Fox Glacier Travel 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.

Mt Cook View Motel
Mt Cook View Motel
4 out of 5
209 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier
The price is AU$87 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$87
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star motel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Lake Matheson ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (202 reviews)
"Nice overall facility. A little far from main town if walking."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Mt Cook View Motel
Sunset Motel
Sunset Motel
3 out of 5
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier
The price is AU$116 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (314 reviews)
"Out the back door of my room I could see Mount Cook"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Sunset Motel
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$73 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$73
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
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! (351 reviews)
"quiet place"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
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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! (24 reviews)
"Lovely job in renovating this old church. Great kitchen and appliances. The bed needs attention, you felt a bit like you were sleeping in a ditch with our bodies sinking in. Overall great though. Thank you."

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 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
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 (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (359 reviews)
"Great Place. Staff A , clean Only problem was we booked for 3people and the extra Bed in Lounge was quite uncomfortable and short. Otherwise would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

Glenfern Villas
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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

Franz Josef: Grand Circle 60 Minute Scenic Flight

Franz Josef: Grand Circle 60 Minute Scenic Flight

AU$635
per adult
Franz Josef: Grand Circle 60 Minute Scenic Flight
Bruce Bay

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

AU$264
per adult
Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way
40 Minute Mt Cook, Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Snow Landing

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

AU$523
per adult
40 Minute Mt Cook, Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Snow Landing
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
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

AU$404
per adult
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight
Fox Glacier to Mount Cook

Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with snow landing

AU$415
per adult
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with snow landing
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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