Lake Matheson Nature Tour
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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Hike around Lake Matheson while learning more about the area’s ecology on a private nature walk. With a guide in the lead, you can focus on the scenery and on learning about the area's flora, fauna, and unique ecosystem. Admire the reflections of Mt. Tasman and Mt. Cook in the glassy surface of the lake. Evening departures give the best chance of calm conditions for the best reflections.
- Snacks and tea or coffee included to keep you refreshed
- Private tour for a personalized experience
- Easy walk around the lake's shoreline path
- Includes round-trip transfers from Franz Josef or Fox Glacier hotels
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Coffee and/or Tea
- West weather clothing
- walking boots - please call if required due to limited stock
- Walking poles if required
- umbrellas
- Lunch
- Water
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.3:00 pm
Itinerary
1
Lake Matheson Walk
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please bring an extra on or two long sleeved warm top layers of clothing
- Please wear suitable footwear for walking
- Most travelers can participate
- Please call us to order sizes for wet weather clothing
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 17 reviews
Reggie_G, Mar 2026
The only company i found that offers guided tours to Lake Matheson from Franz Josef, which matters to solo travellers like me who cannot afford to rent a car.
Cliff, our guide and driver was very knowledgeable and informative. He had keen eyes and sharp ears for nature.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Kia ora,
We are so glad that we could help out at allowing you to see the Lake, and that you found it interesting as well. Cliff is great for noticing the things you might miss if you went by yourself.
Cheers, the GVET team.
Edwin_E, Jan 2026
An excellent walking tour. A good, pleasant walk and not difficult. We spotted a lot of types of plants, insects and birds as well during out walk. Our guide, Louis, was very pleasant, knowledgeable and articulate. He was very observant about the flora and fauna during the walk and explained them in detail. The facts that he shared with us made the walk very interesting. The hot chocolate and coffee with cookies that he provided during our stop at the lake were very welcome !
Overall a very pleasant, enlightening and invigorating walk !! Very recommended ~
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks so much for your excellent review of our guide Louis! :)
Glad to hear you had a great time on our fabulous Lake Matheson Nature tour.
Safe travels for the rest of your holiday
Tash
Kim_B, Feb 2024
Fantastic evening really lucky with the weather, it was raining when we left, but the sun came was out by the time we reached the lake. We got some beautiful photos of the lake. Lovely mirrored shots well worth a visit. Our guide Jerome was very informative, thank you Jerome for taking us. A real perfect evening
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Glad you had a great time Kim - thanks for an amazing review :)
Bridget_B, Jan 2024
Besides the guide being very knowledgeable, the area was beautiful despite the weather being rainy. We were still able to go around the lake
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thanks! much appreciated.
Tash
KJ_F, Mar 2020
Great views of the mountains. The Lake was very still so we got some good phots to remember our trip by. Our guide was lovely, and gave us lots of information along the way.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
thanks for your great review! we hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels in our beautiful Glacier Country NZ
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