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Fox Glacier South Side Walk, Fox Glacier

3.6
#1 of 7 in Parks in Fox Glacier
World heritage site · Hiking Trail · Nature / Park
Fox Glacier South Side Walk leads across bumpy terrain, but offers great viewpoints of the landscape. Guided tours make the walk suitable for all ages. Dress appropriately for the weather, and check the website for possible closures due to bad conditions. Put Fox Glacier South Side Walk on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Fox Glacier sightseeing app.
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  • By TambonzRobertson
    The walk is long.... When you do get to the scenic View... Its very small through the trees and a loooong way off. Having seen the glacier 30 years ago and walked under it and over it... This was a...  more »
  • By NelsonNZ
    The time listed on the sign at the car-park is accurate. It took us about two hours to complete the walk, this included time spent taking photos etc. The walk is 5km return and is a gentle walk...  more »
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