Located in the western side of the South island of New Zealand sits Fox Glacier. A 30 minute drive up the coast leads you to Franz Josef Glacier. Fox Glacier is the bigger one so that’s how I made the decision on which one to hike. I choose to do the full day hike only because everyone told me that the half day hike is pretty but you don’t see as much. I was excited to see it all. I’ve never even seen a glacier and for me to be able to hike through one would be a dream come true. It is important to go with a guided group and follow directions on not to go pass the barriers to take pictures, many tourist have died. The ice is as hard as solid rock and it is very slippery. The full day hike tour provided all the gear we need like boots with proper clamps, jackets, weather proof pants etc. I give this tour two thumbs up. Recommended!