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Franz Josef Wilderness Tours

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

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West Coast Scenic Waterways

Cruise, stay & play with us at Scenic Waterways Retreat. Experience the 'untamed natural wilderness' of the West Coast. Soak in our wood-fired hot tub, while star gazing, and enjoy delicious wholesome food produced on-site. Take time to recharge.

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Hikoi Waewae Cultural and Heritage Experience

Guided walks from a unique local Maori perspective. Experience our beautiful natural environment while learning the history of our ancestors who have walked here before you. Look through our photo gallery to see the different places we walk.

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Heritage Highway Motel

Quality 4 star motel accommodation. 14 spacious studio, spa, 1 & 2 bedroom units. Free Wifi, 42" TVs, 52 Channel Guest Select SKY.

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Kohaihai

Golden Bay Air provides end-to-end transport for one of New Zealand's most spectacular and diverse Great Walks. The Heaphy Track is a 78km array of lush beech and podocarp forest, sub-alpine tussock downlands and palm fringed wild beaches.

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Bonz ‘N’ Stonz

Bonz 'n' Stonz provides different carving workshop experiences for jade,bone or shell. We will provide you the material and guide you through all the processes. At the end, you will be able to bring back your proudly handmade piece home.

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Skydive Franz Josef - 16,500ft Tandem Skydive

Experience the best scenery and sky in New Zealand with a 16,500ft skydive over Skydive Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Dive into breathtaking views of pristine glaciers, lush rainforests, and rugged mountains - freefall from up to 60 seconds.

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Marble Hill Campsite

Explore this valley's alpine beauty and native birds in amazing red beech forests of Lewis Pass.

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Maruia River Retreat

Maruia River Retreat offers relaxed luxury accommodation with the perfect location to explore the South Island of New Zealand.

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Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki

Enjoy stylish accommodation and fine dining in a breathtaking wilderness setting. Join naturalist guides to explore ancient rainforest, kayak lakes and rivers, walk wild beaches, see penguins & other wildlife.

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William Steyn Stonepainter

Handpainted fridge magnets, standing stones and wall panels created on site by graphic artist, William Steyn. Choose from quirky kiwis, dancing folk, windswept trees, spirals or stylized faces painted on West Coast beach stones.

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