Holiday Park in Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Fox Glacier Holiday Park Introduction

Located close to all that attracts you to Glacier Country on the West Coast, Fox Glacier Holiday Park is right where you need it when you need it. We have spacious grounds in a quiet location with majestic views of the Southern Alps. Only five minutes walk to Fox Village, on the road to the mirror reflections of Lake Matheson.

Our holiday park in Fox Glacier offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all travellers' needs. There are motels, self-contained units, cabins, and powered and non-powered sites to choose from.

We have access facilities for guests with disabilities and a large family bathroom in our brand new amenities block (2008). We have invested great energy into creating a place where you can truly feel at home while on holiday.

Our friendly staff know all the best attractions for you to discover, and can help you plan your activities and adventures while staying with us. Our popular OUT-FOXING information displays and booklets enhance guests' enjoyment of the many walks in our area.

Our OUT-FOXING guides provide you with detailed information on our favourite local walks and guided activities. We have included detailed maps and many tips like: best times to go, the duration of walks, physical requirements or demands and if any special equipment or guides are required. These OUT-FOXING guides have been developed to save you time when you get here and to best connect you with the environment you are here to experience.

Fox Glacier Local Attractions and Activities

• Fox Glacier Village – Great restaurants, bars, cafés and shops, all within a few minutes walk of the Fox Glacier Holiday Park. There is also a small supermarket and service station
• Lake Matheson – World famous for its beautiful mirror reflections of Mt Cook/Aorangi, Mt Tasman and the Southern Alps, a 'must do' New Zealand experience
• Gillespies Beach – The West Coast is famous for its wilderness beaches, and Gillespies is the best of these
• Scenic Helicopter Flights and Snow Landings – You take off in the Fox valley, near sea level, and in minutes you've climbed to the top of the Southern Alps. Breathtaking scenery!
• Guided Glacier Walks – Fox Glacier is the best place in New Zealand to do a guided glacier walk, ice climbing and heli-hiking. Trips to suit all budgets and fitness levels
• Tandem Skydiving – Skydiving at its absolute best. Imagine 12,000 feet of adrenaline pumping action above New Zealand's most awesome coastal, rainforest and alpine scenery!
• Hunting and Fishing Expeditions – These can be organised by our staff, many of these tours include a helicopter flight into the mountains with experienced local guides
• Welcome Flat Hotpools and Copeland Track – Easy access to the Copeland track and Welcome Flat hot pools, we have vehicle and luggage storage available for your security needs

Fox Glacier Holiday Park Accommodation

We have the following private accommodation units available at our Fox Glacier campgrounds:

Studio Units – Sleep two to three persons.

One-Bedroom Units – Sleep four to six persons.

Two-Bedroom Units – Sleep four to seven persons.

Leisure Lodge Studio – Sleep two persons.

Leisure Lodge One-Bedroom – Sleep five persons.

Leisure Lodge Two-Bedroom – Sleep four to eight persons.

Self-Contained Studio – Sleep two persons.

Self-Contained Two-Bedroom – Sleep four to six persons.

All the above units have their own shower, toilet, kitchen, bedding, towels, electric blankets and heating.

We also have shared units available:

Lodge Rooms – Sleep four to six persons.

Standard Cabins – Sleep four to six persons.

• The lodge facility has communal bathrooms, kitchen/dining and TV area. All lodge rooms have heaters, double beds and mixture of single beds and bunks
• The Standard Cabins have heaters, double beds and mixture of single beds and bunks
• Please supply own bedding, towels and cooking equipment
• Bedding and cooking equipment hire is available

Powered Sites – For campervans, caravans, vans and long wheel base vehicles.

Non-Powered Sites/Tent Sites – Tent sites in a secure location.

Fox Glacier Holiday Park Facilities

Facilities of this holiday park include:

• Modern shower and toilet blocks, including family bathroom (new 2008)
• Three separate kitchens and dining areas
• Free gas barbecues
• Wireless Broadband and coin operated Internet access
• Out-foxing information to connect you with the environment
• Free bookings service for local activities
• Children's adventure playground
• Luggage and vehicle storage
• Coin-operated laundries
• Bedding hire available
• Cooking kits for hire
• Postal service
• Dump station

For bookings and further information about our Fox Glacier campgrounds, please contact us, visit our holiday park in Fox Glacier Web site, or make a booking.

About Fox Glacier and the West Coast

The Glaciers – On the West Coast, remnants of the ice age cascade from vast snowfields of the Southern Alps to valley floors just 300 metres above sea level. Nowhere in the world's temperate zones are glaciers so accessible.

A range of companies offer guided excursions to explore the spectacular ice formations. All companies provide professional guides that give full explanations regarding the geological features, flora and fauna of the area.

Helicopter and fixed wing aircraft also provide scenic flights and snow landings amidst New Zealand's highest peaks overlooking the glaciers.

The villages of Franz and Fox Glacier are good bases from which to explore the glaciers. A range of walks exist surrounding the glaciers that provide excellent vantage points for viewing the glacier as well as exploring rainforest environments.

West Coast – In New Zealand, the “West Coast” generally refers to the narrow strip of land between the South Island's Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea.

The West Coast is memorable for its mountain peaks, massive glaciers, bizarre limestone landscapes, mysterious lakes and raging rivers, lush rainforest and a magnificent, wild coastline.

It contains the largest area of protected land of any region in New Zealand and provides access to five of New Zealand's 13 national parks. The southern West Coast area has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its uniqueness and recognition as a “special place” in the world.

Main West Coast centres:

• Westport—the main town in Northern West Coast with nearby fur seal colony at Cape Foulwind
• Greymouth—the major town on the West Coast and the terminus for the TranzAlpine rail journey from Christchurch
• Hokitika—the other main centre in this area, the hub of the early gold rush
• Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier—base camp for trips onto the glaciers
• Haast—offers a range of local sights to break the journey when travelling from Queenstown or Wanaka

For bookings and further information about our Fox Glacier campgrounds, please contact us, visit our holiday park in Fox Glacier Web site, or make a booking.

Affiliations

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