Lake Matheson Walk New Zealand

Lake Matheson Walk

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(990) · Hiking area in Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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Lake Matheson is nestled in ancient forest and is famous for mirror views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Its excellent reflecting …

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Mar 31, 2025
We enjoyed this walk, but the water was not reflective during our visit. The path is well-maintained and includes a few stopping points for photos and environmental information. The walk itself is no…Full review by tenthlisten
Mar 29, 2025
We did the short trail around the lake on a cloudy day so no reflections in the lake but it is still a very nice walk. Not a lot of people there at 3pm so that was nice also. From time to time you …Full review by RBonTheLake
Jan 20, 2025
We started this in the morning before 9 to get best out of the reflections before the breeze picked up. Kids aged 6 to 12 did this easy enough. There's a steep set of stairs at one point to get to t…Full review by Explorer37739369192
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Suitable for wheelchair? I am confused as some says it's flat but some says the are areas which are steep and challenging …
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Suitable for wheelchair? I am confused as some says it's flat but some says the are areas which are steep and challenging for wheelchair. Hope to get a better picture from you guys. Thanks.
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Yes, first part heading towards the reflection lake is accessible by wheelchair. Others part will be difficult as walkway steps is up and down.
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Hi, may I know where we can park car, maybe near the cafe? I'll come with my wife and 2 kids aged 9 and 13, how long …
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Hi, may I know where we can park car, maybe near the cafe? I'll come with my wife and 2 kids aged 9 and 13, how long does it take a walk to have those stunning view? Many thanks.
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Heaps of free parking plus a cafe and souvenir shop. Full walk around the lake takes about 90 minutes. Easy walking for all ages.
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How far is lake mathesan from fox glacier heartland hotel? Can it be walked from there?
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Mel-Kiwi-NZ answered the question very well.
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Is the Lake Matheson 1.5km walk suitable for a pram?
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Yes the walk from the car park to the jetty is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. There are steps beyond that.
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Answer by JOHN M · Nov 16, 2016
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