Explore the Glaciers!
Located on the wild West Coast of the South Island, the Glacier Country remains almost untouched. Approximately 140 glaciers flow from the Southern Alps, but only the huge Franz
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Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
What to Do in Franz Josef: Home to New Zealand’s Most Accessible Glacier
It’s a must-do on the South Island, see the Franz Josef Glacier. Franz Josef is one of the most bustling tourism ho
The National Park With All of the Ice
Crampons at the ready! Westland Tai Poutini National Park stretches from some of the highest peaks in the Southern Alps all the way to the West Coast. In between
What to Do in Fox Glacier: the Heart of Glacier Country
An intimate village with an epic landscape, Fox Glacier town or “Fox” offers a range of experiences to discover an ever-changing gla
Things to Do in Franz Josef for Couples
No wonder so many couples include Franz Josef in their road trip or honeymoon itinerary of New Zealand. Home to some of the most commanding scenery in the count
A Travel Guide to Franz Josef Glacier
A compact offering of almost all of New Zealand’s most extreme sceneries, Franz Josef is a small town with some of the biggest landscapes. The icon along th
Plan a Family Trip to Franz Josef Glacier
You may know Franz Josef or Waiau for being the base of one of the world’s most accessible glaciers. Just six kilometres from the small village lies the
Family Activities in Franz Josef
The allure of the West Coast glaciers captures many when planning a trip around the South Island but with a focus on adventure activities, is it feasible to do with ki
How to Visit Franz Josef on a Budget
Seeing the mighty Franz Josef Glacier is on the bucket list for many travelling the South Island of New Zealand. But don’t worry, a $460+ glacier heli-hike i
Plan a Premium Trip to Franz Josef Glacier
Be swept into the New Zealand pristine wilderness, from your five-star hotel amidst the rainforest to the snowfields of a magnificent glacier, at Franz Josef
Premium Tours in Franz Josef Glacier
With such commanding landscapes between the verdant rainforest sprawling to the Tasman Sea to the glacier-carved valleys and rivers of ice in the Southern Alps, Fr
Plan a Romantic Getaway, Anniversary or Honeymoon to Franz Josef Glacier
As you’ll notice, most of our South Island honeymoon itineraries include Franz Josef and for good reason. It’s home