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Fox Glacier Guiding

State Highway 6 | P.O. Box 38, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7951, New Zealand
+64 3 751 0825, 0800 111 600
Ranked #2 of 4 tours in Fox Glacier
4.5 of 5 stars 207 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Take a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast’s longest and less crowded glacier amidst fascinating ice formations with New Zealand’s most...... more » Owner description: Take a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast’s longest and less crowded glacier amidst fascinating ice formations with New Zealand’s most experienced glacier guiding company. Our aim is to provide an intimate and special experience, so we guide fewer people on the glacier. Let our friendly and professional guides lead you on to an incredible world of ice. We offer a full range of trips to suit all fitness levels. « less
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Perth, Australia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

the 1/2 day glacier hike relay tested me physically but was well worth it i would highly recommend it as the view and the scenery is amazing More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

It was a wet, cold, grey, cloudy day...But I loved it and would do it all again! The staff were friendly, knowledgable and from all over the world. They obviously had a passion for the place and enjoyed being there. All the equipment you could possibly need was provided: rain coat, waterproof pants, thick socks, hiking boots, crampons, even woollen... More

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Townsville, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This was possibly the highlight of our holiday. We did the 4 hour heli hike & couldn't recommend it highly enough. The view from the helicopter & then from the glacier was incredible, we had a fantastic guide who was very helpful & great to talk to. The glacier itself was amazing, I don't know if it is always like... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

I never thought we'd get so much time actually on the glacier and be able to actually climb in and around things. Margret, our awesome guide, did a great job of making it a fun trip whilst being very professional and keeping everyone safe. Her credibility meant I was comfortable wedging myself into positions that I would otherwise have avoided.... More

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FoxGlacierGuiding, Guest Relations Manager at Fox Glacier Guiding, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thank you for your great review, we are very glad to hear that your glacier experience went beyond your expectations! More

Essex
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

My boyfriend and I did the half day fox glacier walk and felt that it was an amazing experience. It was certainly like nothing we had ever done before. The guide was very informative and we were kitted out with the right gear. I am so glad I decided to use their walking boots that they provide because they were... More

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waikato
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We enjoyed a stunning hike with Marius's team on the ice preceeded by an exhilerating helicopter flight to get there. We're elderly & a bit nervous, our guide was very considerate, thankyou. Chris & Judy Johnstone, Hamilton More

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Atlanta, Ga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We had a wonderful time on our helihike with Scott and Bea! We booked an early Saturday AM helihike in case it was canceled, thinking we could go on a later helihike. Turns out the weather was perfect. I did appreciate how upfront they were with the fact that safety is their priority and telling us the trip may not... More

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Katoomba, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This is a MUST DO when on the west coast of the Southern island! Even if the weather changes to really bad, it's ok because they refund the cost in case of cancellation of the trip. They provide good quality safety instructions and gear. We had the perfect day for the heli-hike: clear sky, no wind. The helicopter flight was... More

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Tampa, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Bia made our tour terrific. From the momment we sat down to get our boots etc. she was so engaging. On the glacier of course she was so knowledgeable and a top safety professional. We will highly recommend this tour to all. More

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Lexington, Massachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

With Franz Josef closed down for the moment, Fox is the only game in town these days. We had a fine time out on the ice, thanks to our friendly guide Daniela and to the fine weather we were lucky enough to enjoy. Ours was the full-day "Nimble Fox" tour. Advertised only for "the fit," in fact anyone in halfway-decent... More

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