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Explore the historic gold mining village of Okarito - a definite hidden gem on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

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.

The 10 Cottages offer you a glorious retreat and a wonderful hotel alternative treating travellers to a superb location on the edge of a National Park. Nestling in a peaceful street with breathtaking rainforest and mountain views.

For travellers with limited time, our one way or return scenic flights from Franz Josef to Tekapo over the main divide of the Southern Alps let you experience the other side without the 8 hour drive.

New Zealand's highest skydive at 18,000ft. Skydive Franz is a premier tandem skydiving experience amidst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers & ocean views. Multiple height options from 10,000ft to 18,000ft. Featured on Red Bull's Most Insane Skydives.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park extends from the highest peaks of the Southern Alps to the Tasman Sea and is split by the Alpine Fault.

This flightseeing tour is ideal if you have limited time as driving to Milford Sound from Franz Josef takes 9½ hours. Our Milford Sound flights operate on demand from Franz Josef with time on the ground for photos and perhaps a boat cruise.

Nestled amongst native bush at the feet of the Southern Alps, Rainforest Retreat offers deluxe Tree House, Tree Lodge, Tree Huts and Park Motel accommodation, and a friendly and fun backpackers and holiday camp.

The only tandem helicopter skydive experience in New Zealand.

A combination of the Franz Josef Glacier Nature Tour, Fox Glacier Nature Tour and the Lake Matheson Nature Tour. Experience all three of these popular visitor sites in our area all in one day and save.

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

Campsite in an area popular for boating, trout fishing and swimming.