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Book a VIP Fully Backstage Pass Tour which includes a behind-the-scenes tour into the Kiwi incubation and hatching facility and the Tuatara Encounter. Based in Franz Josef and the largest indoor visitor attraction on the West Coast. Photos permitted.

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.

Enjoy this pleasant short walk and get a great view of the glacier and the opportunity to cross a historic suspension bridge.

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!

A fun opportunity to explore the untamed natural wilderness of Fox Glacier valley. Your experienced guide will take you on a journey of discovery to enjoy the rainforest, hike a secret track and grab a stunning photo of the Fox Glacier.

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.

The only tandem helicopter skydive experience in New Zealand.

Okarito Lagoon is New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland. A coastal lagoon, it is 130 kms south of Hokitika, covering an area of about 12km.

The Helicopter Line offers scenic helicopter flights over glaciers, ice caves and pinnacles. Glacier landings are a specialty.

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.

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.