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Tours and Tailor Made Holidays to

Fox Glacier

NEW ZEALAND
  • CURRENCY New Zealand Dollars
  • LANGUAGE English
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 28 hours
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 12

The scenic beauty is complimented by the pristine native rainforest that surrounds Fox Glacier.

Tailor Made Holidays to Fox Glacier

At Travel Concierge, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Fox Glacier that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Fox Glacier holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Fox Glacier holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Fox Glacier. For more information on our Fox Glacier holidays, call an Travel Concierge tailor-made expert on 0161 729 0099 and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Fox Glacier.

Destination Overview

Tucked into the forested foothills of the Southern Alps, the cosy township of Fox Glacier is geared up for glacier walks, hikes and flights. Fox Glazier is undeniably one of the most popular tourist attractions for visitors on holiday in New Zealand.  Fox Glacier is located on the West Coast of New Zealand and it contains rugged natural beauty with rainforest and native bush. The glaciers of the West Coast flow into the rainforest at Fox Glacier which allow visitors to explore the area.

The glacier’s ice flows from the Southern Alps down towards the township of Fox Glacier. For those on holiday in Fox Glacier the town is an ideal base for glacier walking trails, heli-hikes and scenic flights. At 13 kms long, Fox Glacier is the longest of the West Coast glaciers.  Fox Glacier describes both the glacier and the nearby village and is named after Sir William Fox, New Zealand’s Prime Minister from 1869 to 1872. Fox Glacier holidays will invariably involve an ice-hiking adventure or a sightseeing flight. The glow worm caves which are just a short walk from the town centre offer a good choice of cafés and restaurants. The beautiful Lake Matheson is also close by and is one of the most photographed lakes in New Zealand. The reflection of Mount Cook on the lake on a clear day is a truly memorable Fox Glacier holiday experience. The scenic splendour of the area is beautifully complimented by the pristine native rainforest that surrounds Fox Glacier. For a stunning vista of the mountains, visitors on holiday to Fox Glacier should try the walk up mount fox. There are numerous scenic trails and bush walks to ensure that holidays in Fox Glacier keep you fit and and engaged.

When to visit Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Fox Glacier? Give the team of experts at Travel Concierge a call and we will help you plan your Fox Glacier holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Fox Glacier holiday search tool will allow you to search for Fox Glacier holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Fox Glacier for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Fox Glacier holiday based on Fox Glacier weather, special events in Fox Glacier or even when the crowds in Fox Glacier are at their lowest.

Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier is located in a mountainous area and therefore is subjected to great variations in its weather patterns.

The temperature can vary between 0-25 degrees celsius, and the West Coast is notorious for its wild wet weather, hence its magnificent rainforests! Weather and cloud levels can change within a matter of minutes. Fox Glacier offers a more relaxed atmosphere if you are choosing between Fox and Franz Josef Glacier.  People visit Fox Glacier throughout the year but the most popular season is between October and April. October is the wettest month and February is the driest. January is the warmest month and July is the coolest.

Top Attractions

You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Travel Concierge have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Fox Glacier. If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Fox Glacier, give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on 0161 729 0099