Guided Glacier Walks, Fox Glacier

Enjoy a breathtaking guided glacier walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company; Fox Glacier Guiding.

Located in the Westland Tai Poutini National Park and the northern part of the UNESCO World Heritage Area, Te Wahipounamu South Westland NZ. Fox Glacier is New Zealand's largest commercially guided glacier, only 21 km's south of Franz Josef.

Whether you are walking, heli-hiking, or ice-climbing with us in this incredible environment, we can promise you a memory you will cherish. Our friendly and professional guides will take you on an enlightening journey educating and entertaining you. You will explore stunning ice features that constantly change as this massive river of ice grinds its way 12 kilometres from the southern alps to the valley floor.

To assure your safety, our guides are trained through the internationally recognised New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. We pride ourselves in offering exceptional customer service and the highest level of safety management.

Opening at 7.30am, our Hobnail Café is the only Café within the Fox township that opens for breakfast. Lunch, snacks and takeaway food is also available.  There is free wi-fi with any purchase, a perfect opportunity to upload your Fox Glacier experience photos.

We also have two souvenir and gift shops in the glacier region: one at Fox Glacier and one at Franz Josef Glacier.

Choose from our range of Fox Glacier adventure activities:

Guided walks, heli-hike, ice climbing and heli treks;

01 October 2017 - 30 September 2018. Prices quoted in NZ$, subject to change

Flying Fox: Fox Glacier Heli Hike: Low/moderate fitness and agility is required. Reporting Time: 8.50am and 11.50am (all year), 2.50pm (on demand in summer). Duration: 4 Hours. Cost: Adult $450. Child (9-16 years incl) $425. Cost includes: Two helicopter transfers, professional guide, ground transport, leather boots, socks, crampons, walking poles.

Fox It Up: Heli Ice Climbing Adventure: Good level of fitness and agility required. No previous experience is necessary. Reporting Time: 8.00am (all year). Duration: 8-9 hours. Cost (inc GST). Adult $575. Cost includes: Guide, flight transfers, modern technical and safety equipment, climbing boots and socks, special backpacks, raincoats, waterproof over trousers, hat and gloves.

Fox Trail: Terminal Face Walk: Suitable for almost anyone. Reporting Times: 4:50 pm (Oct-Mid April), 2:20 pm (Mid April-Sept). Duration: 2 Hours.Cost (inc GST): Adult $69, Child $55. Cost includes: Guide, ground transport, walking pole, leather boots and socks, raincoat (if required).

Browne Fox: Chancellor Dome Heli-Trek: A good level of fitness and agility is required. No prior mountaineering experience is necessary. Reporting Time: 7.45am (all year). Duration: 8-9 hours. Cost (inc GST): Adult $750. Cost includes: Two helicopter flights, guide, ground transport, technical equipment, boots and socks, raincoat, waterproof over trousers, gloves, hats and packs if required.

Browne Fox: Chancellor Dome (Overnight) Heli Trek:

Day One: The first day is essentially the same as the Chancellor Dome Heli-Trek described above, except you do not fly back to Fox township.  Enjoy a night at the Chancellor hut while your guide cooks you dinner.
Day Two: Explore this alpine environment whilst you make your way down to explore the ice features on Victoria Flat. Fly back to Fox Glacier township.

Cost (inc GST): $999.

Address:

44 Main Road
Fox Glacier

Phone: +64 3 751 0825

Freephone: 0800 111 600

Fax: +64 3 751 0857

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