Fox Glacier is located on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, in the heart of Glacier Country
From Christchurch, a car journey takes around 5hrs 45mins
From Dunedin it takes 7hrs
From Haast the drive takes 1hr 22mins
From Queenstown is takes 4hrs
InterCity Bus operates daily buses to Fox Glacier from Nelson, Queenstown and destinations along the West Coast. It takes 10hrs 25mins
Buses from Franz Josef and Fox Glacier connect with the TranzAlpine, which departs from Christchurch
Things to see:
Lake Matheson
Franz Josef Glacier (25min drive to Fox Glacier)
Victoria Falls
Fox Glacier Town
Minnehaha Walk
Gillespies Beach
Tips:
An Adult heli hike ticket is NZD$469.00
As of May 2019, there is a long term closure in place for both the Fox Glacier Valley access road and walking track. Check the Department of Conservation website for updates
