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The Rainforest Motel is a family-owned and operated motel situated in the small, picturesque village of Fox Glacier on the West Coast of the South Island.

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

Stylish accommodation in Fox Glacier township.

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.

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

Helicopter Scenic Flights and Snow Landings. Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Tasman Glacier, Mount Cook Aoraki, Mount Tasman. Westland Tai Poutini National Park. West Coast.

TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2021 Top Out of the Ordinary Experience – World #1 Fox Glacier Heli Hike. Year-round guided Heli Hikes and Ice Climbing on the West Coast's biggest and less crowded glacier. Discover the dramatic world of ice.

Lighting of the beacons that run along The White Mountains (Ered Nimrais) from Gondor to Rohan was filmed at Mount Gunn, near Franz Josef, West Coast.

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.

Soar 13,000ft above Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier for an exhilarating skydive experience. Enjoy breathtaking views while you ascend for up to 15 minutes to altitude as you freefall for up to 45-seconds over the best scenery & sky in New Zealand.

New Zealand's Only Kotuku, White Heron Nesting Site, Whataroa is the departure point for White Heron Sanctuary Tours.

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.