Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier
Any South Island road trip must include the rugged west coast. The incredible accessibility and stunning beauty of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, towering snow capped Southern Alps and the lush green rainforest surrounding them has to be seen to be believed. Journey up onto the glaciers with scenic helicopter flights, glacier hikes, valley walks and ice climbing tours. Explore everything the Westland Tai Poutini National Park has to offer and then relax at the Glacier Hot Pools and Spa. The wild west coast is sure to be a highlight on your South Island roadie!
Fox Glacier Guiding: Heli Hike
GLACIER HIKE FROM FOX GLACIER
The fly-in, fly-out helihike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of...Glacier Hot Pools
HOT POOLS IN FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
As if driving along the spectacular West Coast isn't relaxing enough. Nestled in lush rainforest,...Skydive Franz Josef
SKYDIVING FROM FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox...Glacier Country Kayaks
KAYAKING FROM FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
Join this unique kayak adventure and Kiwi Sanctuary tour just minutes from Franz Josef...Franz Josef Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flights
HELICOPTER TOURS LEAVING FROM FRANZ JOSEF
The rugged West Coast of the South Island is an environment like no other in New Zealand....Fox Glacier Guiding: Heli Ice Climbing
ICE CLIMBING FROM FOX GLACIER
This day-long experience introduces the adventurous to the exhilarating sport of ice climbing, on...Fox Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flights
HELICOPTER TOURS LEAVING FROM FOX GLACIER
Experience a place where the soaring mountains of New Zealand's Southern Alps meet the wild...
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