River Walk Lookout Track

Track category

Easy access short walk

Time:

20 min return

Distance:

800 m return

Description

View from the River Walk Lookout. Photo: K Henderson.
View from the River Walk Lookout view point

Starting from the car park at the end of the Glacier View road, the fully accessible River Walk Lookout track winds its way gently downhill through the rainforest to a great view point of Fox Glacier Te Moeka o Tuawe.

The River Walk walking track branches off providing access to the north side of the valley but it is not fully accessible.

Getting there

Drive south for 2 km from Fox Glacier Weheka township, and turn left immediately after crossing the Fox River bridge. The Glacier View Road is narrow and unsealed so drive carefully to the car park at the end of this road.

Places to stay

There are a number of accommodation options in Fox Glacier Weheka.

Plan and prepare

  • Check the current track conditions and weather forecasts at the South Westland Weheka Area Office (Fox Glacier Weheka township) or the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre and i-SITE before starting your trip.
  • Always take warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can change rapidly.
  • Carry drinking water, insect repellent and sun protection at all times.

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Track category definitions

Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Safety alerts for West Coast tracks

Contacts

Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 752 0796
Address: 13 State Highway 6
Franz Josef Glacier 7856
Email: westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
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