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The perfect option for those wanting an express Glacier adventure. Take advantage of our exclusive access to the Franz Josef Glacier and create memories for a lifetime. A great adventure for the whole family.

Get ready to experience the Franz Josef Glacier like never before on this full-day adventure tailored for those seeking something extraordinary. The trip can be designed to meet your needs, meaning it's suitable for all experience levels.

The Terrace, Franz Josef Glacier offers modern accommodation on a quiet side street right in the centre of Franz Josef.

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.

Come and relax here at Chateau Backpackers & Motels after your fun-filled day on the glacier, with a cozy log fire, free breakfast, free movies and free popcorn, friendly informative staff and a great atmosphere.

Westwood Lodge offers stylish accommodation in a delightful, quiet, landscaped native bush garden. Our luxurious Bed & Breakfast Lodge is the ideal place to unwind, relax and explore the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding area.

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you’ll view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vastness the glaciers.

For travellers with limited time, our one way or return scenic flights from Franz Josef to Tekapo over the main divide of the Southern Alps let you experience the other side without the 8 hour drive.

Moraines are the debris of rocks and stones left when a glacier retreats. Explore old moraine surfaces on this easy, short walk, south of Fox Glacier township.

Experience the thrill of a lifetime with an 18,000ft. tandem skydive over Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Soar above icy wonders and stunning landscapes, feeling the adrenaline rush as you take in breathtaking views from the ultimate sky-high adventure.

This flight covers it all. Snow landings, glacier icefalls, crevasses and neves, all with views from the ocean to the alps. Cross the Southern Alps’ rugged spine & circle the peak of New Zealand’s highest mountain, the magnificent Aoraki/Mount Cook.

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.