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New Zealand's Glacier Country is home to spectacular remnants of the last Ice Age, providing a breathtaking background to road trips down South.

Named after the visit of Prime Minister of New Zealand Sir William Fox in 1872, Fox Glacier is on the West Coast of the South Island and is 13km long, one of the biggest glaciers in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, and only 23km south of Franz Josef. In a seemingly contradicting way, its survival depends on the dense rainforest it extends into, which is also explorable for scenic walks- with a short, 20 minute wander, you can follow a stream into the rainforest, where glow worms are noticeable after dark.

Being the largest commercially guided glacier, there are numerous adventures waiting to be experienced. From hour long walks along Lake Mahetheson, famous for its picture-perfect reflections of surrounding mountains, to skydiving in what was voted the 2nd most scenic skydive in the world. You can even have a go at vertical ice climbing, complete with pic axes and icicles, just don't feed the kea!

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A fantastic landmark, Fox Glacier is a place that all locals must visit at least once in their lifetime. The area is also superb for tramping, walking and mountain biking too.

    Fox Glacier is superb. This free and popular tourist attraction should be on every New Zealander’s bucket list. I love it for it’s history and the educational boards at the base of the glacier. Listen closely, and you may hear it move deep under ground! Best way to view this glacier is by helicopter.

      A 13-kilometre-long glacier, Fox is ridiculously beautiful. There are many ways to explore this glacier, including by foot, Heliskiing, ski touring and climbing. You can either go on your own or join one of the highly recommended tours!

        Fox Glacier is a place that all New Zealanders must visit in their lifetime. I love the sheer size of the glacier and the short trip from Franz Josef.

          Possibly one of the most famous attractions in New Zealand, the sheer scale and beauty of Fox Glacier is well worth the trip. One of my favourite roadie routes is to come down this way because then the drive itself is beautiful and a perfect prologue to the sights of the glacier itself.

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