Fox Glacier Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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$101 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this motel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Lake Gault are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (336 reviews)
"Booked a cabin which was cheap enough but no towels or coffee satchets to use in kitchen"

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
Sunset Motel
Sunset Motel
3 out of 5
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier
The price is AU$177 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified motel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (293 reviews)
"Quiet location with lovely room. Big glass wall looking to the mountains. Very clean and well appointed."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Sunset Motel
High Peaks Hotel
High Peaks Hotel
3.5 out of 5
167 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier
The price is AU$126 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest ...
7.6/10 Good! (303 reviews)
"The room we had was great. Very good sound proofing. Spaciou room.Comfortable chairs. Ex bed. Office area was ex. 2 things though - cafe and dining area was closed and our room had only 2 cups, 1 wine glass. Electric jug. No spoons or crockery. Car park weedy and scruffy."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

High Peaks Hotel
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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! (23 reviews)
"What a fabulous, unique place! So charming and well-appointed. Perfect for a couple. We loved it!"

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

The Church at FOX
Mathesons Escape
Mathesons Escape
Fox Glacier
Stay at this vacation home in Fox Glacier. Popular attractions Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Lake Matheson are located nearby.
Mathesons Escape
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 (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
Nice little motel with great staff!
"We had a great stay at Punga Grove! It was a perfect place to lay our heads after a long travel day. It was such a nice feeling to get out of the car with our tired, grumpy, restless kids, and be greeted with such warmth and kindness from the person at the front desk. We all perked up immediately. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Mar. 2025

Punga Grove
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Popular places to visit

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

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

Snow landing, Mount Tasman behin

Mt Cook and Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 30 mins - departs Fox Glacier)

AU$388
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Cook and Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 30 mins - departs Fox Glacier)
Franz Josef: Grand Circle 60 Minute Scenic Flight

Franz Josef: Grand Circle 60 Minute Scenic Flight

AU$630
per adult
Franz Josef: Grand Circle 60 Minute Scenic Flight
40 Minute Mt Cook, Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Snow Landing

40 Minute Mt Cook, Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Snow Landing

AU$518
per adult
40 Minute Mt Cook, Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Snow Landing
Bruce Bay

Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way

AU$261
per adult
Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

AU$401
per adult
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight
Franz Josef: Half-Day Nature Tour to Lake Matheson

Franz Josef: Half-Day Nature Tour to Lake Matheson

AU$86
per adult
Franz Josef: Half-Day Nature Tour to Lake Matheson
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Reviews of Fox Glacier

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
26
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
29
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

5/5 - Excellent

K

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

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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