Walking Tours

Guided E-Bike & Hiking Tour of Fox Glacier Valley

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Mobile ticket

Experience the thrill of E-biking through an ancient rainforest and hiking up to the Fox Glacier viewpoint, all in one unique adventure.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness during this E-bike and hiking tour and uncover the natural wonders and rich history of Fox Glacier in just one day!
Harness the power of E-bikes to effortlessly traverse ancient podocarp rainforest terrain, before venturing on foot to witness New Zealand's largest active landslip.
Enjoy the added advantage of an expert guide who not only shares intriguing local historical insights but also equips you with a waterproof jacket and backpack for a hike.
The adventure doesn’t end even on high points, you'll get to marvel at the closest views of the terminal face of the fast-moving Fox Glacier.
Fun fact: Despite its name, Sir William Fox, an early New Zealand Prime Minister, never actually visited Fox Glacier, one of the world's fastest-moving glaciers!

Inclusions

Tour of Fox Glacier Valley
Expert guide
E-bike
Bike helmet
Leather boots
Waterproof jacket
Backpack

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Eco-adventure extraordinaire

Embark on a unique journey through the wilderness with this adventure. Starting in the charming Fox Glacier Village, you'll mount your E-bikes and with an experienced guide begin your journey through the ancient podocarp rainforest. As you ascend, you'll marvel at the effortless power of the E-bike, which makes light work of any hill. Midway, you’ll trade your E-bike for leather boots, and continue your ascent on foot through the Mills Creek track, passing Cone Rock and New Zealand's largest active landslip. Your guide will coach you on the use of E-bike equipment and ensure you're kitted out with walking boots and raincoats for the hike.

Hike through wilderness, meet a glacier

Reaching the climax of the hike, you'll find yourself at a viewpoint offering the closest views of the terminal face of the Fox Glacier. As you absorb this breathtaking sight, your guide will share intriguing snippets about the glacier – like its astonishing speed, advancing at about a meter a week. After soaking in the views, you’ll retrace your steps, hop back on your E-bikes, and coast back to the village, ending your journey on a high note of awe and satisfaction.

Know before you go

What to bring

Clothing: Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
You can also bring your essential medication, water bottle, drinks and snacks.

What's not allowed

Wearing jeans is not allowed.
Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 13 years and weighing more than 116kg.
Large bags and drones are not allowed.
There is a 3 kg or 6.6 lbs limit per passenger for carry-on baggage.

Additional information

A moderate level of fitness is required for this tour which is sufficient to ascend and descend 500-800m over 4-6 hours carrying a light pack of 10kg (22lb).

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Fox Glacier Guiding.
Address: 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7951, New Zealand.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Fox Glacier. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses Greymouth - Fox Glacier or Queenstown - Franz Josef to get you there.

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