Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier
The scenic beauty is complimented by the pristine native rainforest that surrounds Fox Glacier.
The scenic beauty is complimented by the pristine native rainforest that surrounds Fox Glacier.
Tucked into the forested foothills of the Southern Alps, the cosy township of Fox Glacier is geared up for glacier walks, hikes and flights. Fox Glazier is undeniably one of the most popular tourist attractions for visitors on holiday in New Zealand. Fox Glacier is located on the West Coast of New Zealand and it contains rugged natural beauty with rainforest and native bush. The glaciers of the West Coast flow into the rainforest at Fox Glacier which allow visitors to explore the area. The glacier’s ice flows from the Southern Alps down towards the township of Fox Glacier. For those on holiday in Fox Glacier the town is an ideal base for glacier walking trails, heli-hikes and scenic flights. At 13 kms long, Fox Glacier is the longest of the West Coast glaciers.
Tucked into the forested foothills of the Southern Alps, the cosy township of Fox Glacier is geared up for glacier walks, hikes and flights. Fox Glazier is undeniably one of the most popular tourist attractions for visitors on holiday in New Zealand. Fox Glacier is located on the West Coast of New Zealand and it contains rugged natural beauty with rainforest and native bush. The glaciers of the West Coast flow into the rainforest at Fox Glacier which allow visitors to explore the area.
The glacier’s ice flows from the Southern Alps down towards the township of Fox Glacier. For those on holiday in Fox Glacier the town is an ideal base for glacier walking trails, heli-hikes and scenic flights. At 13 kms long, Fox Glacier is the longest of the West Coast glaciers.
Fox Glacier describes both the glacier and the nearby village and is named after Sir William Fox, New Zealand’s Prime Minister from 1869 to 1872. Fox Glacier holidays will invariably involve an ice-hiking adventure or a sightseeing flight. The glow worm caves which are just a short walk from the town centre offer a good choice of cafés and restaurants. The beautiful Lake Matheson is also close by and is one of the most photographed lakes in New Zealand. The reflection of Mount Cook on the lake on a clear day is a truly memorable Fox Glacier holiday experience.
The scenic splendour of the area is beautifully complimented by the pristine native rainforest that surrounds Fox Glacier. For a stunning vista of the mountains, visitors on holiday to Fox Glacier should try the walk up mount fox. There are numerous scenic trails and bush walks to ensure that holidays in Fox Glacier keep you fit and and engaged.
Fox Glacier is reached by road. From the South, Queenstown is approximately four and a half hours drive. Wanaka is approximately 3 hours by car and Haast is approximately 90 minutes. From the North, the drive from Christchurch is approximately five and a half hours. Greymouth is approximately 3 hours by car and Hokitika is approximately 2 hours away.
There are numerous scenic trails and bush walks to ensure that holidays in Fox Glacier keep you fit and and engaged.
Fox Glacier is located in a mountainous area and therefore is subjected to great variations in its weather patterns.
The temperature can vary between 0-25 degrees celsius, and the West Coast is notorious for its wild wet weather, hence its magnificent rainforests! Weather and cloud levels can change within a matter of minutes. Fox Glacier offers a more relaxed atmosphere if you are choosing between Fox and Franz Josef Glacier.
People visit Fox Glacier throughout the year but the most popular season is between October and April. October is the wettest month and February is the driest. January is the warmest month and July is the coolest.
