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Stunning rental and fully guided kayak trips on the remote and tranquil Okarito Lagoon, with incredible views of the Southern Alps and Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Family friendly and suitable for all abilities.

Glenfern offers luxurious one and two bedroom villas near Franz Josef Glacier township. An ideal base for you to explore the Glacier region.

The Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar is found at the top of Franz Josef Glacier Village

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

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

Join Glacier Valley Eco Tours and see the world-famous Franz Josef Glacier, one of the most dynamic glaciers in the world. Our expert-guided walk will take you off the beaten track and give you an informative, personable tour suited to your needs.

Book a VIP Fully Backstage Pass Tour which includes a behind-the-scenes tour into the Kiwi incubation and hatching facility and the Tuatara Encounter. Based in Franz Josef and the largest indoor visitor attraction on the West Coast. Photos permitted.

Welcome to Ribbonwood Retreat, your escape in Franz Josef, Westland National Park. Enjoy stunning mountain and rainforest views while experiencing the warm hospitality of hosts Jonathan and Julie, who love sharing their vibrant birdlife and wildlife.

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.

Steep and dramatic or vast and remote? Take our Twin Glacier flight and you won't have to choose – you'll experience two very different glacial formations and a snow landing.

Skydive Franz Josef is one of the only tandem Helicopter Skydive in New Zealand. Enjoy a smooth helicopter flight to 10,000ft altitude, take in the stunning views, and instructor camera package is included to ensure you go home with the memories.

From Fox Village fly over both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, soaring first over the townships and then following the ice flow high up into the upper reaches.