The Amazing Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier drains the western slopes of the Southern Alps, descending from the snowfields at around 2300 metres where the snow accumulates, to the glacier toe which rumbles to approximately 200 metres above sea level. At 13km Fox Glacier is the longest of the West Coast glaciers and is a breathtaking and magnificent sight to behold, drawing visitors from all over the world.

You can take a short trip to the face of Fox Glacier, or discover it's many amazing sights on a guided glacier adventure, or even take a scenic helicopter flight to a very remote spot on Fox Glacier taking in views inaccessible on foot.

After an unforgettable day experiencing this wonder of nature, come back 'home' to your peaceful and private hotel accommodation at Distinction Hotel Fox Glacier and enjoy the warm, ruggedly elegant surroundings.

Guided Walks on Fox Glacier
One of the best ways to experience the amazing Fox Glacier is on a Guided Walk. Various tours depart daily from nearby Fox Glacier Guiding headquarters. All the equipment such as supportive hiking footwear is supplied at no extra cost on guided trips.

Please click here to visit the Fox Glacier Guiding website for more information, or click here to contact Distinction Hotel Fox Glacier who can assist you with your booking.

Fox Glacier - All Day Walk
If you want to have a complete glacier experience, then an all day hike is your best bet. This trip starts from the Fox Glacier Guiding base, and spends a full day on the ice, allowing you and your group to discover spectacular ice caves and streams with a trained and knowledgable guide.
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Fox Glacier - Half Day Walk
Crunch across the frozen surface of the mighty 13km long Fox Glacier in the company of an experienced guide. There are 2 departures each day for this 4 - 4.5 hour round trip. A short bus ride takes you to the car park, followed by a 45 minute walk on a well-formed track which provides access onto the glacier itself.
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Fox Glacier Helihike
Want the thrill of a helicopter ride as well as the chance to experience your own remote section of Fox Glacier? A short but exhilarating helicopter ride deposits you and your guide onto a remote area of the glacier, away from other groups, allowing you a 4 hour glacial experience like no other. The helicopter trip back provides an awesome vista of Fox Glacier as it grinds seaward.
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Fox Glacier Terminal Face Walk
For those limited on time, there is the opportunity to take a short walk to the terminal face of the glacier. This can be achieved as part of a small guided group or even just on your own and still offers beautiful and awe-inspiring views of the Fox Glacier.
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Fox Glacier Ice Climbing
This day long experience introduces the adventurous to the exhilirating sport of ice climbing on the spectacular ice walls of the Fox Glacier. Whether you are a novice or an expert, your experienced guide will challenge you accordingly. Groups are kept small with a 1:4 guide to client ratio. Heli Ice Climbing Adventures are also available.
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Ready to experience the world-famous Fox Glacier? Click here to book your Fox Glacier accommodation at Distinction Hotel.