Accommodation Fox Glacier
Distinction Fox Glacier Hotel offers luxury hotel accommodation nestled beneath the towering Southern Alps of New Zealand, a short stroll from the Fox Glacier village centre. The hotel is also the ideal Franz Josef accommodation - only 20 minutes drive from the ancient and beautiful Franz Josef Glacier.Activities
Within the Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier regions of New Zealand there are an abundance of great attractions and activities. One of the best ways to experience the amazing Fox Glacier is on a guided heli-hiking or climbing glacier trip.Another gem is Lake Matheson, a favourite photo spot and great walk. The 90 minute walk around the lakeside is beautiful and only 6km’s from Distinction Hotel. The Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools are another popular activity. Nestled in lush rainforests, the pools are the perfect way to relax and unwind and rejuvenate in nature. For those daring, the Fox Glacier offers some of the most spectacular sky diving experiences in New Zealand! Your flight will take in views of the West Coast rainforests, Lake Matheson, and the Tasman Sea, along with panoramic views of the renowned Southern Alps range, including NZ's highest mountains Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman.Eat & Drink
You will be pleasantly surprised to find the Glacier Country has plenty of excellent restaurants, cafes and bars, more than you would expect for a small town.Getting There & Around
Fox Glacier is easily accessible by car from Queenstown (4hrs), Wanaka (3.5hrs) or Christchurch (5.45hrs).How Far
Airport:
Queenstown Airport to Fox Glacier 322km
