Plan your trip

The best way to experience the New Zealand glaciers is on a scenic helicopter flight with Glacier Country Scenic flights.

Explore beyond the Glaciers with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours. Join a mirror-lake Kayak Tour a Scenic Boat Tour or Fishing trip on Lake Mapourika – OR join an thrilling Off-Road Adventure Tour!  The best of Franz Josef Glacier is at your fingertips.

We are ideally situated just a short stroll into the main village business hub, surrounded by native bush and majestic mountains, providing privacy for guests in a tranquil, peaceful relaxing setting.

15 well appointed rooms set in a quiet location just 2.5 kms north of Franz Josef Glacier. Base yourself here with us while you explore the Glacier area, mountains, rain forest and beaches and much more!

Situated in central Franz Josef, Forest View Franz Josef provides accommodation within easy walking distance of several restaurants, the Glacier Hot Pools and tour operators. Boasting a tour desk, this property offers unlimited free WIFI.

This flight covers it all. Snow landings, glacier icefalls, crevasses and neves, all with views from the ocean to the alps. Cross the Southern Alps’ rugged spine & circle the peak of New Zealand’s highest mountain, the magnificent Aoraki/Mount Cook.

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

Scenic Helicopter Flights over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, Mt Cook & Tasman with Glacier and Snow landings.
Mountain Helicopters is a locally owned family company that has been operating in the Glacier region since 1998.

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 and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glaciers.

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.

One of the respected Bella Vista Accommodation chain of 27 motels nationwide. You can depend on us for a warm welcome and comfortable, consistent experience all following the same recognisable Bella Vista design. Includes free car-park & free WiFi.