Affordable, family friendly accommodation in Fox Glacier with majestic views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman.
We are the closest motel to stunning Lake Matheson, just a 3-minute drive or half-hour walk away.
Surrounded on three sides by rural farmland, and with lush green valleys and mountains on the horizon, there are few locations more picture-perfect than the one you’ll find at Mt Cook View Motel.
Conveniently located close enough to Fox Glacier town for convenience yet far enough away to truly embrace the peace and tranquillity of your surroundings.
Fox Glacier Accommodation
At Mt Cook View Motel, we provide a variety of accommodation options, ranging from cosy studios to expansive 2-bedroom units, catering to every traveller’s needs.
Our 2-bedroom unit, spanning an impressive 120m², exceeds the typical motel room size and offers more than just a sleeping space.
Experience the comfort of large rooms and contemporary amenities amidst a tranquil rural backdrop, conveniently situated near town for the perfect blend of serenity and accessibility.
Facilities in each unit include:
- Free wireless internet.
- Free satellite TV.
- Queen-size beds – 1 unit has a super-king.
- Large shower.
- Comfortable seating area.
- Fully equipped kitchens with microwave.
- Complimentary tea/coffee/hot chocolate.
- Electric blankets.
- Heaters.
- Hair dryers.
- Parking outside your door.
- Telephone.
- Pet Friendly (small house-trained pets)
- Continental breakfast available on request (additional charges apply).
- Wheelchair accessible.
Things to do in Fox Glacier
Lake Matheson – Photographers flock to Lake Matheson to capture the mirror-like reflections of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman in its still waters. A wheelchair-accessible walk to the jetty viewpoint takes just 40 minutes return, giving you ample time to stand and stare in wonder. Alternatively, see the lake from every angle on the 2.6-kilometre lake circuit. It takes an hour and a half, but we’d allow extra time to drink in the views.
Fox Glacier – There are few places in the world where you will find glaciers nestled between rainforest and the sea, yet New Zealand boasts many. The most well-known are Fox Glacier and Franz Josef. Set just half an hour’s drive apart, they offer a unique opportunity to view a rapidly retreating geographic phenomenon–global warming has seen the ice sheet shrink dramatically in recent decades. Fox Glacier is the longer of the two. Descending over 2600 metres along its 13-kilometre length. It’s an impressive sight and one not to be missed.
Fox Glacier Walks & Trails
- Lake Matheson Walk
- Fox Glacier Hiking Trails
- Fox Glacier South Side Walk (this one is great for mountain biking too!)
- Copland Track
- Minehaha Walk (keep your eyes peeled for glow worms)
- Moraine Walk
