Explore
The village serves as your base for helicopter flights and local forest hikes.
Fox Glacier township sits on State Highway 6. All guided helicopter flights and heli-hikes depart from bases in the village center.
Just outside the township, you will find several walking tracks. These trails lead through dense podocarp rainforest to glacial lakes and alpine viewpoints.
4.4 km loop1.5 hours
This 4.4-kilometer loop trail takes 1.5 hours to complete. It passes through mossy forest to a lake known for reflections of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Visit at dawn or dusk for the best chance of still water.
8 km return3-4 hours
Locals reopened this 8-kilometer return track in 2019 after a 20-year closure. It takes 3 to 4 hours to hike. You get elevated mountain views on a quieter trail than Lake Matheson.
7.4 km route8 hours
This steep 7.4-kilometer route climbs to 1,345 meters above sea level. It provides alpine and glacier panoramas but requires expert tramping skills. Start early to avoid the afternoon clouds.
