- Accommodation:
- Transport:
- Fox Glacier is located on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, in the heart of Glacier Country
- From Christchurch, a car journey takes around 5hrs 45mins
- From Dunedin it takes 7hrs
- From Haast the drive takes 1hr 22mins
- From Queenstown is takes 4hrs
- InterCity Bus operates daily buses to Fox Glacier from Nelson, Queenstown and destinations along the West Coast. It takes 10hrs 25mins
- Buses from Franz Josef and Fox Glacier connect with the TranzAlpine, which departs from Christchurch
- Things to see:
- Lake Matheson
- Franz Josef Glacier (25min drive to Fox Glacier)
- Victoria Falls
- Fox Glacier Town
- Minnehaha Walk
- Gillespies Beach
- Tips:
- An Adult heli hike ticket is NZD$469.00
- As of May 2019, there is a long term closure in place for both the Fox Glacier Valley access road and walking track. Check the Department of Conservation website for updates
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