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
AIR SAFARIS AND SERVICES - Franz Josef
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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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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DISCOVERY ADVENTURES, WILD WEST ADVENTURE COMPANY - West Coast
DISCOVERY ADVENTURES, 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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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 AND FRANZ HELISERVICES - South Island
FOX AND FRANZ HELISERVICES - 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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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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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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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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Atv & Trail Mud Plug 2018
What an amazing turnout we had last year, so this time we’ve decided to open our tracks to the public for two days! Bring your bike, come out and tear up 20kms of extremely muddy farm and forestry tracks. Creek and ...
Where: On Yer BIke, Greymouth, Grey
Address: 511 State Highway 6, Greymouth, Grey
From: 9:00am on Saturday 21st July 2018
To: 3:00pm on Sunday 22nd July 2018
No Holds Bard
No Holds Bard – Michael Hurst tours with AOTNZ. Driven to the brink by the infidelity of his wife and a lack of acting opportunities, an aging thespian confronts his demons in what he hopes will be a final ‘dark ...
Where: Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika, Westland
Address: 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 16th August 2018
To: 11:59pm on Thursday 16th August 2018
South Island Comedy Stars In Hokitika
Blowout Comedy is proud to bring you this killer show! On Friday August 24th some of the best comedians the South Island has to offer are hitting the West Coast performing for one night only at The Lodge Theatre in ...
Where: Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika, Westland
Address: 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland
From: 7:30pm on Friday 24th August 2018
To: 9:30pm on Friday 24th August 2018
Spring Challenge
The fact you're on this page and reading this, then you can do it. It's that simple! Welcome. The Spring Challenge is an adventure race for women which began in New Zealand in 2007. It is a team event where ...
Where: Carters Beach Domain, Westport, Buller
Address: Marine Parade, Carters Beach, Westport, Buller
From: 6:00am on Saturday 29th September 2018
To: 11:00pm on Saturday 29th September 2018
Don McGlashan - Free Flight NZ Tour
Coming to a town near you. Don McGlashan on a Nationwide 17-date NZ Tour One of Aotearoa’s most beloved songwriters, Don McGlashan, has today announced an extensive 17-date nationwide New Zealand tour, where he ...
Where: Barrytown Hall, Greymouth, Grey
Address: 1 Main St, Barrytown, Greymouth, Grey
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 20th October 2018
To: 10:30pm on Saturday 20th October 2018
Ride the Wilderness
Ride the Wilderness is a Mountain Bike Ride on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on Saturday 17th November 2018. This inaugural event gave riders the opportunity to see the West Coast beauty and in 2018 it will give ...
Where: Ross Goldfields Information Centre, Ross, West Coast
Address: 1 St James Street Ross
From: 8:00am on Saturday 17th November 2018
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 17th November 2018
The ABBA Show
Direct from Australia, and following more than 5000 international shows, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute - The ABBA Show - is coming to town! Far from being ‘just another cover band’, The ABBA Show is a ...
Where: Regent Theatre, Greymouth, Grey
Address: Cnr Mackay & Herbert Sts, Greymouth, Grey
From: 8:00pm on Friday 7th December 2018
To: 10:30pm on Friday 7th December 2018
Interislander Summer Festival
Enjoy a fun family day out with atmosphere galore. Exciting thoroughbred racing. Live music. Kids entertainment. Fashions in the field. Children free. Phone 03 755 5293 for more information.
Where: Hokitika Racecourse, Hokitika, Westland
Address: 6 Dalton Street, Hokitika, Hokitika, Westland
From: 11:00am on Tuesday 15th January 2019
To: 5:00pm on Tuesday 15th January 2019