New Zealand is one of the best place to vacation in January. Fox Glacier Guiding in New Zealand is an eco-adventure company that offers a series of scenic walks and hikes (Video) that get you up close and personal with New Zealand's beautiful glaciers and rainforests. A good way to get started is the "Half Day Walk" which lasts about 4 hours with the bus transport to the glacial valley. The guided walk leads past the river bed to the glacier terminus. Another 30-minute hike uphill leads to the edge of the ice and onto the middle of the glacier where you can enjoy spectacular views. The company provides you with leather boots, crampons and other equipment for the trip. The guides provide a lot of information along the way about the natural surroundings. Fox Glacier Guiding offers other trips, including heli-hiking, overnight adventures, climbing and more. The company is a 6-hour drive west of Christchurch and 5 hours north of Queenstown.

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