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

A stunning 50 minute scenic flight over the vast snowfields and dramatic icefalls of the Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers. Then around Aoraki Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and over the Tasman Glacier. Every seat a window seat.

From Fox 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.

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel is a 5-Star Hotel haven nestled in the heart of Franz Josef’s native West Coast rainforest. Thoughtfully designed for sustainability, it offers an immersive blend of nature and indulgence.

Off the beaten track close to Wanganui Heads.

Small group guided nature walk around iconic Lake Matheson, with abundant birdlife and breathtaking reflections of New Zealand's tallest mountains - Aoraki Mt Cook & Mt Tasman. Includes wet weather gear & hot drink/biscuit.

Mt Fox Day Hike. If you are looking for a truly epic one day out in the hills that is challenging – then this adventure is considered the best of the best.

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.

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.

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company in Franz Josef offering scenic glacier flights and much more in our incredible backyard.