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Things to do in Fox Glacier - Tourist Places in Fox Glacier
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Enjoy a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast’s longest and most accessible glacier. We have a very long and proud...
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Enjoy a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast’s longest and most accessible glacier. We have a very long and proud guiding history ensuring safety by training our guides through the internationally recognised New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. When making your way through this incredible world of ice enjoy the educational interpretation our guides impart. We have trips designed to suit all fitness levels and currently we are the only West Coast glacier that has access onto the ice by foot or helicopter giving clients more options.
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Glacier Helicopters offers a range of scenic helicopter flights from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. Charter flights are available...
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Glacier Helicopters offers a range of scenic helicopter flights from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. Charter flights are available and can vary from 20 minutes to several hours duration. Flights depart from Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Our flights encompass the Mount Cook National Park, and both Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Glacier landings are our specialty. Our helicopter flights allow people with limited time to “get away from it all” and experience area of New Zealand’s wilderness renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.
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"With a backdrop of the Southern Alps, Glaciers, Rainforest and the Ocean, it's hard to imagine a better place to jump out of...
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"With a backdrop of the Southern Alps, Glaciers, Rainforest and the Ocean, it's hard to imagine a better place to jump out of a plane than Fox Glacier" Quote from The Lonely Planet.We have to agree! You can choose from 12,000ft or 16,000ft with a range of photo and DVD options to choose from and a great friendly crew, we guarantee you a jump to remember.
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"I decided to go for the Nimble Fox full day tour after chatting to a couple while out for dinner who seemed a tad disappointed with their half day experience. I'm very glad I did. The day started with getting our equipment and as an unprepared member of our group I was glad to be able to take trouse..."rs, socks, boots, a jacket and crampons. The day started with a drive out to the glacier car park. Our group on 18 then got split in half with a guide each. We went up through a rainforest track which meant we got a great view of the glacier on the way too it. Once at the edge we put on the crampons and set off. We ended up on the ice for longer than advertised. We had a nice sunny day and found lots of features to explore.
Some practical points:
-you need warm layers
-there are obviously no on ice toilets
-you will be walking all day
-good idea to pack lots of food, especially little snacks, there is a cafe at the starting point
-there are lockers available at the office before yo...
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"My parents have been on a Glacier for the first time. I was really tensed at the age of 55 will they be able to walk or for that matter enjoy or not. I am glad to have chosen Fox Glacier! Thumbs to their crew including Holly.They are so proud of themselves that at this age they could do this task. T..."hey have really thanked each and every guide who helped them patiently and provided full support.
Great job!
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"This was an awesome experience. The pilot was very professional and we felt safe with him even though the helicopter was very small. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and we felt the money was very well spent to get such a closeup view of the mountains and fox glacier. "
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