Fox Glacier Guiding Ice Climbing

Enjoy breathtaking ice climbing on the world famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand’s most experienced glacier guiding company.

Fox Glacier is New Zealand’s largest commercially guided glacier, situated in Glacier Country, on the West Coast of the South Island, only 21 km’s south of Franz Josef. 

Fox Glacier Guiding’s friendly and professional guides will take you on a trip of a life time. They will educate you, entertain you and guide you on the stunning Fox Glacier.

Activity Options

Fox it Up – Ice Climbing Adventure

• Full day introducing the exhilarating sport of ice climbing on Fox Glacier’s spectacular ice walls
• Your professional guide will tailor your day to challenge novices and experts
• No previous experience is necessary
• Duration 8-9 hours, maximum group size is 4 people

Reporting Time: 8.00am (all year)

Fox it Up Heli – Heli-Ice Climbing

• An extension of the standard ice climbing day and offers you the added thrill of 2 helicopter flights as well as the opportunity to climb amongst spectacular terrain not easily accessed by foot
• Duration 8 hours

Reporting Time: 8 am (all year)

Browne Fox – Chancellor Dome Heli-Trek

• Unforgettable alpine experience for first time mountaineers
• Includes return helicopter flights and an exciting climb of Chancellor Dome, where you will enjoy spectacular views of NZ’s highest peaks
• Duration 8-9 hours

Reporting Time: 7.45am (all year)

Browne Fox – Chancellor Overnight Heli-Trek

• This overnight option is an extension of the Chancellor Dome Heli-Trek and also allows you to enjoy the sunset over the Tasman Sea whilst relaxing over dinner in historic Chancellor Hut
• After staying overnight, walk down to explore a remote section of the Fox Glacier, before flying back to the Fox township
• Duration 2 Days

Reporting Time: 7.45am (all year)

Alpine Fox

• The Southern Alps of New Zealand provide world class mountaineering in a unique environment
• Fox Glacier Guiding take pleasure in guiding clients into these areas and can offer a range of opportunities for beginners and experienced climbers
• Duration 3-10 days

Reporting Time: Contact us for individual times (summer)

Facilities

• THE HOBNAIL SHOP & CAFE, situated in the Fox Glacier Guiding base building, located on State Highway 6 in Fox Glacier township. The shop offers an excellent selection of interesting items to choose from and the cafe is licensed and serves delicious homemade food.

• The buses used to transport customers to Fox Glacier are a nice link to the past. Some are preserved and restored Bedford’s, and are a reminder of the original Newman’s coaches which took visitors to the glacier in 1922.

Other Information

• To assure your safety, all guides are trained through the internationally recognised New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. Fox Glacier Guiding pride themselves in offering exceptional customer service, the highest level of safety management and the best value for money trips.

• All trips depart from the Fox Glacier Guiding base on State Highway 6 in Fox Glacier township

• Fox Glacier is there all year round as snow falls up the top of the glacier in an area known as the Neve all year round and it is this snow that feeds the river of ice, otherwise known as the glacier.

What is the difference between Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier?

• Fox Glacier township is the more ‘laid back’ of the twin Glacier Country townships
• Fox Glacier is approximately 3 km longer than Franz Josef
• Fox Glacier offers people a more remote experience as it is the less crowded glacier
• If cloud allows Fox Glacier helihikers enjoy views of Mt Cook & Mt Tasman not seen on Franz Josef
• A major difference is the way in which the ice is accessed, both glaciers take about one hour to walk up onto – Fox Glacier access is along the river valley floor and then through a secret rainforest track – Franz Josef, the walk is straight along the river valley floor and then up the terminal face

What should we wear and bring on our glacier trip?

• You will be given an equipment list upon booking, all technical gear is provided

Location

State Highway 6, Fox Glacier, New Zealand.