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Mount Fox Route

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Haast Highway | Starts 3k from Fox Glacier township, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New ZealandMap
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  • GTI15
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    The root of the problem!

    Started up from a car park by Thirsty Culvert. There has been significant landslides changing the early part of the route, so care is needed to spot the DOC orange markers. Then follows a steep 900 m ...

    Reviewed on Feb 23, 2020
  • SophiaWilloughby
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    Worth the climb

    We did this route not really knowing what to expect, other than it might be quite hard. We are both pretty fit but this was a challenge! You basically climb the tract to the top using all fours some o...

    Reviewed on Mar 2, 2019
  • Pudding20142014
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    Challenging but rewarding

    My husband and I totally enjoyed the tramp up Mt Fox. The first part of the route was very challenging but once out of the bush, you'd be rewarded by the grand views of glaciers and snow capped mounta...

    Reviewed on Feb 10, 2019
  • Funfoodfavourites
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    This is a long trip and very Panoramic

    I first drove this road in 1977, narrow scary, gravel and soft edges. 2nd trip in 2009, surprisingly improved with bitumen and safer corners and more pull off areas for photo opportunities. Very beaut...

    Reviewed on Jan 29, 2018
  • Balfour S
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    Tiring but worth the alternative view of the glacier

    The view of the glacier from the bottom of the valley is difficult because it has receded so far but the surrounding river delta is very dangerous. So, based on the reviews for the Mt. Fox route, I de...

    Reviewed on Jul 2, 2017
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