River Walk

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River Walk

Fox Glacier

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Located in Fox Glacier, West Coast

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Information

1.8 km return | 40 minutes return

A crossing of the historic Fox River Swing bridge.

Access

From Fox township, cross the Fox River and immediately turn left into Glacier View Road.

Continue 3 km to the parking area, toilet and road end. This road is unsuitable for campers (3.2m headroom barrier at road entrance).

Track

Branch left after the zig-zags. The descent to river level is via steps and an ecclesiastical arched corridor of moss festooned kamahi.

European History

The original swing bridge was used on the route to Fox Glacier for early tourists. It was built in 1929 and cost £1,200. The road up the south side was only built in the 1930s and Glacier View Road in the 1940s.

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Feature Value Info

Location

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Fox Glacier

Categories
  • Walking
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

Track Duration

  • 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins to 1 hour

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

30 mins to 1 hour

30 mins to 1 hour

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Large Vehicle Access

  • No

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No

No

DOC Track Category

  • Short walk Short walk

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Short walk

Short walk

Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. There may be steps or slopes. Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness. Stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.

Weather Requirement

  • Fine weather

Weather Requirement

What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate?

Fine weather

The experience only operates when the weather is fine (no rain, snow or significant winds).

Disabled Access

  • No

Disabled Access

Does this location provide disabled access?

No

No

Crowd Factor

  • Lesser Known

Crowd Factor

How crowded is this place usually?

Lesser Known

Usually has less people visiting

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

James Betz's avatar

James Betz

United States

Ranking: 9/10

Fun walk over swinging bridge into rainforest. Interesting and diverse.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in March 2014

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison's avatar

Nick Morrison

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