Kids Activities in the Westland District

Open 7 days from 8am, Lake Matheson Café is just a few minutes drive from Fox Glacier at the entrance to the Lake Matheson Walkway. With comfortable seating options and deck area, we have unsurpassed views of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. Matheson Cafe offers a range of breakfast and lunch options, with our famous gourmet pizzas changing to suit seasonal ingredients. The cabinets are always full of delicious pleasures, including deli style sandwiches, cakes, savouries and salads. Dinner at Matheson ... Read more Cafe From November to the end of March, Matheson Café changes its persona in the evening from fresh café food to a table service restaurant with an incredible new menu and extensive wine list on offer. Providing the perfect place to enjoy award winning cuisine, sample some of New Zealand’s finest beers and wines, relaxing after your adventures around Fox and Franz Josef Glacier. Situated to the left of the Lake Matheson Walkway Quality espresso coffee Highlighting fresh seasonal ingredients Unlimited ...

Take a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast's longest glacier amidst fascinating ice formations with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company. Let our friendly and professional guides lead you onto an incredible world of ice. We offer a range of glacier trips to suit all fitness levels including Heli Hikes combining the excitement of exploring a stunning and remote part of the glacier with the thrill of 2 helicopter flights (min age 9 yrs). An All Day Heli Hike and Ice Climbing. ... Read more To assure your safety, our guides are trained through the internationally recognised New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. We pride ourselves in offering exceptional customer service, the highest level of safety management and the best value for money trips. Fox Glacier is situated on the West Coast of the South Island, only 23 km's south of Franz Josef. Early bookings recommended.