One of the most exciting places in the country and yet most people don't know it exists. From the moment you leave the car park, you are immersed in an experience you won't forget and its free!
See the markers where the glacier used to be and how it is shrinking and melting daily.
Written Jul 31, 2007
This is the most amazing thing I have ever done in my life!
Splurge, and take a helicopter tour of the glaciers. There are a few different companies, and they all offer different kinds of tours. (Beware that weather/wind can cause cancellations.)
Written Oct 17, 2004
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1 Review and 86 Opinions The staff was very friendly and helpful! The rooms were big, comfortable, and clean with a good...
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3 Reviews and 0 Opinions Better than expected. This hotel's a mix of old style hotel rooms in the front and a couple of...
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This is the most amazing thing I have ever done in my life! Splurge, and take a helicopter tour of the glaciers. There are a few different companies, and they...
Q: We wil be in South Island from 23 Oct - 1st Nov 2011. There will be around 21 -26 adults. We had identified hotels/places to stay...

A: Fox has fewer accommodation options that Franz Joseph and with a need for 21-26 places, even fewer Check thess places out- ...
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Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier are just 30 mins drive apart. If you only have time for one glacier, I suggest that you come to Fox Glacier. You could really get very close to the glacier as it...
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This is a picture of the Fox Glacier, famously 1 of the only 2 glaciers outside the Antarctic in the southern hemisphere. The glacier is located, just a 3 min drive away from the town of Fox Glacier...
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Although it is much smaller than the town of Franz Josef, Fox was tons of fun. I was only there 2 nights (that was plenty), but on the second night, everyone I had met in town was at the same bar!
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Fox Glacier & the beautiful Lake Matheson

UNDER CONSTRUCTION. .... We spent about a day of our trip in the Fox Glacier/Franz Josef region. We decided to stay overnight in Fox Glacier, as the township seemed (from the guide books) to be a...
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From Wanaka we drive through some very damp and misty countryside. We see lots of waterfall - and that is just off the roof of the coach. We actually stop at one of the waterfalls - a quick walk...
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