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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.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable luxury adventure with this exclusive overnight experience on the stunning Franz Josef Glacier. Spend a night on the ice with our award-winning guiding team and create memories for a lifetime.

Lake Mapourika is one of the South Island’s most scenic fishing destinations. Fish for brown trout and salmon, on our fully covered tour boat.

Fantastic day long ice climbing adventure on the upper part of the mighty Fox Glacier, New Zealand with the added thrill of 2 helicopter flights. Suitable for novices and experts alike. Good fitness level required.

Franz Josef Wilderness Tours is a locally owned and operated family business in Franz Josef. Kayak, Cruise or Fish with us on Lake Mapourika

Twin Glacier Fox and Franz - This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders of both the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Again while landed on the snow photograph Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. (allow 30 minutes).

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you’ll view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vastness the glaciers.

Twin Glacier Fox and Franz (departing Fox Glacier village) - This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. While landed on the snow photograph Mount Cook and Mount Tasman (allow 30 minutes).

Packrafting is a fast-growing sport and the West Coast is one of the best places in the world to do it!

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.

At the top end of Franz Josef village, sits the beautiful, serene St James Church

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.