Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier is a large glacier located in the Westland National Park, on the West Coast. A popular tourist destination, Fox Glacier is fed by four alpine glaciers and falls 2,600 metres. There are plenty of options for activities close to the village including a number of ways to experience the glacier, quiet walks and beachcombing, or serious adrenalin pumping adventures. more
Fox Glacier terminal face is just five kilometres from the village. At night you can walk along a bush path to a fern grotto to see glow worms on show. Near Fox Glacier is beautiful Lake Matheson, famous for its mirror-like reflections of Aoraki / Mount Cook and Mount Tasman/ Rarakiroa, New Zealand’s highest peaks, on a clear day. A delightful bush track walk follows the lake edge.
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AIR RANGITATA - Mid Canterbury
AIR RANGITATA - Mid Canterbury
Scenic flights over the South Island's spectacular Southern Alps. Our high wing Cessna seats five and provides fantastic viewing and photo opportunities. Enjoy unimpeded views as you fly through a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty. Scenic routes include Mt Cook & West Coast Glaciers and the Rangitata Headwaters. Airport transfers from Christchurch to Queenstown or anywhere in between.
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- +64 3 696 3848
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- +64 27 473 2581
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- 372 Rangitata Terrace Road, Ashburton, New Zealand
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AIR SAFARIS AND SERVICES - Franz Josef & Tekapo
AIR SAFARIS AND SERVICES - Franz Josef & Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Our spectacular "Grand Traverse" Scenic flights promise an incredible view of the mighty Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and rugged Westland National Park before traversing Mount Cook to explore the vast Mount Cook National Park. Experienced pilots, safe, modern aircraft, every seat has a window - get the big picture!
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- +64 (0)3 752 0716
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- 0800 723 274 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Main Road, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland, New Zealand
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AIR SAFARIS HELICOPTERS - Lake Tekapo
AIR SAFARIS HELICOPTERS - Lake Tekapo
Mobile-friendly - Air Safaris offers a range of helicopter flights from Lake Tekapo. All with a snow or alpine landing. Chose from the 30 minute Explorer, the 45 minute Grandeur or the 60 minute Magic. See New Zealand’s tallest mountains and longest glaciers up close.
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- +64 3 680 6880
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- 0800 806 880 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- PO Box 71, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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CHAUFFEUR TOURS & TRANSPORT - South Island
CHAUFFEUR TOURS & TRANSPORT - South Island
Mobile-friendly - Chauffeurnz.com specialises in transport for the South Island of New Zealand. We are committed to providing ultimate comfort private chauffeur services to meet each client's unique requirements while on holiday or corporate transfers. If you would like to be privately chauffeured in the luxury of Lexus sedans and Mercedes Benz mini vans we are the transport business for you.
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- +64 27 251 1133
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- Christchurch, New Zealand
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DISTINCTION FOX GLACIER TE WEHEKA HOTEL - West Coast, South Island
DISTINCTION FOX GLACIER TE WEHEKA HOTEL - West Coast, South Island
Mobile-friendly - Distinction Fox Glacier Te Weheka Hotel offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation nestled beneath the towering Southern Alps of New Zealand. Featuring spacious bedrooms with super king beds and en-suite bathrooms including separate shower and bath. After a day of adventure relax by the fireplace in the guest lounge or in your room offering magnificent views from your private balcony.
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- +64 3 751 0730
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- 15 Main Road, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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FOX GLACIER GUIDING - West Coast
FOX GLACIER GUIDING - West Coast
Mobile-friendly - Take a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast's longest glacier amidst fascinating ice formations with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company. To ensure your safety, our guides are trained through the internationally recognized New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. We offer a full range of trips to suit all fitness levels.
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- +64 3 751 0825
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- 0800 111 600 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier Village, New Zealand
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Fox Glacier Postcard
Fox Glacier Postcard
This stunning E-Postcard showcases the beautiful cascading Fox Glacier, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Digital postcards are fun to send and receive and an ideal way to message a friend or family member. Send one today!
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FOX GLACIER TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Fox Glacier
FOX GLACIER TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Fox Glacier
Mobile-friendly - Range of accommodation from tent sites through to modern motel units. Quiet and peaceful location close to Fox Glacier Village with its shops, bars and cafes. New first-class amenities including free gas barbecues and Internet access. Check out our OUTFOXING Guidebooks to enhance your experience of the Westland National Park.
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- +64 3 751 0821
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- 0800 154 366 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Kerrs Rd (off Cook Flat Rd), Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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GLACIER COUNTRY, WEST COAST NZ - Official Visitor Guide
GLACIER COUNTRY, WEST COAST NZ - Official Visitor Guide
Mobile-friendly - Active adventure, relaxation or family fun all against the backdrop of spectacular scenery, Glacier Country offers something for everyone. From the mountains to the sea, you won't want to miss any of it. Create your own unforgettable Glacier Country experience from the wealth of things to do in Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Okarito and the surrounding area.
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- Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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HEARTLAND HOTEL FOX GLACIER - Fox Glacier
HEARTLAND HOTEL FOX GLACIER - Fox Glacier
Mobile-friendly - Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier originally opened in 1928 and has provided comfortable accommodation for climbers and adventurers from all corners of the world. Restored in 2007, the hotel proudly continues its tradition, with updated modern comforts. Choice of room styles to meet your requirements and budget, all featuring quality room amenities.
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- +64 3 751 0839
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- 0800 NZOWNED (69 69 63) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 11 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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HEARTLAND HOTEL GLACIER COUNTRY - Fox Glacier
HEARTLAND HOTEL GLACIER COUNTRY - Fox Glacier
Mobile-friendly - Heartland Hotel Glacier Country is situated in the centre of Fox Glacier Village, within the Westland World Heritage Park. From the moment you arrive you'll feel right at home. This cosy 51 room hotel, is perfectly located for all your daily activities such as glacier skiing and hiking, rainforest and bush walks, alpine climbing and more.
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- +64 3 751 0847
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- 0800 NZOWNED (69 69 63) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 39 Main Road, Fox Glacier, Westland, New Zealand
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HELISERVICES.NZ FOX AND FRANZ - Fox and Franz Glacier, South Island
HELISERVICES.NZ FOX AND FRANZ - Fox and Franz Glacier, South Island
Mobile-friendly - Experienced helicopter company providing visitors with diverse range of South Island scenic helicopter flights and private charters in the most spectacular alpine and coastal regions of New Zealand. Specialising in year-round snow landings and flight-seeing within National Parks. Operator of choice for hunters, climbers, ski-groups wanting access to backcountry. Also based at Fox Glacier in Fox Guides Building, Main Road.
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- +64 3 752 0793
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- 0800 800 793 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Alpine Adventure Centre, Main Road, Franz Josef & Fox Guides Building, Main Road, Fox Glacier
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INFLITE - Mount Cook
INFLITE - Mount Cook
Mobile-friendly - INFLITE Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters are the only company to offer glacier landing flights in both ski planes and helicopters. Experience the natural quiet of Tasman Glacier and absorb the ever changing landscape of the Southern Alps including NZ's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mt Cook. INFLITE Mount Cook is proudly Qualmark Gold & only 5 minutes from Aoraki/Mt Cook Village.
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- +64 3 430 8026
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- 0800 800 702 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Aoraki Mount Cook Airport, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
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LAKE MATHESON MOTEL - Fox Glacier, Westland
LAKE MATHESON MOTEL - Fox Glacier, Westland
Mobile-friendly - Surrounded by breathtaking West Coast scenery, a warm welcome, personal service and modern facilities are the keynotes at this clean, comfortable, affordable Fox Glacier motel accommodation. Located close to towering Aoraki/Mount Cook, famous Lake Matheson, seal colony at Gillespies Beach and the excellent facilities of Fox Glacier village. Wide range of studio and family accommodation. Qualmark 4 star rated.
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- +64 3 751 0830
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- 0800 452 243 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Cnr Cook Flat Rd and Pekanga Dr, Fox Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand
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MATHESON CAFE & REFLECTIONZ GALLERY - Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier
MATHESON CAFE & REFLECTIONZ GALLERY - Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier
Mobile-friendly - Award winning café and restaurant located at the entrance to the popular Lake Matheson Walkway offering delicious food and unsurpassed views of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. Open 7 days from 8am for breakfast and lunch plus dinner during peak summer season. And adjacent NZ themed gallery with unique, high quality gifts, souvenirs, jewellery and artwork.
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- +64 3 751 0878
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- Lake Matheson Rd, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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SCENIC PACIFIC TOURS - Fox and Franz Glacier, West Coast
SCENIC PACIFIC TOURS - Fox and Franz Glacier, West Coast
Mobile-friendly - Traverse the Southern Alps through Haast Pass to the West Coast of the South Island. Tours feature TranzAlpine Railway, West Coast Rainforest, Franz Josef Glacier, with time to walk/fly Glacier. Optional tour of Shantytown. Also spectacular tours of Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt Cook, Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo Caves and the Bay of Islands available.
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- +64 3 359 3999
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- 0800 500 388 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 502a Wairakei Road, Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand
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SKYDIVE FOX GLACIER - Fox Glacier, Westland
SKYDIVE FOX GLACIER - Fox Glacier, Westland
Mobile-friendly - Welcome to Skydive Fox Glacier. Voted the 2nd most scenic skydive in the world (Lonely Planet). Our leisurely flight to altitude takes us over the Fox Glacier and up close to Aoraki/Mount Cook - this is truly the best scenery on offer in New Zealand.
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- +64 3 751 0080
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- 0800 751 0080 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- PO Box 80, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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SUNSET MOTEL - Fox Glacier
SUNSET MOTEL - Fox Glacier
Mobile-friendly - Sunset Motels is designed around you, to give you all the comforts of home with the bonus of the best views in the Fox Glacier accommodation area. We go out of our way to make our guests feel at home and do all we can to make their stay the best experience they have on there holiday.
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- +64 3 751 0062
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- 0800 751 006 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland, New Zealand
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THE HELICOPTER LINE - Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers
THE HELICOPTER LINE - Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers
A scenic flight is the best way to experience the dramatic glacier terrain of the West Coast. The Helicopter Line offers both scenic flights and the Franz Josef Heli Hike. The Heli Hike discovers up close the phenomenon of glaciers. Combine two awesome scenic helicopter flights with a unique guided walk.
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- +64 3 752 0767
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- 0800 807 767 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Main South Road, Franz Josef, New Zealand
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THE WESTHAVEN MOTEL - Fox Glacier, Westland
THE WESTHAVEN MOTEL - Fox Glacier, Westland
Mobile-friendly - Epitomising luxurious, stylish, contemporary motel-style accommodation, The Westhaven offers luxurious queen, twin queen, king and deluxe super king studio units. Ideal for the discerning traveller. Close to the hub of Fox Glacier, this makes us an ideal base, allowing you to enjoy everything the glacier region and the glorious West Coast have to offer.
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- +64 3 751 0084
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- 0800 369 452 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 29 Main Road, State Highway, Fox Glacier, Westland, New Zealand
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WEST COAST'S 7 WONDERS, WILD WEST ADVENTURE COMPANY - West Coast
WEST COAST'S 7 WONDERS, WILD WEST ADVENTURE COMPANY - West Coast
Mobile-friendly - 23 years experience gives us the confidence to offer a money-back guarantee. If you're not 100% totally pleased with your tour then it's free. Personalised, small group tours that include Glow worm tours, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, National Parks, Rail Trail cycling, Glacier tours, Guided walks, Rainforest cruises, Hot springs, Mountain-biking, Gold and Jade hunting. Free advice and specials.
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- +64 3 768 6649
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- +64 27 534 2840
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- 0508 286 877 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 8 Whall Street, Greymouth, New Zealand
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Jane Siberry
Enchanting Canadian Chanteuse Returns To Aotearoa Canada's legendary Jane Siberry is returning to Aotearoa New Zealand and this time, she's making it to the South Island with a mission to check out its beautiful ...
Where: Barrytown Hall, Greymouth, Grey
Address: 1 Main St, Barrytown, Greymouth, Grey
From: 8:00pm on Saturday 19th January 2019
To: 11:00pm on Saturday 19th January 2019
Saturday Market
Revell Street Indoor Market is open every Saturday. We have a fantastic collection of local arts and crafts. Interested in having a stall? Are you travelling NZ and like to make and create and have products you're ...
Where: Revell Street Market, Hokitika, Westland
Address: 51 Revell St, Hokitika, Westland
From: 9:00am on Saturday 1st December 2018
To: 2:00pm on Saturday 27th April 2019
Open Mic Night
Grab your fiddle and a mate and join us for some music making! We have Guitars, Drums, Mic, Piano... 9pm (ish) till late first and third Wednesday of the month. Brewery Hospitality for performers. Locals and ...
Where: Snake Bite Brewery, Franz Josef, Westland
Address: 28 Main Rd, Franz Josef, Westland
From: 9:00pm on Wednesday 21st November 2018
To: 12:30am on Thursday 18th April 2019
Seminar on Macular Degeneration
Ophthalmologist, Dr James Borthwick will share the latest information on treatments and the management of the eye disease, Macular Degeneration at this free Awareness & Education Seminar. Information packs will be ...
Where: The Ashley Hotel, Greymouth, Grey
Address: 74 Tasman St, Greymouth, Grey
From: 10:00am on Saturday 26th January 2019
To: 11:30am on Saturday 26th January 2019
Gold Trail
Shantytown to Moana (Lake Brunner) by a route never done before. Gold Trail is an amazing ride through the history of the West Coast and the Gold Trails that both our ancestors and many Chinese walked, in the search ...
Where: Shantytown, Greymouth, Grey
Address: Rutherglen Rd, Paroa, Greymouth, Grey
From: 9:30am on Sunday 3rd February 2019
To: 12:00pm on Sunday 3rd February 2019
Marlon Williams
In true kiwi summer tour tradition Marlon Williams will now take The Tūrangawaewae Tour to a further six markets this February making it a total of 12 shows - Marlon’s most comprehensive New Zealand tour ...
Where: Regent Theatre, Greymouth, Grey
Address: Cnr Mackay & Herbert Sts, Greymouth, Grey
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 7th February 2019
To: 11:59pm on Thursday 7th February 2019
Kathmandu Coast to Coast
The Kathmandu Coast to Coast is an iconic multisport event based in the South Island of New Zealand. Held every February the race starts on the West Coast at Kumara beach and traverses the width of the South Island, ...
Where: Kumara Racecourse, Kumara, Grey
Address: Otira Hwy, Kumara, Grey
From: 7:00am on Friday 8th February 2019
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 9th February 2019
Michele A'Court & Jeremy Elwood - On the Road
On the road again – Michele and Jeremy’s AOTNZ tour – 1 Feb - 9 March 2019. Michele and Jeremy have been performing comedy around the country – and around the globe – for over 20 years. Regular guests on ...
Where: Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika, Westland
Address: 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland
From: 7:30pm on Wednesday 13th February 2019
To: 11:59pm on Wednesday 13th February 2019
Michele A'Court & Jeremy Elwood - On the Road
On the road again – Michele and Jeremy’s AOTNZ tour – 1 Feb - 9 March 2019 Michele and Jeremy have been performing comedy around the country – and around the globe – for over 20 years. Regular guests on ...
Where: Reefton Workingmens Club, Reefton, Buller
Address: 55 Bridge St, Reefton, Buller
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 14th February 2019
To: 11:59pm on Thursday 14th February 2019
Bach Oboe d'amore
The Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand presents an international Baroque ensemble performing on period instruments in authentic interpretation. Featuring Brandon Labadie on oboe and oboe ...
Where: St Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, Grey
Address: 40 High Street, Greymouth, Grey
From: 7:30pm on Friday 15th February 2019
To: 9:00pm on Friday 15th February 2019