Cafe Lake Matheson Walkway
Open 7 days from 8.30 am, Lake Matheson Cafe is just a few minutes drive from Fox Glacier at the entrance to the Lake Matheson Walkway.
With comfortable seating options and deck area, we have unsurpassed views of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman.
Lake Matheson Cafe
Indulge in breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a mere stone’s throw from New Zealand’s renowned mirror lakes.
Our enticing and award-winning menu showcases fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The cabinets are always full of delicious pleasures, including deli-style sandwiches, cakes, savouries and salads. All of them made and baked by our kitchen team.
Bookings are welcome and essential for large groups and tours.
Wheelchair Accessible.
ReflectioNZ Gifts and Gallery
ReflectioNZ Gifts and Gallery near Fox Glacier showcases a carefully selected, contemporary range of wares with a New Zealand flavour. This secret gem offers a fantastic selection of products in a modern and relaxing shopping environment.
From New Zealand made gifts and artwork to souvenirs, designer merino garments, West Coast greenstone and New Zealand themed jewellery, ReflectioNZ Gallery at Lake Matheson has something for everyone at every budget.
ReflectioNZ Gifts has proved to be a big hit with local and international tourists looking for a quality memento of Greenstone after their time in New Zealand or a gift for friends and family.
Offering packaging and shipping, we are able to ensure that your selections from ReflectioNZ Gifts and Gallery arrive safely, no matter where in the world you reside.
Open from 8:30am, 7 days per week.
Lake Matheson Walkway
Offering unparalleled views of Fox Glacier, Mt Tasman and Aoraki/Mt Cook, Lake Matheson is the most photographed lake in New Zealand … and it’s no surprise why.
The walkway offers infinite opportunities to capture New Zealand’s highest peaks, native birds and flowers.
Situated 6km west of the Fox Glacier township in the heart of the Glacier Country, the Lake Matheson walking track commences between the Matheson Café and ReflectioNZ Gifts and Gallery. There is an excellent interpretational area at the entrance to the walk, providing information about Lake Matheson and the walkway itself.
Winding through ancient native rainforest, the walkway has three viewing platforms along the journey, providing unprecedented views. The full circuit around the lake takes approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours. However, a shorter version can be selected for those tight on time, which takes you on a return journey to Jetty View Point. This takes approximately 30 minutes and is graded for wheelchair access.
A nature walk that offers you a tranquil journey through winding bush with plentiful bird song and stunning views, no matter what the mood of the lake.
The best time to capture the perfect reflection is at dawn or dusk, before there is any breeze.
