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Things to do in Franz Josef Glacier

Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern Alps and Glaciers. Explore a kiwi sanctuary set amidst some of the oldest untouched ra (read more)
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2-Hour ATV Quad Bike Tour from Franz Josef

2-Hour ATV Quad Bike Tour from Franz Josef

Tucked under the majestic Southern Alps on New Zealand's rugged untamed West Coast sits Franz Josef village and the magnificent Franz Josef glacier offering spectacular mountain views & dense rainforest. This is where you will experience a 2-hour smal (read more)
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Franz Josef Wildlife Center Adm with Optional Backstage Pass

Franz Josef Wildlife Center Adm with Optional Backstage Pass

Voted one of the 12 must-see things to visit in New Zealand by Lonely Planet, the West Coast Wildlife Centre is the largest kiwi hatching facility in the South island and the foremost indoor, all-weather attraction in Franz Josef.  You are guaranteed  (read more)
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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 20-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surr (read more)
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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and (read more)
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Fox and Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Fox and Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Twice the ice! Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on this 30-minute helicopter flight. Discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations. Landing on the snowfields is a highlight and will  (read more)
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Fox and Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Fox and Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Twice the ice! Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on this 30-minute helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. Discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations. Landing on the snowfields is a hi (read more)
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4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier! Paddle across the calm, reflective waters and take in the panoramic views of NZ's tallest peaks and Glaciers. Fol (read more)
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Franz Josef Glacier Valley Eco Tour

Franz Josef Glacier Valley Eco Tour

Get out and explore on this 3-hour guided walking tour in the Franz Josef Glacier Valley.  Walk through native rainforest and learn about native flora and fauna, waterfalls, the Waiho River and the Franz Josef Glacier. Tour includes complimentary morni (read more)
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Fox Glacier Valley Eco Tour

Fox Glacier Valley Eco Tour

Approx 2 - 2.5 hour fully guided walking tour in the Fox Glacier Valley (inc breaks).  Transport included from Franz Josef and Fox Glacier townships.  Afternoon tea provided, as well as wet weather gear, umbrellas and walking poles.  Go off the beaten  (read more)
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Lake Matheson Eco Tour

Lake Matheson Eco Tour

Visit this iconic Lake which has just been named NZ's Great Short Walk. World famous for it's stunning mirror-like reflections of our highest mountains - Mt Tasman and Mt Cook. Relaxed guided nature walking tour through an incredible primeval rainforest (read more)
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Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Lift off from our Franz Josef helipad at the foot of the Southern Alps, the scenic views have already started, within seconds you are looking at the world famous Franz Josef Glacier, as we fly over this iconic attraction we climb above and beyond to reve (read more)
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Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise from Franz Josef

Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise from Franz Josef

Your 2 hour small group scenic cruise is on Lake Mapourika, which is a scenic gem on the Wild West Coast and only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier. Lake Mapourika boasts calm reflective waters, panoramic mountain and glaciers views as well as some of the (read more)
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Fishing Charter - Lake Mapourika

Fishing Charter - Lake Mapourika

Join us on a fishing charter that you'll never forget!  The Hanna-k can seat a large group comfortably inside the cabin area, and can have four fisherman out on the back deck and one spinning off the front platform.   The Skipper will provide on board c (read more)
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Christchurch Full Day Private Transfer or Tour from Franz Josef

Christchurch Full Day Private Transfer or Tour from Franz Josef

This private tour and/or transfer takes you through some spectacular scenery. From Franz Josef travel   into Westland District then through Arthur's Pass National Park and finally reach Christchurch with many photo opportunities and short walks alo (read more)
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Fox or Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing

Fox or Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing

Flight option 1 - Fox or Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing Fly from our Franz Josef or Fox Glacier Heliport to the top of the Fox or Franz Josef icefall and land on the snow for a fantastic photographic opportunity. This entry level flight will (read more)
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Tandem Skydive 9000ft from Franz Josef

Tandem Skydive 9000ft from Franz Josef

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Mu (read more)
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Tandem Skydive 13500ft from Franz Josef

Tandem Skydive 13500ft from Franz Josef

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Mu (read more)
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Tandem Skydive 16500ft from Franz Josef

Tandem Skydive 16500ft from Franz Josef

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Mu (read more)
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Tandem Skydive 19000ft from Franz Josef

Tandem Skydive 19000ft from Franz Josef

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Mu (read more)
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