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Kahere Retreat is a family run and uniquely handcrafted eco lodge located in the beautiful world heritage Glacier Country of the wild West Coast.

Feeling amped? Then our Extreme Fox Heli Hike is for you; spend an exhilarating day on the West Coast’s largest glacier and challenge yourself. Forge your own unique trail through the dramatic terrain of Fox Glacier’s steep upper icefall.

See what most people never get the chance to and journey into the largely inaccessible heart of the majestic Southern Alps. Explore the ice falls and experience a snow landing and explore before returning to Franz Josef/Fox Glacier township.

Lake Matheson, famous for its picture perfect reflections of Mount Cook & superb views of Fox Glacier. Visit our award winning café & unique gift gallery adjacent to the walkway. Don't miss this incredible location.

The only tandem helicopter skydive experience in New Zealand.

Enjoy a pre-dinner drink on the decks or cosy up in front of the fireplace before settling in for a relaxed dining experience at Monsoon bar & restaurant.

From Franz Josef Village fly over both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, soaring first over the townships and then following the ice flow high up into the upper reaches.

Franz Josef TOP 10 Holiday Park is an ideal base for exploring Glacier Country.

Book a VIP Fully Backstage Pass Tour which includes a behind-the-scenes tour into the Kiwi incubation and hatching facility and the Tuatara Encounter. Based in Franz Josef and the largest indoor visitor attraction on the West Coast. Photos permitted.

Fly over the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers. See Aoraki Mount Cook, Ice Lake and Gunn Range where the Lord of The Rings filmed the lighting of the beacons. Two snow landings are included in this 60 minute flight.

15 well appointed rooms set in a quiet location just 2.5 kms north of Franz Josef Glacier. Base yourself here with us while you explore the Glacier area, mountains, rain forest and beaches and much more!