Panorama taken from the middle of the Clearwater River suspension bridge on the trail to Lake Matheson near the Fox Glacier. This provides a beautiful view along Clearwater River as it flows from the lake towards the sea. Virtual tour taken January 2008.

Clearwater River Suspension Bridge - Fox Glacier visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Clearwater River Suspension Bridge' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from West Coast.

The Clearwater River Suspension Bridge crosses the Clearwater River next to car park at the trail head for the path around Lake Matheson. Lake Matheson is a glacial lake formed by water filling a depression created during the retreat of Fox Glacier from the valley. This has become a popular tourist attraction due to beautiful reflections of Aoraki (Mount Cook) and Mount Tasman in the still waters at times. The lake's waters are brown, the result of leeching from the surrounding rain forest. On leaving the lake the waters become clear, and then wind slowly down the wide alluvial plain to the sea just a little south of Gillespies Beach about 10km away.

Road: Take the Cook Flat Road west from Highway 6 at the center of Fox Glacier Township. About 4km down the road turn right into Lake Matheson Road and park at the visitor centre at the end.