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Fox Glacier

Prepare for an icy adventure at Fox Glacier! Strap on your crampons and glide across stunning blue ice, framed by lush rainforests and towering peaks. The crisp air is invigorating, while breathtaking views make your jaw drop. Whether you're hiking or taking a scenic helicopter flight, this majestic glacier promises memories as cool as its ice!

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Fox Glacier Viewpoint / Te Kopikopiko O Te Waka

Get ready to be blown away by the breathtaking views at Fox Glacier Viewpoint in New Zealand! This spot offers jaw-dropping vistas of the iconic glacier and surrounding mountains. Pack your camera and prepare for some serious Instagram envy. Don't forget to snap a selfie with nature's masterpiece! #FoxGlacier #NewZealandBeauty

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Fox Glacier Valley Walk

Experience the stunning Fox Glacier Valley Walk, where turquoise glacial rivers meet towering peaks, offering breathtaking views and a unique opportunity to witness the raw beauty of New Zealand's rugged landscape.

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Lake Matheson- Jetty Viewpoint

Get ready for stunning reflections at Lake Matheson! From the Jetty Viewpoint, gaze upon the mirror-like surface of the water, perfectly framing the majestic Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Located in New Zealand's picturesque West Coast, this spot is a must-visit for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts alike. Don't forget your camera!

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Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk

Get ready to snap some seriously envy-inducing photos at Lake Matheson! This mirror-like lake reflects the stunning Southern Alps, creating picture-perfect views. The Te Ara Kairaumati Walk will take you on a leisurely stroll around the lake, with plenty of opportunities to soak in the natural beauty. Don't forget your camera – you'll want to capture every moment!

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Cook River / Weheka

Welcome to Cook River / Weheka in New Zealand! This charming little town on the West Coast is the perfect spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers. With stunning views of rugged mountains, pristine rivers, and lush forests, this hidden gem is sure to leave you breathless. Don't forget to check out the nearby Franz Josef Glacier for the ultimate bucket list experience!

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Stays

Stay4.8/5

Potters Creek Cosy Cabin

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The Church at FOX

<h2>Comfortable Living</h2> The Church at Fox in Fox Glacier offers a holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a washing machine. The ground-floor unit features a patio with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area. <h2>Modern Amenities</h2> The property includes a coffee machine, dishwasher, microwave, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, toaster, and free toiletries. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 158 km from Hokitika Airport, The Church at Fox provides easy access to local attractions. The surrounding area offers scenic mountain views and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Stay$$4.5/5

Alpine Escape

<h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> Alpine Escape in Franz Josef offers a lodge with free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Each ground-floor unit features air-conditioning, a balcony with mountain views, and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries. <h2>Modern Amenities</h2> Guests can enjoy streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, toaster, and electric kettle. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, outdoor furniture, seating area, and carpeted floors. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 132 km from Hokitika Airport, Alpine Escape provides easy access to Franz Josef attractions. Guests appreciate the scenic location with stunning mountain views, the convenience for nature trips, and the convenient location.

Stay$4.5/5

Rainforest Motel

Offering accommodation with free WiFi, satellite TV and lovely mountain views, Rainforest Motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Lake Matheson. Guests can enjoy the gardens overlooking Mount Fox. All apartments have a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Each heated apartment includes electric blankets and a seating area with a TV. There are a range of cafes within a 5-minute walk from the property. Rainforest Motel is 30 minutes’ drive from Gillespies Beach. Hokitika is a 2-hour drive away. The tour desk can book helicopter flights and guided walking tours. The motel also offers a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities. Free parking is available on site.

Stay$$$4.4/5

Kahere Retreat

Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 5 km north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 13km away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available. Featuring timber throughout, the heated accommodation has a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There is a bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Outside, guests can enjoy bush and creek access, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. There is a handcrafted wooden staircase which goes to the two upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room are downstairs. Lake Mapourika is just a 3-minute drive away.

Stay$$4.15/5

Franz Alpine Retreat

Franz Alpine Retreat is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, a 5-minute drive from Franz Josef Town. The peaceful retreat offers free parking. Franz Alpine Retreat offers a range of accommodation from Chalets to Studios. The chalets are modern with full kitchen facilities. A flat-screen TV, sofa seating area and tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Guests have access to a book library and laundry services. Outdoor activities such as hiking and sky diving are available. A continental breakfast can be arranged upon request. Other dining options are available near the property.

Stay$$$$4/5

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Located within walking distance from the impressive Fox Glacier, Scenic Hotel Te Weheka offers modern, spacious rooms with TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a desk and sitting area. Each room has a balcony, overlooking the lush countryside. All rooms at Scenic Hotel Te Weheka are luxuriously appointed. The large bathrooms are supplied with fluffy towels, bathrobes and bathroom amenities. The restaurant serves breakfast daily and offers refreshments throughout the day. Guests have access to the cozy guest lounge with a fireplace, comfy sofas and boardgames as well as to propery wide Wi-Fi. Free undercover private parking is available on site. EV charging is also available for $20 per day. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka is situated beneath the Southern Alps on New Zealand's West coast.

Stay$$$3.9/5

Lake Matheson Motel

Lake Matheson Motel offers peaceful, newly renovated accommodation with views of Mt Cook, only 400 metres from the main street of Fox Glacier town centre. Each room has electric blankets and new Smart-TV's. Situated on the West Coast highway and accessible by car or bus, Lake Matheson Motel is just 8 minutes’ drive from Lake Matheson. It is a 20-minute drive to the Glacier Hot Pools and West Coast Wildlife Centre. All studios and apartments at Lake Matheson Motel Fox Glacier include covered car parking, free WiFi, heating, hairdryers and cooking facilities. Some have a private spa bath. Guests have access to a garden with outdoor seating and barbecue area. Facilities include a guest laundry and tour desk. The motel offers free transfers to/from the bus depots. Continental breakfast is available and can be served to the guest rooms.

Stay$3.65/5

Chateau Backpackers & Motels

Surrounded by rainforest and mountains, Chateau Backpackers & Motels offers an outdoor fire pit, BBQ facilities. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Waiho River, it offers free WiFi and free parking on site. There are also a number of restaurants within a 15-minute walk. Guests can choose between ‘pod’ dormitory rooms or private rooms with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and electric kettle. Most rooms also have a TV. The pods feature a privacy curtain, a power point and a USB port. The property offers 2 communal kitchens,a deck, as well as a book exchange and video library. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and book local activities.

Stay5/5

The Shepherds Hut with Farmland Views Fox Glacier

Stay4.9/5

Ropatini's Homestay Bed and Breakfast

Stay4.9/5

Fox Glacier Mountainview Bed and Breakfast

Stay4.5/5

Bella Vista Fox Glacier Motel Accommodation

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Fox Glacier at Bella Vista Fox Glacier Motel, where modern comfort meets stunning mountain views, providing the perfect base for your unforgettable adventures in New Zealand’s spectacular wilderness.

Stay4.3/5

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park

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Fox Glacier Lodge

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$211.29

4.7/5

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Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

$290.52

4.7/5

3 h

Tandem Skydive 13,000ft from Franz Josef

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Multiple departure times. Allow 3 hours for your tandem skydive experience.

$255.06

4.9/5

40 mins

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the Southern Alps and circle the top of magnificent Mt Cook. Topped off with a spectacular snow landing, this is the best helicopter experience on the West Coast.

$407.90

4.9/5

25 mins

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air.

$231.83

4.9/5

25 mins

Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Take to the skies above the Fox Glacier Township before heading towards the Fox Glacier and exploring the dynamic icefalls on this 25-minute helicopter flight. A snow landing above the glacier allows you to set foot on a largely inaccessible area and breathe in the pristine alpine air as the majesty of the landscape surrounds you.

$231.83

5/5

2 h

Private Flight: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014, and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our PRIVATE Mt Cook Supreme flight you'll fly over the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman Glaciers and fly into the Southern Alps to see Mount Cook and enjoy two included 10-minute landings - the first a snow landing for photos and the second on the Shackleton Glacier. Total experience time approx. 60 minutes. Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office. Please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may share the check in and van travel with other passengers on other flights. Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter's weight and balance requirements.

$1,974.20

4.5/5

35 mins

Fox Glacier & Mount Cook 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

Enjoy the ultimate helicopter experience on this 35-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both Fox Glacier and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the Southern Alps and then fly beside the west face of Mount Cook. Topped off with a spectacular snow landing, this is an incredible way to experience the West Coast..

$290.52

4.7/5

1 h

Mt Cook Supreme: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins

Your tour operator is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our Mt Cook Supreme flight you'll fly over the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman Glaciers and fly into the Southern Alps to see Mount Cook and enjoy two included 10 minute landings - the first a snow landing for photos and the second on the Shackleton Glacier. Total experience time approx. 60 minutes. If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight. Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office.

$512.15

4.7/5

3 h

Tandem Skydive 18,000ft from Franz Josef

$457.21

4.9/5

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Small-Group Kayak Adventure in Franz Josef Glacier

A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern Alps and Glaciers. Lake Mapourika was created by the mighty Franz Josef Glacier as it retreated some 14 000 years ago, now it sits sandwiched between the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. The glassy water and unbeatable views make it one of the scenic gems of the West Coast. Explore a kiwi sanctuary set amidst some of the oldest untouched rainforest in Westland! This tour lasts up to three hours and is designed to complete your Glacier Country Experience!