Fox Parking Waterfall

Un-officially named, Fox Parking Waterfall is a typical multi-step waterfall which is found along the road leading to Fox Glacier. In a shiny day the waterfall is charmingly reflected in the nearby lake.

Driving and walking conditions
GPS of the view point:	S 43° 29' 27.546" E 170° 2' 22.9632"
Parking:	Fox Glacier Rd, Fox Glacier
Vehicle type:	Track type:
Road type:1km Gravel Road	Return track duration: 10min
Waterfall parameters
Waterfall height: 40m	Type of the waterfall: Multi-step

Rating:       ⭐⭐⭐
GPS:          S 43° 29' 27.546" E 170° 2' 22.9632"
Parking:     Fox Glacier Rd, Fox Glacier
Access:     10min return walk

Walking and driving instructions

Fox Parking Waterfall is roughly a 10-minutes’ drive away from Fox Glacier Village, or 2.5-hours’ from Hokitika. The road surface is sealed, expect for the last kilometre which is a gravel road.

Make your own way to Fox Glacier Village. From here, head south on the SH-6 for 1.5km. Don’t cross the Fox River – just before the bridge turn left into Fox Glacier Rd (well signposted) and follow it for the next 4km. There is a huge car park at the end of Fox Glacier Rd with toilets and picnic tables.

The waterfall is seen on your right when you drive towards the glacier (roughly 500m to car park). You can a choice to park your car on a road-side (prior to yellow line), or which is more recommended drive to the official car park and leave your car there. Walk back along the road for roughly 5 minutes until you reach the best view of the waterfall.

Waterfalls nearby

White Creek Waterfall

Rating:       ⭐⭐
Access:     50min return walk
Driving:   1 m (1 min)

Fox Glacier Waterfalls

Rating:       ⭐
Access:     1hr return walk
Driving:   1 m (1 min)