Here you'll find a summary of the guided glacier walks, hikes & treks at Fox Glacier near Franz Josef Glacier West Coast New Zealand. You can view more information about each trip by clicking on the links below.

Guided Trips Suitable for Average Level of Fitness

The Half-day Fox Glacier Walk

Delightful eco-tour featuring the transition from rain forest to an incredible world of ice accessed by a "secret" track . Let our guides impress you with their knowledge of glaciology, geology and botany.

Duration: 4 – 4.5 hours.
Moderate fitness is required, involves uphill walking.

The Fox Glacier Helihike

This premier adventure trip combines the thrill of two helicopter flights with a chance to explore this remote part of the glacier by foot. Pristine ice caves and arches often seen

Duration: 3.5 hours
Some fitness and agility required

Walk to Terminal of the Fox Glacier

Gentle guided walk to the dynamic face of this mighty river of ice with lots of interesting interpretation

Duration: 2 hours
Easy travel, suits almost anyone
Minimum of two people

Guided Trip Suitable for Above Average Level of Fitness

All-day Fox Glacier Walk

Access the glacier by a secret track through the rain forest then journey on the ice until confronted by the majestic pinnacles of the lower icefall. Excellent option for the more adventurous.

Duration: 6 - 7 hours
Good level of fitness and agility required