Lake Matheson is nestled in ancient forest and is famous for mirror views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Its excellent reflecting properties are due to the dark brown colour of the water – the result of organic matter leached from the humus of the forest floor.

Lake Matheson is nestled in ancient forest and is famous for mirror views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Its excellent reflecting properties are due to the dark brown colour of the water – the result of organic matter leached from the humus of the forest floor.

The park extends from the highest peaks of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, to the rugged and remote beaches of the wild West Coast. It is an area of magnificent primeval vistas – snow-capped mountains, glaciers, forests, tussock grasslands, lakes, rivers, wetlands and beaches.

The area around the Fox Glacier township offers visitors a rare opportunity to easily access a dynamic glacial environment in a forested area while within driving and walking distance from the main highway.

Beginning from the Lake Matheson carpark, follow the Lake Matheson/Te Ara Kairaumati walk in an anti-clockwise direction before branching off to Lake Gault. The track gradually climbs 200 m through original podocarp forest with several small stream crossings.

Wetlands are magical places. Often their full beauty is not revealed until you explore along the boardwalks and paths or, in some cases, by boat or kayak into bays and inlets. Beautiful reflections of mountains and trees can be captured in the open water of a lake.

A gentle walk leads to views of the mountains reflected on the still waters of Lake Matheson. It's one of our best short walks.

2019年4月20日 · Perched above the renowned Lake Matheson/Te Ara Kairaumati, Lake Gault not only has incredible expansive views of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, it is also recently home to New Zealand’s rarest kiwi, the rowi. Now’s the time to visit, before everyone else discovers this spectacular spot!

Map 4.3 Visitor management zones - Fox Valley and Lake Matheson detail Natio nalPrk M g em t Westla nd Ta iPout Icon Icon track Visitor management zones Front country Backcountry Remote 0 0.5 1 2 km Riverwalk Track Te Weheka, Fox Glacier - …

What to expect. Access: The track can be closed due to rock falls or flooded rivers.Glacier viewpoints are hundreds of metres from the face of the glacier. View daily glacier access update on Glacier Country website.; Change in elevation: +/- 100 m Hazards. Rapidly changing weather: This walk is in an alpine region. River surges: Glacial rivers can be dammed by ice falls and …