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Franz Josef Wilderness Tours - Fishing Tours

Lake Mapourika is one of the South Island’s most scenic fishing destinations. Fish for brown trout and salmon, on our fully covered tour boat.

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Clearwater Bed and Breakfast

Bed and breakfast accommodation on a 700 acre working beef farm adjoining Lake Matheson with its awesome alpine views. A wide variety of animals can be see on the farm. Cows, sheep, donkeys, horses, dogs and peacocks.

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Fly Over Franz Josef Glacier

It is our passion to be up in the air enjoying every minute of the stunning views. That feeling and that view is what we would love to share with you, and we promise to give you a once in a lifetime experience.

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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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Minnehaha Walk

This delightful short walk follows a stream through the rainforest. Glow worms can be seen along the trail.

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Glacier Helicopters - Franz Josef Glacier

Treat yourself to a scenic flight from Franz Josef Glacier to experience to magnificent landscapes of the Southern Alps and West Coast Glaciers. Incredible views of the Mount Cook National Park are just minutes away from the Franz Josef Glacier!

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Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

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.

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10 Cottages

The 10 Cottages offer you a glorious retreat and a wonderful hotel alternative treating travellers to a superb location on the edge of a National Park. Nestling in a peaceful street with breathtaking rainforest and mountain views.

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Flying Fox: Heli Hike Fox Glacier

TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2021 Top Out of the Ordinary Experience–World. Our fly-in, fly-out guided Heli Hike combines the excitement of exploring a remote & exceptionally stunning part of the Fox Glacier with the thrill of 2 helicopter flights.

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Gillespies Beach Campsite

Campsite located near an old gold mining settlement and a seal colony. Tracks lead to historic suction and bucket dredges, and Galway Beach.

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Alice May Restaurant

Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in the story of Alice May Parkinson along with some mouth-watering food and great ambience.

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Glacier Country Experience - Full Day Combo Tour

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.

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