, tea selection and generous milk provided. Highly recommend to stay at 5 stars Glenfern villa."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2024

Glenfern Villas
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Popular places to visit

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Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest during your travels to Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
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Peak Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Fox Glacier with a trip to Peak Viewpoint. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

Peak Viewpoint

Activities

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Franz Josef: Half-Day Nature Tour to Lake Matheson

AU$89
Per adult
Franz Josef: Half-Day Nature Tour to Lake Matheson
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Twin Glacier Fox and Franz, Snow Landing (allow 30 mins - departing Fox Glacier)

AU$401
Per adult
Twin Glacier Fox and Franz, Snow Landing (allow 30 mins - departing Fox Glacier)
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Heli Hike Fox Glacier

AU$627
Per adult
Heli Hike Fox Glacier
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Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide

AU$89
Per adult
Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide
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The GRAND TOUR, snow landing (allow 40 minutes - departing Franz Josef)

AU$549
Per adult
The GRAND TOUR, snow landing (allow 40 minutes - departing Franz Josef)
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Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

AU$315
Per adult
Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)
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Reviews of Fox Glacier

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
27 May 2020

The best view of Fox Glacier is at these view point just past Lake Matheson

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Mar 2020

What a beautiful part of NZ. A shame there is so many helicopters buzzing around disturbing the peaceful setting.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
5 Feb 2020

Check the weather and time your visit for visibility and conditions.

5/5 - Excellent

K
30 Jan 2020

Recommend that you drive toward Fox Glacier Lookout out towards Lake Matheson. You can see the entire face of the glacier and the ice flow; which from a distance looks like a river. Stunningly beautiful. This area of Aotearoa, will not disappoint.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
29 Jan 2020

It is certainly worth walking to the Fox Glacier outlook. The walk through forest is very pleasant.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Jan 2020

The weather was disappointing - wet most of the time. The Fox Glacier walks we'd planned were unavailable, due to the recent floods. Dining at big Foot and general ambience of the Village were great.

Cities near Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier showing a lake or waterhole, mountains and forest scenes

Westland Tai Poutini National Park