Fox Glacier
CountryNew Zealand
Area36 km2
Length13 km
TypeValley
About Fox Glacier
Located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. One of the few glaciers that descends into temperate rainforest. Named after William Fox, a Prime Minister. Retreated 3 km since 2009. Dramatic collapses in 2012 closed walking tracks.
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