Fox Glacier Guiding West Coast
Fox Glacier Guiding
Guided trips on the West Coast's longest glacier to suit all fitness levels
The Glaciers
Guided trips on the West Coast's longest glacier to suit all fitness levels
The Glaciers
Fox Glacier Guiding is proud to carry on the century old tradition of glacier guiding on the Fox Glacier. Let our friendly and professional guides lead you on to an incredible world of ice. We offer a full range of trips to suit all fitness levels at exceptional prices. |
Flying Fox: Helihike: Combine the thrill of 2 helicopter flights with a chance to explore a remote and pristine part of the glacier on foot. Ice caves are often seen. Weather permitting, ice time is up to 3 hours. Suitable for children from 9 years old. Fox Trail: Terminal Face Walk: A short and informative walk along the Fox River valley floor to visit the final resting place of the mighty river of ice. Suitable for families (min age 5 yrs). Spaces are limited on our trips, so please book in advance to avoid any disappointment. |
Fox It Up: Ice Climbing Adventure: Day long course introducing the exhilarating sport of ice climbing on the spectacular walls of the Fox Glacier. Heli-Ice Climbing trips also available. Browne Fox: Chancellor Dome Day and Overnight Heli-Treks: Offering 2 helicopter flights, as well as an exciting climb of Chancellor Dome through alpine terrain whilst gaining superb views of NZ's highest peaks. |
To assure your safety our guides are trained through the internationally recognized NZ Mountain Guides Association. Equipment including leather boots, woollen socks, crampons and waterproof clothing is included. Please bring 3-4 layers of warm upper body clothing, sun protection. A day pack with a drink and snacks (lunch on all day trips). All walks report to the Fox Glacier Guiding Building which is conveniently located in the centre of town. A café and gift and souvenir shop is also located on site. Fox Glacier is New Zealand's largest commercially guided glacier, situated on the West Coast of the South Island, only 23 km's south of Franz Josef. |
Contacts: | Our helpful sales team |
Phone numbers: | 64 3 751 0825 |
Freephone: | 0800 111 600 (within NZ) |
Address: | State Highway 6 Fox Glacier |
Qualmark Rating: | Endorsed Visitor Activity |