Franz Josef and Fox Gla Day Trips, Attractions Tickets

Best Franz Josef and Fox Gla Day Trips & Attractions Tickets

Franz Josef Glacier is a 12 km (7.5 miles) long temperate maritime glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Together with the Fox Glacier 20 km (12 mi) to the south, and a third glacier, it descends from the Southern Alps to less than 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level.The area surrounding the two glaciers is part of Te Wahipounamu, a World Heritage Site park. The river emerging from the glacier terminal of Franz Josef is known as the Waiho River.

With attraction tickets and passes, visitors will gain entrance into prominent locations in the city and visit and explore famous landmarks. You can travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide on sightseeing tour and see the scenic aerial views of spectacular sights of Glacier. The true beauty of the west coast can also be explored on boat cruises. While a comfortable scenic boat ride before a Stand up Paddleboard Adventure can also be experienced on water sports. On walking tours in the city, visitors can tour through significant natural landscapes and enjoy the most spectacular views from mountain tops and other strategic viewing angles. Outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, ski and snow, eco tours and off-road tours can also be experienced by the visitors.

Tourists can shop for the city's crafts and designs in its main market on shopping tours and explore the city's best sights from strategic viewing points on the helicopter and balloon tours. Visitors can also explore the city's outsides on day trips and excursions from the city and enjoy other luxury special occasions in the town. The Glacier Hot Pools provide a truly unique setting for absolute relaxation which can be explored on spa tours. Tripindicator helps travelers have the best tour experience and provides tours that were carefully selected from tour activities with great user ratings and reviews, available at very affordable prices compared to other top tour teams.

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Franz Josef Heli Hiking Guided Tour

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  • Combine a scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with a 2-hour guided walk on glacial terrain during this exhilarating tour from Franz Josef. Find out why New Zealand's South Island is famous for its gorgeous landscapes as you follow an experienced guide past ice caves, crevasses and pinnacles. Learn about glacier formation and...Read more
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Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

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  • 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...Read more
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Fox or Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes)

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  • Fox or Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes)

    Fly from our Franz Josef or Fox Glacier Heliport to the top of the Fox or Franz Josef icefall and land on the snow for a fantastic photographic opportunity. This entry level flight will show you why so many are impressed by the sheer crevasses and pinicles that form the...Read more
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Franz Josef Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight

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  • 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...Read more
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

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  • Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 3 hour 15 minute ( approx) Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. 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...Read more
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Twin Glacier Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)

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  • Twin Glacier Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)

    This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders of both the Fox and Franz Josef Glacier's. With departures available from Franz Josef or Fox (separate schedules), you will be amazed by the wonderful blue ice of these two beauties...Read more
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Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight

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  • 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...Read more
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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

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  • From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 20-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine...Read more
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The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes)

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  • The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes)

    The “grand-daddy” of all flights! Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. We top this off by landing you on the snow for photo opportunities. As a bonus, weather permitting we cross the main divide for you to view the Tasman Glacier.  This will be...Read more
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Fox and Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

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  • Twice the ice! Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on this 30-minute helicopter flight. Discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations. Landing on the snowfields is a highlight and will make for superb photos, snowballs and...Read more
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Lake Matheson Eco Tour

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  • 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...Read more
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Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

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  • A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern Alps and Glaciers.

    Lake Mapourika was created by the mighty Franz Josef Glacier as it retreated some 14 000 years ago, now it sits sandwiched between the Southern Alps and...Read more
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4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

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  • Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier! Paddle across the calm, reflective waters and take in the panoramic views of NZ's tallest peaks and Glaciers. Follow your guide through the rain forest trail and enjoy coffee and tea while taking in the views....Read more
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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

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  • Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the...Read more
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Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

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  • 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...Read more
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