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
South Island
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
- North Island318
- South Island308
- Picton, Blenheim & Marlborough17
- Nelson & Abel Tasman24
- Takaka & Golden Bay14
- Westport10
- Punakaiki, Greymouth & Hokitika17
- Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers12
- Haast Area11
- Kaikoura9
- Hanmer Springs Area12
- Christchurch13
- Akaroa Area14
- Canterbury Plains & Southern Alps18
- Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo12
- Oamaru11
- Queenstown16
- Wanaka12
- Central Otago14
- Dunedin12
- The Catlins12
- Milford Sound13
- Invercargill11
- Southland Area11
- Stewart Island12
- South Pacific Islands14
- Travel Styles1
The Guide to Backpacking Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
Located on the wild West Coast of the South Island, Glacier Country remains almost untouched. Approximately 140 glaciers flow from the Southern Al
The Must-Dos in Franz Josef: Home to New Zealand’s Most Accessible Glacier
It’s a must-do on the South Island; seeing the Franz Josef Glacier. Franz Josef is one of the most bustling touri
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
Amazing 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
Romantic Experiences in Franz Josef Glacier
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 c
Tours, Hikes, Activities and Places to Visit in the Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Some of the most accessible glaciers in the world, inky black lakes reflecting the highest peaks of the Southern
How to 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 l
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
How to Plan a Luxury 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