Date posted: April 24, 2012

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Location Information:

The small town was first founded when gold was discovered, however now days Fox Glacier township has a unique village atmosphere.

It has a stunning outlook across surrounding farms and offers breathtaking views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.

Fox Glacier township is the more ‘laid back’ of the twin Glacier Country and people often choose to stay at Fox for its relaxed atmosphere, as all facilities are walking distance from each other.

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Things to do and see in Fox Glacier:

Fox Glacier

The Fox Glacier offers people a more remote experience as it is the less crowded glacier.

Fox Glacier is approx 3 km longer than Franz Josef and a major difference is the way in which the ice is accessed.

As in Fox Glacier access is along the river valley floor and then through a secret track into a rainforest up the side of the glacier.

Fox Glacier Guiding offers a range of difference guided tours to choose from to see the glacier, as the glacier itself is approximately 5km from the township.

Lake Matheson

Lake Matheson is one of New Zealands most scenic icons and just 6km west of the Fox Glacier township.

There is a walking track that winds through ancient native rainforest and has three different viewing platforms along the journey.

The full circuit of the lake takes between 1-1.5 hours, however there are shorter options to choose from.

Matheson Café is a breakfast, lunch or dinner experience not to miss when visiting the Lake.

Fox Glacier Bike Rental

See the sights at your own pace, by riding through the amazing landscapes as you visit the Fox Glacier townships and surroundings.

Riding a bike is a relaxing way to see all the sights at your own pace!

There is a selection of bikes for hire, to cater to all abilities. Allowing you to see Fox Glacier the way you want to see it.

Gillespies Beach

Gold was discovered at Gillespie’s Beach in 1865, and was the start of the mining madness.

Gillespies Beach is located 21km West from Fox Glacier township. There is now a number of short walks that will take you to mining relics and a miner’s cemetery at Gillespie’s Beach.

Make sure you allow yourself time to visit the miners tunnel, this walk will take you about an hour and a hour return. The tunnel itself is roughly thirty meters long and was blasted through the sea cliffs to allow for all-weather access to the gold operations.