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Fox Glacier walks and hiking

Find out why Fox Glacier is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Fox Glacier area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Fox Glacier has plenty of great walking and hiking.

Last updated on 1 February 2020

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Here’s our pick of the best walks & hiking tracks in Fox Glacier

Below are our favourite walks & hiking tracks in Fox Glacier for your enjoyment. Walks are listed randomly and include full details along with stunning photos taken by us. You’ll find points of interest, track highlights, history, track quality, elevation and a personal run down on what we think about the walk. Fox Glacier is an inspiring place to explore with plenty of great walking trails.

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Steps into Lake Matheson with stunning reflection views

Lake Matheson Mirror Lake Walk

10 November 2023 Fox Glacier South Island West Coast

4 km • 1 Hour 30 Minutes • Easy • Not far from Fox Glacier township on the West Coast. Take in the stunning mirror ...

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Copland Track to Welcome Flat Hut

6 March 2022 Fox Glacier South Island West Coast

16 km • 2 days • Medium • Drive 26 km south of Fox Glacier and enjoy this medium walk up the Copland Track to ...

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Remuera and Hobson Bay Walkway Circuit

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island

60-90 Minutes • Easy with steep paths • I really enjoy the diversity of Auckland at large and it is also a pleasure to find ...

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Mission Bay to Okahu Bay Loop

Auckland Central Auckland Region Mission Bay North Island

4.55 km • 50 Minutes • Easy with steps • The loop walk in Auckland from Mission Bay to Okahu Bay takes in the views ...

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Views across to Auckland city from MJ Savage Park

MJ Savage Memorial Park

Auckland Central Auckland Region Mission Bay North Island

60 Minutes • Medium with stairs • Despite the low grey clouds we set off on a new walk above Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay around ...

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Mt Albert looking out to Auckland city with the Sky Tower

Mt Albert and Meola Creek Circuit

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island

5.4 km • 1 hour 15 mins • Easy with some steps • Today I was shown an interesting waterway – Meola Creek in Mt ...

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Flounder Bay in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland

Blockhouse Bay Circuit

Auckland Region Avondale North Island West Auckland

45 Minutes • Easy with steps • Have you ever wondered what a “Block House” is? Well, today I found out. Blockhouse Bay walk includes ...

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Lake Tikitapu - The Blue Lake near Rotorua New Zealand

Blue Lake Walk

Bay of Plenty North Island Rotorua

4.50 km • 1 Hour 30 Minutes • Very Easy • The Blue Lake walk is an 11 km drive from central Rotorua. There is ...

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Fox Glacier walks and hiking

Here’s our pick of the best walks & hiking tracks in Fox Glacier

List of all walks in Fox Glacier

Lake Matheson Mirror Lake Walk

Copland Track to Welcome Flat Hut

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Our latest walks...

Remuera and Hobson Bay Walkway Circuit

Mission Bay to Okahu Bay Loop

MJ Savage Memorial Park

Mt Albert and Meola Creek Circuit

Blockhouse Bay Circuit

Blue Lake Walk

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