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

Fly by helicopter over the icefalls of the Fox Glacier & overnight high in the Southern Alps in the historic Chancellor Hut – a truly magnificent NZ alpine mountaineering experience.

Discover the glacier wonderland on close-up scenic flights with Glacier Helicopters.

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.

Enjoy a pre-dinner drink on the decks or cosy up in front of the fireplace before settling in for a relaxed dining experience at Monsoon bar & restaurant.

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.

HeliServices.NZ Franz Josef Glacier with snow landing (allow 20 minutes) - Explore the Franz Josef Glacier to 6,000ft and land on the snow with exceptional views of New Zealand's Southern Alps.

From Franz Josef 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.

Freefall at speeds of up to 200kph from 10,000ft. above the breathtaking views of the West Coast. Float gently to the ground on a freefall for up to 30-seconds with our expert instructors ensure your safety throughout the jump.

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.

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.

You’ll find our Glacier shop in the Franz Josef Glacier township, a 30 minute drive north of Fox Glacier.