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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.

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.

Enjoy this pleasant short walk and get a great view of the glacier and the opportunity to cross a historic suspension bridge.

Franz Josef Treetops offers the ideal place for a family or group of friends to relax while visiting Franz Josef Glacier. Stay in the centre of the town while surrounded by treeferns.

The Helicopter Line can offer you spectacular close-up views on a scenic flight to explore and discover the dramatic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and snowfields.

New Zealand's unique hot pools experience, in the heart of the rainforest. Our pools are the perfect way to unwind and experience a blissful state of pure relaxation after travelling along Te Tai o Poutini (The West Coast).

Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over the glacier with a unique guided walk amongst the ice caves, pinnacles and seracs of the pristine alpine environment.

Our aim is to offer the essentials, at an affordable price, while surrounded by peaceful rainforest. Located directly opposite the Glacier Base building, home to the iSite, Hot Pools, Franz Josef Glacier Guides and DOC you can park up and relax

Steep and dramatic or vast and remote? Take our Twin Glacier flight and you won't have to choose – you'll experience two very different glacial formations and a snow landing.

TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2021 Top Out of the Ordinary Experience–World. Our fly-in, fly-out guided Heli Hike combines the excitement of exploring a remote & exceptionally stunning part of the Fox Glacier with the thrill of 2 helicopter flights.

Soar 13,000ft above Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier for an exhilarating skydive experience. Enjoy breathtaking views while you ascend for up to 15 minutes to altitude as you freefall for up to 45-seconds over the best scenery & sky in New Zealand.

One night’s accommodation at 4.5 Star Westwood Lodge B&B, 25 minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef Glacier including a 10-minute snow landing, hummer limousine ride to the Blue Ice Restaurant for a 2-course dinner.