Fox Glacier (West Coast)
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Fox Glacier
🧠Fact: A 13-km long glacier that descends from the Southern Alps to rainforest.
💡Tip: Take a scenic helicopter ride to land on the glacier.
Info: Fox Glacier, located on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is one of the most accessible glaciers in the world. Stretching over 13 kilometers from the Southern Alps down to temperate rainforest, it offers a rare combination of ice and lush greenery. Named after Sir William Fox, it draws tourists for its dramatic scenery, guided ice walks, and scenic helicopter tours. Constantly shifting and reshaping, Fox Glacier showcases the power of nature and is a must-see destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers visiting New Zealand.