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If you come to Fox Glacier looking for fun, excitement or a dose of adrenalin, you certainly won't leave disappointed. There's bound to be aquatic, family or thrilling activities either here or not too far away, from marine mammal encounters and eco-tourism adventures to cruises and jet-boat rides. New Zealand is the 'Adventure Capital of the World', so adrenalin-pumping action is found all over the country. Jet boating and white-water rafting are exhilarating ways to check out the country's crystal-clear rivers and magic scenery. If you would rather stay dry then there's a myriad of land and air-based activities on offer too. The brave can try bungy jumping, the slightly less courageous can enjoy a tandem hang-glide or parapent, or for the ultimate thrill there is the free-fall skydive. Plus, abseiling or exploring the captivating cave systems that riddle both the North and South Islands should definitely be on your to-do list.

As with the Franz Josef Glacier, the Fox Glacier descends from the Southern Alps into temperate
rainforest, making the West Coast glaciers the most unusual in the world. The Department of
Conservation office at Fox Glacier provides up-to-date information about local tracks and track
conditions. Visitors of average fitness can easily walk most tracks in the area. Guided glacier
walks, heli-hikes, snow landings and other scenic flight options are available. Sights to see
include Gillespies Beach, Lake Matheson (Aoraki/Mount Cook and Tasman reflections) and the glow-worm
forest. Access to a seal colony at Gillespies Beach is available via the Galway Beach track. Food
is available at a licensed cafe and bar in the village.