Spend a day exploring the fascinating ice features and majestic pinnacles of the longest West Coast glacier. Approach the glacier through a rainforest which offers breathtaking glacier views and fantastic photo opportunities overlooking the undulating iceflow where you will soon be venturing.
Outfitted with crampons specially designed for Fox's seasonal ice conditions you will enjoy trekking to a high point of the glacier which overlooks towering ice pinnacles, and spectacular seracs. This dramatic terrain is where the glacier is moving up to two metres a day and your guide can point out various features as you navigate your way through it following fresh ice steps cut by your guide. The knowledge passed on from your guide will allow you to learn and understand just how this mighty glacier makes its long journey down the Fox valley.
Relax over lunch in a special place and then spend more time exploring the ever changing world of ice in relative peace and isolation. A very memorable day out.
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Fox Glacier, we are approximately a 2 hour drive from Hokitika, a 5 hour drive from Queenstown and about a 6 hour drive from Christchurch.
STATE
South Island
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
This tour runs for a duration of 6 to 7 hours. Departing all year round excluding Christmas at 9.10am. Extra 10.10am trips are available in summer.
DURATION
All Day
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
We go out in groups of 12. Our tours book out fast so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
GUIDELINES
A good level of fitness and agility is required.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Please wear 3-4 layers of clothes for your upper body and any other clothes for your personal warmth. Jeans are not recommended on wet days as they can become cold and uncomfortable to wear. You will also need to bring lunch and drink, sunscreen, sunglasses and a day pack. Your own boots and raincoats may be suitable.
OTHER
This experience includes guide, ground transport, leather boots and socks, crampons, raincoat, waterproof over trousers, alpenstock, woollen hat and mittens (in winter months).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW LONG IS MY GIFT VOUCHER VALID FOR?
All gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
CAN I EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF MY GIFT VOUCHER?
Extension options are available upto an additional 3 months from the date of purchase.
If your voucher has not yet expired, we can extend your voucher for an administration fee of $10.00 per month / per voucher (upto three months).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us within 30 days of its expiry, we can extend it for an administration fee of $30.00 per month / per voucher (one month only).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us more than 30 days after the expiry of your voucher, the voucher cannot be extended.
WHAT ARE THE EXACT LOCATION DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS?
Once you have made an online booking and activated your experience voucher, you will receive an email containing exact location details.
WHAT ARE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER?
After making an online booking and activating your gift voucher, you will receive an email containing the suppliers' contact details.
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FULL DAY FOX GLACIER WALK (NZ0031)
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