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Fox Glacier Nature Tour

Enjoy a gentle, gradual climb up the Fox Glacier valley. Includes a shuttle to the trailhead from Franz Josef or Fox Glacier township. Traverse a beautiful trail through the historic glaciated rainforest of Westland Tai Poutini National Park.

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Bruce Bay

Bruce Bay - or Mahitahi - is a small coastal settlement with stunning sea vistas and a wonderfully wild windswept beach, 40km south of Fox Glacier and 80 km from Haast.

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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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Franz Josef to Christchurch via TanzAlpine Train

Uncover the untamed beauty of New Zealand’s West Coast on a one-of-a-kind New Zealand small group tour and train journey from Franz Josef to Christchurch with Cheeky Kiwi Travel.

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Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge is located in Fox Glacier and sits on the edge of The Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Free WiFi access is available. The lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodations as well as self-contained units with cooking facilities.

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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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Skydive Franz Josef - 13,000ft Tandem Skydive

Soar 13,000ft above Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier for an exhilarating skydive experience. Enjoy breathtaking views while you ascend for up to 15 minutes to altitude as you freefall for up to 45-seconds over the best scenery & sky in New Zealand.

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Packraft NZ

Packrafting is a fast-growing sport and the West Coast is one of the best places in the world to do it!

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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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Franz Alpine Retreat

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.

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Lake Matheson Motel

Simply nice. We offer a central Fox Glacier location with simple ensuite rooms for couples or families for a nice price. Wireless Internet, undercover parking, a guest laundry with friendly service!

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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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