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Scenic helicopter flights and snow landings above Fox and Franz Josef glaciers.

Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon

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.

Opened Jan 2014 our complex is set amongst native bush within easy walking distance of all attractions and amenities in Franz Josef Village. Beautiful apartment like units.

The local Franz Josef Glacier i-Site is a great place to get inspired about everything on offer in Glacier Country.

As an introduction to mountaineering this heli-trek trip cannot be surpassed. Fly into the Fox Glacier valley and hike to the Chancellor Dome summit for magnificent views of New Zealand's highest peaks & the Tasman Sea. Good fitness required.

Luxury hotel offering bed and breakfast accommodation nestled beneath the towering Southern Alps of NZ. After a day of adventure relax by the fireplace and enjoy magnificent views in the guest lounge or from your spacious room's private balcony.

Franz Josef TOP 10 Motels are situated in a quiet rural setting with magnificent glacier and mountain views.

Enjoy a gentle, gradual climb up the Fox Glacier valley. Includes a shuttle to the trailhead from Franz Josef or Fox Glacier township. Traverse a beautiful trail through the historic glaciated rainforest of Westland Tai Poutini National Park.

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.

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.

Affordable accommodation in Franz Josef with free soup, breakfast, popcorn, spa pool, and international phone calls.