http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Oceania , New Zealand , South Island , Fox Glacier en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 13:52:58 +0000 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:52:58 +0000 The West CoastAfter a long drive from Abel Tasman we arrived in Westport where we had originally planned to spend the day. We realised very quickly that there was actually very little to see or do there....its never a good sign when the girl in the information office has to think for a minute before halfheartedly suggesting a half hour walk. Seeing as it was a bit of a miserable day we decided http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-785694.html I awake to a very damp smelling room joy but hoorah its not raining I go for a walk to the other end of town just in case I missed something yesterday unfortunately not and pick up some milk for breakfast from the petrol station on the way back. After breakfast and a spot more reading as I wait for the cloud to clear a little more I walk the 6km out of town to Lake Matherson to check ou http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-778860.html Our drive from Queenstown to Fox Glacier took about 5 hours. We stopped many times to take photos of the outstanding scenery. Bright blue Lake Hawea was lovely in the sunshine and the mountains were reflected in the still waters of the lake.Next day we were up early for our fox trot visit to the Fox Glacier. This was one of the main highlights of our time in New Zealand so far. It was great http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-776630.html Today we bid a fond fairwell to Queenstown. After a light breakfast we once again were on the road heading towards the West Coast to Fox Glacier. We drove up over the mountains passing beautiful lakes rivers streams livestock grazing in the fields. The scenery here is amazing. We stopped along the way to take photos and stopped at a wayside restaurant for lunch. After lunch it didn39t seem http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-774841.html We left Nelson first thing in the morning and headed towards the west coast. We stopped at a place called Cape Foulwind named by Cpt Cook after his ship was blown off course here to see the Fur Seal colony. We managed to spot a couple of pups but I think we arrived around feeding time so all the mothers had gone out fishing. We continued south down the coast and our lunch stop was at the famo http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-770564.html After a good meal in the White Pub at Fox Glacier we had a good night. I watched The Man who moved Mountains again on DVD to see where I had been and to review the next big field trip location Pigeon Bush on the North Island.Woke to find the mist of last night had disappeared to leave a hot and beautiful summer39s morning. Had breakfast outside to the sounds of the helicopters taking people http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-760256.html Our first night in the Maui went well though tonight we are going to set the bed up before it gets dark and definitely before any wine Slept well and woke at 7.30 ready for the main event the Alpine Fault at Hare Mare Creek.This is an iconic place as it was in this creek that Harold Wellman first identified the Alpine Fault a major displacement of the crust that runs across New Zealand. Thi http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-760146.html Well we went on the Shotover Jet Boat in Queenstown. The jet boat goes at a high speed through the canyons and all I can say is you think you are going to hit the side of the canyon they then do 360 degree spins it was brilliant. All I can say is how are we going to get to feed our habit of being adrenaline junkies when we get home Well we have left our little BB in Queenstown and will miss http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-756390.html Glacier hikes and glow worms http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-720868.html Wednesday 2nd MayAt 8.30 sharp we were over in the Fox Glacier Guiding office just 2 min walk across the road from our campervan to confirm our booking for the HeliHike up to the top of the glacier. They don39t finalise your booking until the 39last minute39 to ensure that all is well up there before your flight. We are quite impressed with the safety preparations and as Mary has nev http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-718027.html We spent most of Friday May 4 on our drive from Queenstown to Fox Glacier. The 360 km drive was stunning and passed through many national parks and mountain passes and we took our time as we stopped at multiple locations to enjoy the views and of course get pictures.We reached Fox Glacier just before sunset and caught some great views of the last light along the monutains by Lake Matheson whic http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-714595.html 13th April 12 Wanaka to Fox GlacierA long days travelling again today they feel that way as all the roads are twisty and turny but again through immense scenery and with lots of photo stops at viewpoints and for a short walk to a nice waterfall. Howard had me all excited at the lunch stop prospect as he found a place called Jackson Bay which was according to the map slightly off our r http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-709800.html Hi EveryoneWe39re well into our 18 day tour of New Zealand39s South Island.Have picked out a few highlights to share.Hope you enjoy them. Remember to click on first photo to view all as a slide show in larger format.Please add a comment after the last photo if you wish.Cheers from Garry Jan http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-708422.html Sky diving is the tops guys that was such a rush not as fightening as the bungy but lasted way way longer so cool im buzzing. http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-703351.html If you get the chance to hop on a bike and ride from Wanaka to Fox glacier my advice is do it do it do it It is stunning i cant believe how lucky i am the bike is great the roads are smooth and the vista are breathtaking im of to see the glaciers today but from a different angle you will see arrived in Fox glacier yesterday about 4 so it was a good long http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-703332.html Hello folksOur adventure continues. This past week has been marked by two wonderful experiences. We took the TranzAlpine train from Greymouth on the west coast to Christchurch on the east coast over the Southern Alps through Arthur39s pass following along the various glacial rivers situated in broad valleys with large herds of sheep and cattle grazing staying over night in Christchurch and http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-697796.html january 2 2012by CraigHello or Kia Ora from NZ. We have been here now for 11days and have had 11 straight days of sunshine. Must be some sort of record for the South Island of NZ From Milford Sound we traveled up to Queenstown where we stayed for a few days including NYE. The three of us became smitten with the place perhaps due to its innate beauty the glorious weather and the buzzy atm http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-676477.html De Westkust hier heeft het meeste regen van het land. En als het regent dan giet het Je neemt best bij elke wandeling een regenjas mee Ook al is het zomer en snikheet toch kan er elk moment een storm uitbarstenDe westkust ligt tussen de Alpen en de Tasman Sea. Er zijn hier 5 nationale parken het meeste in de West kust streek de hoogste bergen zijn hier gelegen en het beroemdste de gletsjer http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-666905.html We eten helaas hier veel vlees en maar 2 keer vege in de week. Vooral omdat er OVERAL maar dan letterlijk overal soja doorgedraaid is De lechitine op zich is voor mij niet zo heel erg soms weet ik het gewoon niet maar het is vooral de sojabloem sojabonen lupine olie etc.Dus vege worstjes burgers is een njet. Ook vele groenten in blik dan zit er soja in. Ik ben verplicht om krakotten te http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-666902.html Well then we arrived in Fox in fine form to go and see the Fox Glacier. We drove first to the lookout point which seemed to be lacking a real lookout oh and wait yeah a bathroom. Unfortunately I had been counting on this and despite running around for 20 minutes deeper into the woods looking for it I couldn39t find it. The unfortunate Kiwi or tourist will find a terrible surprise if they http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Fox-Glacier/blog-666486.html