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Franz Josef Sightseeing Attractions and Tours
  Franz Josef Glacier Walk - Duration: 4 Hours  

 

Be astounded by the natural beauty of the Franz Josef Glacier on a small-group glacier walk. Travel by helicopter to the pinnacles area of the glacier to explore this magnificent natural wonder. Your guide will navigate you on a moderately difficult hike through a maze of ice and explain the dramatic environmental changes affecting the glacier.

Afterwards, take a soak in the hot pools to warm up and soothe your muscles. This small-group tour is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice!

Franz Josef Glacier Walk
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  Franz Josef Valley Walk - Duration: 3 Hours  

 

This relaxing, interpretive walk to the glacier is the perfect opportunity to learn the role of the Franz Josef Glacier in shaping this remarkable landscape.

With the emphasis more on geographical information and the glaciers history, you're able to venture beyond the public barriers and right up to the dramatic terminal face of this advancing glacier with your experienced guide.

Franz Josef Glavier Valley Walk
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  Franz Josef Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight - Duration: 20 Minutes  

 

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.

With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of New Zealand's most remote areas, a helicopter is the ideal choice for sightseeing that will take you up close to towering peaks, crevasse filled glaciers and sparkling waterways. Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route.

Franz Josef Heli Flight
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  Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight - Duration: 30 Minutes  

 

Fly over two of New Zealand's most famous glaciers on this 30-minute helicopter flight. Marvel at the mantle of pure white snow as you land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. 

This landing site is the perfect place to view the incredible natural phenomenon of the glaciers as they wind slowly down the carved valleys from their origin in the mountains high above you.

Franz Josef Heli Hike
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  Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight - Duration: 40 Minutes  

 

Experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a helicopter landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route.

You'll walk along the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the edge of the Tasman Sea.

Franz Josef Heli Flight
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  Heli Hiking Franz Josef - Duration: 3 Hours  

 

Wrap up warm for this icy experience on the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier. Hover over this amazing river of ice in an awesome helicopter ride, before landing on the glacier for a guided two hour hike.

Walk amongst the caves and crevasses while admiring the stunning landscape before returning by helicopter to the township below. This is one cool adventure!

Franz Josef Heli Hike
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