Last Updated: 21st Jan 2026
Southern Fox
Last Updated: 21st Jan 2026
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 9 ?
7.0km
185m
185m
295m
Last Updated: 21st Jan 2026
Last Updated: 21st Jan 2026
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 9 ?
7.0km
185m
185m
295m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Riverside
Gravel Road
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +6.80%
Average Downhill Gradient: -6.80%
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1:30
Slow
1:15
Moderate
0:45
Fast
This track has been redeveloped since first submitted and is now the Fox Glacier South Side track, open to pedestrians and cyclists. You can go by foot all the way, or by bicycle for most of the way. If you bike, you must go the last 800m by foot - there is a bike stand available (byo lock).
Begin by parking in the large carpark just over the Fox River bridge, and set off along this nice wide track among native trees with the sound of the Fox River roaring down the valley next to you. Along the way you will see a small signposted hot spring next to the track.
Approx 1.5kms up the valley you will see an optional side track called the Moraine track.
If you stick with the main track you’ll get to the first glacier viewpoint about 2km in. Continue on to the end of the track which is very clearly fenced off (with lots of signage about going no further) and admire the beauty and geological wonders before you. It’s worth noting that the sun, once risen above the mountains in the morning, does obscure your view of the glacier a bit for the first hour or two after sunrise, but still well worth it if that’s the only timeslot you can get there.
Return the way you came or add in the Moraine track on your way back. Enjoy the run back out ... it's largely downhill.
Glacier, the country's most active landslide, flood damage, mountains.
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Parking is on the west side of the road opposite the old road up to Fox Glacier which is now closed indefinitely.
2 km
3 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Non-existent.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
None
Weather can change dramatically really qucikly ... be prepared for any eventuality.
Obey all DOC warning signs. The roads are heavily undercut where identified.
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All graded now, so an easy run. The moraine section is beautiful and great views of the glacier
December 16, 2021
This is a lovely track to do and worth the stop. I did it early morning and unfortunately the sun rose directly above the glacier and was obscuring the glacier but the view was still stunning and I had the track to myself. Loved it!
January 15, 2021
A fabulous trail. The Morraine walk -Morraine is material left behind by a moving glacier. This material is usually soil and rock - is a must do. Single track and interesting history.
December 17, 2020
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