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The Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar is found at the top of Franz Josef Glacier Village

The Helicopter Line offers scenic helicopter flights over glaciers, ice caves and pinnacles. Glacier landings are a specialty.

A Return shuttle service from your accommodation to the glacier carpark and back on a set timetable. Set fee.
Also available for private charters POA.

Discover the glacier wonderland on close-up scenic flights with Glacier Helicopters.

Ultimate Discovery is a 45 minute scenic flight including the three big ones! Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers, take in Aoraki Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. Enjoy a 15 minute snow landing allowing for plenty of photos.

SnakeBite Brewery & Restaurant, located on the main street in Franz Josef Glacier, serves authentic Southeast Asian & Kiwi dishes from their fresh tasty menu.

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

Glenfern offers luxurious one and two bedroom villas near Franz Josef Glacier township. An ideal base for you to explore the Glacier region.

Reach new heights with our Glacier Heli Ice Climb, praised by many as some of the best climbing in the world. Enjoy exclusive access to the Franz Josef Glacier and have the ultimate West Coast adventure with our award-winning team.

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).

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.