Plan your trip

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.

A Return shuttle service from your accommodation to the glacier carpark and back on a set timetable. Set fee.
Also available for private charters POA.

ReflectioNZ Gallery at Lake Matheson near Fox Glacier showcases carefully selected, contemporary merchandise with a New Zealand flavour, artwork, jewellery, greenstone and New Zealand made gifts. Award winning Cafe next door.

Heritage tour exploring the highlights of Ōkārito Village. Iconic wharf shed history, then a guided walk up a viewpoint, hearing NZ birds. Views on the beach of NZ's highest mountains (Aoraki Mt Cook & Tasman), FJ Glacier, Ōkārito Lagoon & village.

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.

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company in Franz Josef offering scenic glacier flights and much more in our incredible backyard.

Nestled at the base of the majestic Southern Alps in the Westland World Heritage Park. The Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore the many local attractions.

Explore the historic gold mining village of Okarito - a definite hidden gem on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

New Zealand's highest skydive at 18,000ft. Skydive Franz is a premier tandem skydiving experience amidst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers & ocean views. Multiple height options from 10,000ft to 18,000ft. Featured on Red Bull's Most Insane Skydives.

A stunning 50 minute scenic flight over the vast snowfields and dramatic icefalls of the Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers. Then around Aoraki Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and over the Tasman Glacier. Every seat a window seat.

Reach new heights with our Glacier Heli Ice Climb, praised by many as some of the best climbing in the world. Enjoy exclusive access to the Franz Josef Glacier and have the ultimate West Coast adventure with our award-winning team.

Fly over the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers. See Aoraki Mount Cook, Ice Lake and Gunn Range where the Lord of The Rings filmed the lighting of the beacons. Two snow landings are included in this 60 minute flight.