Franz Josef GlacierActivities

Activities in Franz Josef Glacier

  1. Franz Josef Full Day Glacier Adventure

    Franz Josef Full Day Glacier Adventure

    by Viator

    The world renowned all day option takes you in superb scenery, deep in the heart of the glacier. The excellent step-cutting skills of your guide allow you to tr…

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    from USD$143.30
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  3. Heli Hiking Franz Josef

    Heli Hiking Franz Josef

    by Viator

    Combine a scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with a two-hour guided walk amongst the ice caves, pinnacles and seracs of New Zealand's South Islan…

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    from USD$300.72
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    Franz Josef Glacier Guides

    Small group walks with experienced guides (boots, jackets and equipment supplied) are offered by Franz Josef Glacier Guides. Half-/full-day walks are $105/160 per adult (slightly cheaper for children). Full-day trips have around six hours on the ice, half-day trips up to two hours. Full-day ice-climbing trips ($250 including training) and three-hour helihikes with two hours on the ice ($390) are also available. Helihikes take you further up the glacier to explore blue-ice caves, seracs and pristine ice formations.

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    Across Country Quad Bikes

    Fast-paced (and certainly noisy) are the four-wheeled outings from Across Country Quad Bikes. Rockin’ and rollin’ rainforest quad-bike trips (two hours, adult/child $150/75) are joined by off-road adventures on 8WD Argo amphibious vehicles (one hour, $60). Heliquad adventures (2½ hours, $395) traverse the mountains and coastline by air before taking on a remote West Coast beach.

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  6. Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Franz Josef

    Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Franz Josef

    by Viator

    Fly over two of New Zealand's most famous glaciers on this 30-minute helicopter flight.

    Marvel at the mantle of pure white snow as you land at the head of either…

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    from USD$216.98
  7. Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight

    Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight

    by Viator

    Experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier s…

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    from USD$300.72
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    Glacier Hot Pools

    Glacier Hot Pools is a welcome addition to town, setting a new standard for outdoor thermal bathing. Carved from the rainforest, this series of hot pools is the perfect après-hike or rainy-day activity. There are private pools ($40 per 45 minutes) and massages ($80 per half-hour) on offer if you want to really indulge.

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  9. Franz Josef Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight

    Franz Josef Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight

    by Viator

    The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over Fox Glacier and experience the s…

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    from USD$163.68
  10. Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk

    Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk

    by Viator

    This relaxing, interpretive walk to the glacier is the perfect opportunity to learn the role of the Franz Josef Glacier in shaping this remarkable landscape. Wi…

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    from USD$50.63
  11. Small-Group Franz Josef Glacier Walk

    Small-Group Franz Josef Glacier Walk

    by Viator

    Be astounded by the natural beauty of the Franz Josef Glacier on a small-group glacier walk. Travel by helicopter to the pinnacles area of the glacier to explor…

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    from USD$201.75
  12. South Westland Horse Treks

    Located 5km south of town, South Westland Horse Treks runs one- to six-hour equine excursions across farmland and remote beaches.

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    Glacier Country Lake Tours

    Join Glacier Country Lake Tours on placid Lake Mapourika. Fishing and ecotour excursions (1½ hours, $98) are both available.

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    Mountain Helicopters

    Also runs shorter10-minute flights ($105).

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    Glacier Country Tours & Kayaks

    Take a guided kayak trip on Lake Mapourika (7km north of Franz) with xxx. Trips include ecological commentary, mountain views and a serene channel detour. The family deal ($220) is good value for Mum, Dad and two kids. You can also hire kayaks ($60 for 2½ hours).

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