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The perfect option for those wanting an express Glacier adventure. Take advantage of our exclusive access to the Franz Josef Glacier and create memories for a lifetime. A great adventure for the whole family.

An incredible range of hot and cold food is available from the cabinets, or if you prefer something more substantial, we have a full menu available.

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.

Explore beyond the Glaciers with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours. Join a mirror-lake Kayak Tour a Scenic Boat Tour or Fishing trip on Lake Mapourika – OR join an thrilling Off-Road Adventure Tour!  The best of Franz Josef Glacier is at your fingertips.

Gillespies Beach, out of Fox Glacier, offers a scenic drive, lovely views of the Southern Alps, an historic cemetery and many coastal walks.

Welcome to my peaceful hideaway. My modern country home with ensuite rooms is set in 8 acres of pure nature at its best, with breathtaking views of Mt Cook & Mt Tasman towering above Fox Glacier.

Are you ready for an adventure? Get ready to lift off in the safe hands of your pilot, gazing over staggering ice formations and rugged South Island terrain.

Experience the thrill of a lifetime with an 18,000ft. tandem skydive over Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Soar above icy wonders and stunning landscapes, feeling the adrenaline rush as you take in breathtaking views from the ultimate sky-high adventure.

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

Our off-road adventure tour is Franz Josef Glaciers' ultimate rainy day activity. Get down and dirty in the mud, splash through puddles and experience the rainforest in all its glory. We provide all the equipment you need.

Walk or cycle through bush from Franz Josef township to the Franz Josef Glacier car park.

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.