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The local Franz Josef Glacier i-Site is a great place to get inspired about everything on offer in Glacier Country.

Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over the glacier with a unique guided walk amongst the ice caves, pinnacles and seracs of the pristine alpine environment.

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

Multiple type of rooms including one or two bedroom chalets and one bedroom unit nestled in the heart of the Glacier Country of the world famous Southern Alps. Enjoy your stay with family or friends in our lovely retreat.

An incredible range of hot and cold food is available from the cabinets, or if you prefer something more substantial, we have a full menu available.

From Franz Josef Village fly over both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, soaring first over the townships and then following the ice flow high up into the upper reaches.

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).

Steep and dramatic or vast and remote? Take our Twin Glacier flight and you won't have to choose – you'll experience two very different glacial formations and a snow landing.

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

The only operator on the West Coast offering Helicopter flights on the Tasman Glacier. We’ve made a grand return to flying in Franz Josef with an esteemed selection of your favourite Helicopter flights & tours accessing Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.

SnakeBite Brewery & Restaurant, located on the main street in Franz Josef Glacier, serves authentic Southeast Asian & Kiwi dishes from their fresh tasty menu.

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.