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Franz Josef Heli Hike

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.

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Fox It Up: Heli Ice Climbing Adventure

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.

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Tauranga Bay Fur Seal Colony

A short walk with spectacular ocean views, steeple rocks, and a large year-round fur seal colony.

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Franz Josef Wilderness Tours - Scenic Cruises

Cruise in comfort and enjoy the pristine calm waters of Lake Mapourika on our fully covered boat. We also offer kayak tours, fishing charters and quad bike adventures - check out our other listings.

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Franz Josef Wilderness Tours - Kayak Tours, Boat Tours and Off-Road Adventures

Explore beyond the Glaciers with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours. Join a mirror-lake Kayak Tour a Scenic Boat Tour or Fishing trip on Lake Mapourika – OR join an thrilling Off-Road Adventure Tour!  The best of Franz Josef Glacier is at your fingertips.

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River Walk

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

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Fox Glacier Guiding

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.

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Explore West Coast

Explore West Coast offers scenic tours of the West Coast from Karamea to the Glaciers. Exploring iconic scenic "Must Do's" along with providing chartered private experiences. Learn the history of the West Coast with our local knowledgeable guides.

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West Coast Tree Top Walk & Tower Zipline

An exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants. Experience life with birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy along a steel platform 20m high and 450m long and a spiral tower 45m high.

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Okarito lagoon and beach

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.

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INFLITE Experiences Fox Glacier - Overview

Flying to New Zealand's two most famous glaciers is the arctic adventure you have always dreamed about. INFLITE Experiences Fox Glacier give you exclusive access to the dramatic terrain and spectacular views of one of New Zealand's natural wonders.

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Mt Fox Day Hike

Mt Fox Day Hike. If you are looking for a truly epic one day out in the hills that is challenging – then this adventure is considered the best of the best.

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