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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.

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

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.

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

Franz Josef Glacier Holiday Houses, Cottages, Apartments and Flats

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.

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.

Campsite located near an old gold mining settlement and a seal colony. Tracks lead to historic suction and bucket dredges, and Galway Beach.

You’ll find our Glacier shop in the Franz Josef Glacier township, a 30 minute drive north of Fox Glacier.

The only tandem helicopter skydive experience in New Zealand.

Welcome to Ribbonwood Retreat, your escape in Franz Josef, Westland National Park. Enjoy stunning mountain and rainforest views while experiencing the warm hospitality of hosts Jonathan and Julie, who love sharing their vibrant birdlife and wildlife.