Hokitika Airport 2 hr 10
Fox Glacier South Side walk (start point) (6 min) Lake Matheson (4 min) Lake, glacier, mountain, and hiking Fox Glacier (28 min) Glacier, hiking, and ice climbing Lake Gault (4 min) Westland Tai Poutini National Park (4 min) Iconic home of the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers stretching from the sea into the mountains. Fox Glacier Valley Walk (20 min) Minnehaha Walk (4 min) Lake Matheson Walk (4 min) Lake and glacier Robert's point track (33 min) Riverside trail past rocky outcrops & streams, to views of the Franz Josef Glacier & waterfalls. Franz Josef Glacier Guides (28 min) Glacier hiking expeditions via guided tours intended for different skill levels. West Coast Wildlife Centre (29 min) Family-friendly wildlife center with kiwi birds on display, a glacier attraction & guided tours. Franz Josef Glacier (32 min) 7.5-mi.-long glacier accessible by an 8-hour hike or by helicopter for guided tours at the top. |