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Experience the best scenery and sky in New Zealand with a 16,500ft skydive over Skydive Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Dive into breathtaking views of pristine glaciers, lush rainforests, and rugged mountains - freefall from up to 60 seconds.

Franz Josef Glacier Guides gives you the opportunity to experience the most spectacular glacier environment available to the general public. We offer a range of glacier hiking trips and experiences that will allow you to see ice formations firsthand.

An incredible range of hot and cold food is available from the cabinets, or if you prefer something more substantial, we have a full menu available.

SnakeBite Brewery & Restaurant, located on the main street in Franz Josef Glacier, serves authentic Southeast Asian & Kiwi dishes from their fresh tasty menu.

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.

Nestled amongst native bush at the feet of the Southern Alps, Rainforest Retreat offers deluxe Tree House, Tree Lodge, Tree Huts and Park Motel accommodation, and a friendly and fun backpackers and holiday camp.

Welcome to The Landing Restaurant & Bar.

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

Lonely Planet judged the West Coast Wildlife Centre in Franz Josef as one of the 12 must see things to visit in New Zealand. This is the largest kiwi hatching facility in the South Island and must see" all weather attraction. See live Tuatara & Kiwi.

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.

The Helicopter Line can offer you spectacular close-up views on a scenic flight to explore and discover the dramatic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and snowfields.

Sunset Motels has a three star rating. We have the best views of Mt Cook & Mt Tasman from every unit. Studios, spa & family units available.