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Fox Glacier, South Island, NZ

Fox Glacier, called Weheka until the 1940s, is a village on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The village is close to the eponymous Fox Glacier.

Type Region

Why go

  • Town in the West Coast Region of New Zealand.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Fox Glacier & Lake Matheson.
  • Served by Cook Flat Airstrip.

History

Fox Glacier, called Weheka until the 1940s, is a village on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The village is close to the eponymous Fox Glacier.

Must-see attractions

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Airports

Mount Cook Airport (MON) 35 km to the centre
CAN, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) 15 km to the centre
WTC, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fox Glacier Aerodrome 0.5 km to the centre
Fox Glacier, WTC, NZ
Outdoor
Cook Flat Airstrip 6.6 km to the centre
Fox Glacier, WTC, NZ
Outdoor

Where to stay

10 Williams Drive, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · foxglaciermountainview.co.nz
Indoor
5 Main Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · thechurchatfox.co.nz
Indoor
15 Main Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · teweheka.co.nz
Indoor
33/35 Sullivan Road, Fox Glacier 7859, New Zealand · ivorytowers.co.nz
Indoor
141B Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · reflectionlodge.co.nz
Indoor
163 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · highpeakshotel.co.nz
Indoor
39/45 Main Road, Westland, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · scenichotelgroup.co.nz
Indoor
11 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · scenichotelgroup.co.nz
Indoor
105 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand
Indoor
39 Sullivan Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand
Indoor
15 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7859, New Zealand · rainforestmotel.co.nz
Indoor
SH6, Haast Highway, 55 Main Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · bellavista.co.nz
Indoor
203 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · mtcookview.co.nz
Indoor
Kerr Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · fghp.co.nz
Indoor
Corner Cook Flat Rd &, Pekanga Drive, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · lakematheson.co.nz
Indoor
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7859, New Zealand · sunsetmotels.co.nz
Indoor
29 Main Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand · thewesthaven.co.nz
Indoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cook Flat Airstrip; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fox Glacier, South Island, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences