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Enjoy a breathtaking guided walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company; Fox Glacier Guiding. We offer a full range of hiking tours and ice adventures to suit all fitness levels.

Fox Glacier is New Zealand's largest commercially guided glacier, situated in Glacier Country, on the West Coast of the South Island, only 21 km's south of Franz Josef. Our friendly and professional guides will take you on a trip of a life time. They will educate you, entertain you and guide you onto the stunning Fox Glacier, part of the Westland National Park, a World Heritage Area.

To assure your safety, our guides are trained through the internationally recognised New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. We pride ourselves in offering exceptional customer service, the highest level of safety management and the best value for money trips.

Below is a brief summary of some of the great guided glacier walks, heli-hikes and mountain adventures, that Fox Glacier Guiding offers.

Half Day Fox Glacier Walk
A popular 4 hour walk is a great introduction to the frozen world of Fox Glacier. Your guide will share with you their enthusiasm and knowledge of the geology of the area, whilst you walk on the glacier viewing its stunning ice features.

Fox Glacier Heli Hike
Combine the thrill of 2 helicopter flights, with the opportunity to explore a remote and pristine part of the glacier on foot, with your knowledgeable guide. The trips duration is approximately 4 hours.

Fox Glacier Terminal Face Walk
A 2 hour informative walk along the Fox River valley floor. Although you will not walk on the glacier your guide will take you to the final resting place of the mighty river of ice.

All-Day Fox Glacier Walk
After accessing the glacier via our secret track, your guide will branch off the half day route, cutting fresh tracks to reach the towering ice pinnacles. The duration is 6 to 7 hours.

Ice Climbing Adventure
A full day (8-9 hours) experience introducing the exhilarating sport of ice climbing on the spectacular ice walls of the glacier. Your professional guide will tailor your day to challenge novices and experts alike using the best technical gear available.

Chancellor Dome Heli-Trek
Unforgettable alpine experience for first time mountaineers. This trip includes return
helicopter flights and an exciting climb of Chancellor Dome, where you will enjoy spectacular views of NZ's highest peaks.

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