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Mount Cook Scenic Flight

Air Tour - Wanaka - Starting from NZ $435.00 per person

A breathtaking flight following the Southern Alps right to New Zealand's highest Peak of 3753 metres. Magnificent views of the world famous Fox, Franz and Tasman Glaciers. Departs from either Wanaka or Makarora. More...

Franz Josef Wildlife Center Adm with Optional Backstage Pass

Nature Park - Franz Josef - Starting from $38.00 per person

Voted one of the 12 must-see things to visit in New Zealand by Lonely Planet, the West Coast Wildlife Centre is the largest kiwi hatching facility in the South island and the foremost indoor, all-weather attraction in Franz Josef. You are guaranteed to see live kiwi during the day inside our nocturnal house, including the world's rarest kiwis. Discover the interactive glacier attraction and West Coast storytelling areas or go behind the scenes on the “Kiwi Backstage Pass Tour.” Numbers are... More...

Franz Josef Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $270.00 per person

The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over Fox Glacier and experience the solitude of landing in this wonderful natural alpine environment. More...

West Coast Tree Top Walk Experience

Nature Park - Hokitika - Starting from $29.00 per person

An exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rain forest giants. Experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy.

Easy access for all to enjoy along a steel platform 20 metres high and over 450 metres long.

Gently sway in harmony with the forest on the Mahinapua Springboard. View the exquisite Lake Mahinapua through the richly diverse forest foliage.

Thrill seekers will feel their heart pump and the adrenalin rush as... More...

Okarito Eco Tour

Eco Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $80.00 per person

Explore the old gold mining village of Okarito - one of New Zealand's unique hidden gems. Reknown for New Zealand's longest natural wetland and feeding ground to the Kotuku (White Heron), home to Royal Spoonbills and 74 other species of birds including many seabirds like the Eastern Bar-tailed Godwit, pied Stilts and Oyster Catchers.
The village itself has rich gold mining and flax (harakeke) export history, with an old wharf shed now converted into a mini museum. Well known for it's... More...

Tandem Skydive 13000ft from Franz Josef

Skydiving - Franz Josef - Starting from $319.00 per person

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Multiple departure times. Allow 3 hours for your tandem skydive experience. More...

Fishing Charter - Lake Mapourika

Fishing Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $145.00 per person

Join us on a fishing charter that you'll never forget! The Hanna-k can seat a large group comfortably inside the cabin area, and can have four fisherman out on the back deck and one spinning off the front platform.
The Skipper will provide on board commentary and share his fishing expertise throughout the trip. Feel free to BYO (bring you own) food and beverages. We provide complimentary hot and cold refreshments. The scenery on Lake Mapourika will keep even the non-fishers engaged... More...

Heli-Hike Franz Josef Glacier Walk

Eco Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $479.00 per person

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 4-hour Franz Josef Glacier walk. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide. Navigate your way through the maze of ice on your moderately difficult hike. Learn of the dramatic environmental changes affecting the glacier and gain insight into the geological forces at play. Afterwards, take a soak in the hot pools to warm up and soothe your muscles (complimentary). Group size is limited to 11 to... More...

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $350.00 per person

Marvel at some of New Zealand’s most amazing scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime 30-minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers’ natural beauty from your helicopter high in the sky. Listen to live commentary from your professional pilot on route and gaze over the mantle of sheet ice and snow below. Land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier, then hop out to experience the frozen landscape up close. Pose for photographs and... More...

Lake Matheson Eco Tour

Eco Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $80.00 per person

Visit this iconic Lake which has just been named NZ's Great Short Walk.
World famous for it's stunning mirror-like reflections of our highest mountains - Mt Tasman and Mt Cook. Relaxed guided nature walking tour through an incredible primeval rainforest to magnificent reflections and mountain views. Departure times vary throughout the year as we like to give you the best possible chance of reflections (early morning or late evening). Your experienced guide will give you information on the... More...

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Travels Rest - Holiday Home.

Situated in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, Travels Rest has a patio and lake views. The air-conditioned...

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Mount Cook and The Glaciers Helicopter Flight - Helicopter Tour - Mount Cook. Starting from $650.00 per person.

Our premier flight over the Mt Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the...

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