Andrew’s guidebook to Fox Glacier
Sightseeing
A lovely walk around the famous reflective lake with stunning views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, takes around one hour, with a lovely cafe for refreshments after.
Lake Matheson Walk
A lovely walk around the famous reflective lake with stunning views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, takes around one hour, with a lovely cafe for refreshments after.
A lovely walk up the Fox glacier valley with beautiful views of the glacier, and the spectacular mountain views.
Fox Glacier Highway
Fox Glacier HighwayA lovely walk up the Fox glacier valley with beautiful views of the glacier, and the spectacular mountain views.
This viewpoint provides panoramic vistas of the Fox glacier and Southern alps stretched out before you.
Peak View Point
Gillespies Beach RoadThis viewpoint provides panoramic vistas of the Fox glacier and Southern alps stretched out before you.
A beautiful wild West Coast beach, and the site of first European settlement in the Fox region, established in the gold rush era. Possible to see seals and fantastic views back towards the southern alps.
吉爾斯蒂斯海灘（ Gillespies Beach
Gillespies Beach RdA beautiful wild West Coast beach, and the site of first European settlement in the Fox region, established in the gold rush era. Possible to see seals and fantastic views back towards the southern alps.
The spectacular Fox Glacier. Twelve kilometres of frozen ice descending into temperate rainforest. Accessible by helicopter either scenic flights or guided heli hikes.
Fox Glacier
The spectacular Fox Glacier. Twelve kilometres of frozen ice descending into temperate rainforest. Accessible by helicopter either scenic flights or guided heli hikes.
Food scene
A lovely bar and restaurant located 50 metres from your accommodation. Open for evening dining, or a casual drink.
Betsey Jane eatery & bar
27 Cook Flat RoadA lovely bar and restaurant located 50 metres from your accommodation. Open for evening dining, or a casual drink.
Classy cafe located at the lake. Open for breakfast and lunch, or a drink in the sun while you soak up the spectacular views
Matheson Cafe
Classy cafe located at the lake. Open for breakfast and lunch, or a drink in the sun while you soak up the spectacular views