Phone: 03 7520204
Email: franzalpine@hotmail.com
Local Attractions
Adventure
Scenic Flights / Air Safaris
With many tour options including different flight routes and landing on high alpine snow fields, Franz Josef Glacier Scenic Flights/Air Safaris offer you a once in a life time experience.
Air Safaris 03 752 0716
HeliService. NZ Fox & Franz 03 752 0793
Glacier Country Helicopters 0800 359 372
Glacier Country Scenic Flights 0800 423 463
Glacier Helicopters 03 752 0755
The Helicopter Line 03 752 0767
Mountain Helicopters 0800 369 423
Kayaking
Having your Original Franz Josef Kayak Adventure in Lake Mapourika, situated in the Franz Josef Glacier valley, was created some 14,000 years ago as the glacier retreated after the most recent ice age.The surrounding tall peaks leave the lake calm and mirror- like, with unbeatable panoramic views of snow fields, glaciers and some of the tallest peaks in the country.
Glacier Country Kayaks & SUPs 0800 423 262
Okarito Kayaks 0800 652 748
Heli Hike
From Franz Josef Village base, you’ll fly up to the Franz Josef Glacier in the Westland National Park. You’ll land on the glacier, then start your journey with your experienced guide. You’ll amongst the
ice formations and pinnacles and see first-hand the extraordinary colours of the ice-flow. You’ll touch the ice, breathe in the fresh air on the top of Franz Josef Glacier.
Franz Josef Glacier Guides 0800 484 337
The Helicopter Line 03 752 0767
Sky Diving
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. Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views.
Skydive Franz 0800 458 677
Quad Biking
Experience the thrill of riding our unique 2-seater quad bikes through rain forest, riverbed and grassland. We can have fun in the sun and see spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the famous Franz Josef Glacier OR as we like to say, the wetter the better to get down and dirty in the mud and water.
Across Country Quad Bikes 0800 234 288
Hot Pools
Nestled in lush rainforest, the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools are a haven of natural tranquility. Our pools are the perfect way to relax and unwind after travelling along Te Tai o Poutini (The West Coast).
Glacier Hot Pools 0800 044 044
West Coast Wildlife Centre 03 752 0600
Glacier Country Lake Tours 0800 423 262