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The unsurpassed views and mountain reflections from the forested shores of Lake Matheson make this easy walk one of the most popular on the West Coast.

New Zealand's highest skydive at 18,000ft. Skydive Franz is a premier tandem skydiving experience amidst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers & ocean views. Multiple height options from 10,000ft to 18,000ft. Featured on Red Bull's Most Insane Skydives.

Haka House Franz Josef is the perfect base for your West Coast wilderness retreat in the heart of New Zealand's Glacier Country.

Skydive Franz Josef is one of the only tandem Helicopter Skydive in New Zealand. Enjoy a smooth helicopter flight to 10,000ft altitude, take in the stunning views, and instructor camera package is included to ensure you go home with the memories.

Okarito Lagoon is New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland. A coastal lagoon, it is 130 kms south of Hokitika, covering an area of about 12km.

Multiple type of rooms including one or two bedroom chalets and one bedroom unit nestled in the heart of the Glacier Country of the world famous Southern Alps. Enjoy your stay with family or friends in our lovely retreat.

Westwood Lodge offers stylish accommodation in a delightful, quiet, landscaped native bush garden. Our luxurious Bed & Breakfast Lodge is the ideal place to unwind, relax and explore the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding area.

ReflectioNZ Gallery at Lake Matheson near Fox Glacier showcases carefully selected, contemporary merchandise with a New Zealand flavour, artwork, jewellery, greenstone and New Zealand made gifts. Award winning Cafe next door.

Bed and breakfast accommodation on a 700 acre working beef farm adjoining Lake Matheson with its awesome alpine views. A wide variety of animals can be see on the farm. Cows, sheep, donkeys, horses, dogs and peacocks.

Stunning views of Mt Cook & Mt Tasman, perfectly located to explore the West Coast's glacier region.

The best way to experience the New Zealand glaciers is on a scenic helicopter flight with Glacier Country Scenic flights.

For travellers with limited time, our one way or return scenic flights from Franz Josef to Tekapo over the main divide of the Southern Alps let you experience the other side without the 8 hour drive.