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Fox and Franz Josef Glacier Attractions, Activities, Tours

Creaking rivers of ice. Glowing blue-white ice crevasses. Antiques of the Ice Age... Discover Glacier Country. Out of the 140 glaciers flowing from the soaring peaks of New Zealand's Southern Alps, only two creep as far as the lower rainforests - the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.

But for anyone seeking icy adventure, there's a huge variety of thrill seeker options. Guiding companies offer guided glacier walks, climbing experiences, or you can take a heli-hike or scenic flight over breath taking views, landing on the snow for a real taste of alpine life!

Across Country Quad Bikes

The best way to explore Glacier Country!  Travel through ever changing river bed, gloriously muddy grasslands and peaceful rainforest with stunning views of the Mountains and Franz Josef Glacier! A fantastic all weather activity, especially on those odd rainy days! Come play in the mud on our Two Seater, Automatic Quad Bikes!

Across Country Quad Bikes
Fox Glacier Guiding

Take a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast's longest and less crowded glacier amidst fascinating ice formations with NZ's most experienced glacier guiding company.  Our aim is to provide an intimate and special experience, so we guide fewer people on the glacier. Let our friendly and professional guides lead you on to an incredible world of ice.

Fox Glacier Guiding
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Fox & Franz Josef Heliservices 

Join us for the experience of a lifetime. We have operated scenic helicopter flights and snow landings above the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers for over 20 years. Our 4 and 6 passenger helicopters offer fantastic views of the majestic Southern Alps including Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, NZ's highest peaks; the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman glaciers.

Fox and Franz Josef Heliservices
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Mount Cook Ski Planes Franz Josef Scenic Flights

Mount Cook Ski Planes is the only company licensed to land in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park on the Tasman Glacier, the longest glacier in New Zealand. All our landing flights give you the opportunity to experience the absolute stillness and solitude of the magnificent Southern Alps as the engine will shut down to experience the natural quiet.

Mt Cook Ski Planes, Franz Josef Glacier
White Heron Tours

September heralds the return of the majestic White Heron, which can be viewed, in all it's pluming glory as it returns to its nesting sites in the swamp forests on the banks of the Waitangi Roto Stream. About 40 pair will converge on this secret little area and another season will begin! Royal Spoonbill and Little Black Shag also rear their young here.

White Heron Tours
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Guided Walk on Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand