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 Located
on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand,
in the heart of the Westland National Park, 171 kms south of Greymouth and 25
Kms from Franz Josef, Fox Glacier is a small town (pop
375)
located near the world famous Fox Glacier and the most photographed lake in New
Zealand - Lake Matheson.
Besides the Glacier and Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier is also known for the various
glow worm caves that surround the area.
At Fox Glacier there is a range of activities ranging from the walks on Fox
Glacier with a duration of 3 hours, cycling to Lake Matheson, scenic helicopter
flights of Mt Cook, Fox, Tasman and Franz Josef Glaciers.
When you arrive at Fox Glacier you immediately feel relaxed in its
intimate, village atmosphere. It has a stunning outlook across
surrounding farms and offers breathtaking views of New Zealand’s highest
peaks Aoraki (Mt Cook) and Mt Tasman. Tucked discreetly into the
rainforest-clad foothills of the Southern Alps, the town was founded
when gold was discovered.
Visitors to Fox Glacier will find a small but comfortable township with two
Hotels, a good selection of motel, hostel and motor camp accommodation and
several restaurants. Despite being in the wilderness, the town has all essential
services including a good garage, a district nurse and Visitors Centre and Department
of Conservation Office.
Fox Glacier is the the home of Lake Matheson. Located five minutes'
drive from Fox township. Take the 1 hour 30 minute walk around the lake
to see the beautiful reflection of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. The
track is well maintained, and there are boardwalks and specially made
platforms for getting the right angle for your pictures.
Fox Glacier is near the beginning to the Copeland Track.
Fox Glacier is served by various coach/bus operators providing regular daily
services to Wanaka
and Queenstown and north to Hokitika, Greymouth, Punakaiki - home of the
Pancake Rocks, Westport and Nelson.
There is no direct air service to Fox Glacier. The nearest airport for air
services from Christchurch is Hokitika.
There are no passenger train or rail services to and/ from Fox Glacier |
