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Day 17: Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers

2026-11-18 · Hokitika → Fox Glacier

98 mi · 2h 27m @40mph

Glacier valley walks (or a heli-hike), and the mirror reflections of Lake Matheson.

Stops

Franz Josef Glacier~09:49sightA glacier tumbling through rainforest; valley walk to the viewpoint, or a heli-hike onto the ice.
Lake Matheson~11:38viewpointThe “mirror lake” — dawn reflections of Aoraki and Mt Tasman on an easy loop.

98 mi · 2h 26m @40mph

Depart 09:0060m/stopArrive Fox Glacier ~13:26

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Tonight: Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Park holiday-park
In Fox village, handy for Lake Matheson and both glaciers. Sandflies — bring repellent.