About
Jaw-dropping views of the Southern Alps, blends views with deep cultural meaning, softer light in early morning or late afternoon, sunset lights up the peaks beautifully, short and easy walk from the carpark, read the panels sharing Ngāi Tahu stories and glacial history
Why go
- Watching the sunset light shift across the southern alps
- Blends jaw-dropping views with deep cultural meaning
- Otherworldly place in new zealand
Must try
- Read the panels sharing ngāi tahu stories and glacial history
- Take a telephoto lens minimum 200-400m for some epic zoom shots
Pro tips
- Visit early morning or late afternoon for softer light and fewer people
- 5-Minute drive from fox glacier village with a well-signposted carpark
- Short and easy walk from the carpark
- Roadside stop with views of fox glacier
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Rating
4.6 / 5 (739 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |