Fox Glacier Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Fox Glacier
At 13km long, Fox Glacier /Te Moeka o Tuaweis the longest New Zealand glacier, falling 2,600 metres (8,000ft) from its start just below Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman to where it terminates in lush temperate rain forest just 250m above sea level. The rapid descent and accessibility make the West Coast's glaciers unique. A special combination of climate and shape means that Fox Glacier moves approximately 10 times quicker than other valley glaciers around the world, making its terminal face and ice features look quite different from one year to the next. At Fox Glacier this is due to the funnel-like shape of the glacial valley and the huge nevé (the snow accumulation area, at the top of the glacier). Fox Glacier’s nevé is 36km², bigger than the whole of the city ofChristchurch! The weather in
Top Attractions in Fox Glacier
Explore the best things to see and do in Fox Glacier:
- ★Chalet Lookout Walk
- ★Copland Track - Welcome Flat
- ★Fox & Franz Josef Heliservices
- ★Fox Glacier Guiding
- ★Gillespies Beach
- ★Lake Matheson
- ★Minnehaha Walk
- ★Moraine Walk
Where to Stay in Fox Glacier
- 🏨Distinction Fox Glacier Te Weheka Boutique Hotel
- 🏨Fox Glacier Campervan Park
- 🏨Fox Glacier Holiday Park
- 🏨Fox Glacier Homestay
- 🏨Fox Glacier Inn
- 🏨Fox Glacier Lodge
Fox Glacier Travel Guide Sections
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