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Franz Josef is known for its stunning natural surroundings, and there’s a lot to explore without needing to go too far.
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Art, Culture and Heritage
from NZ $3195.00
5 days 
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours 
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka
The stunning Lake Matheson - a photographers dream!
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours Glaciers
from NZ $340
20 mins
Off Road Adventure Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Single or double Can-am Quad Bikes
from NZ $269.00
2 Hours 
Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight
Franz Josef Glacier, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers (discovered by Sir Earnest Shackleton)
from NZ $895.00
1 Hours 
Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier ...
Franz Josef Glacier, Fox and Tasman Glacier
from NZ $695.00
45 Mins 
Kayak Classic Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Kayak or cruise with a Glacier & Mountain Backdrop
from NZ $159.00
3 Hours
from NZ $3195.00
5 days 
Cruise & Nature Walk - Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy access to our exclusive, guided nature walk through predator free rainforest.
from NZ $159.00
2 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $580.00
1 Days 12 Hours 
from NZ $495.00
35 Mins 
Kayak & Walk Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Exclusive access to a private rainforest track through a kiwi conservation area
from NZ $179.00
4 Hours 
Scenic Cruise - Lake Mapourika, Franz Josef
Cruise in comfort on a fully-covered tour boat, designed for the West Coast!
from NZ $135.00
2 Hours 
from NZ $395.00
25 Mins 
Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glac...
Franz Josef Glacier, Tasman and Shackleton Glacier
from NZ $795.00
50 Mins Lakes
Kayak Classic Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Kayak or cruise with a Glacier & Mountain Backdrop
from NZ $159.00
3 Hours
Scenic Cruise - Lake Mapourika, Franz Josef
Cruise in comfort on a fully-covered tour boat, designed for the West Coast!
from NZ $135.00
2 Hours
Kayak & Walk Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Exclusive access to a private rainforest track through a kiwi conservation area
from NZ $179.00
4 Hours
from NZ $580.00
1 Days 12 Hours
Cruise & Nature Walk - Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy access to our exclusive, guided nature walk through predator free rainforest.
from NZ $159.00
2 Hours 30 Mins
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka
The stunning Lake Matheson - a photographers dream!
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours Mountain Adventures in New Zealand
from NZ $3195.00
5 days
Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glac...
Franz Josef Glacier, Tasman and Shackleton Glacier
from NZ $795.00
50 Mins
Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier ...
Franz Josef Glacier, Fox and Tasman Glacier
from NZ $695.00
45 Mins
from NZ $495.00
35 Mins
from NZ $395.00
25 Mins
Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight
Franz Josef Glacier, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers (discovered by Sir Earnest Shackleton)
from NZ $895.00
1 Hours National Parks
from NZ $340
20 mins
Scenic Cruise - Lake Mapourika, Franz Josef
Cruise in comfort on a fully-covered tour boat, designed for the West Coast!
from NZ $135.00
2 Hours
from NZ $3195.00
5 days
Cruise & Nature Walk - Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy access to our exclusive, guided nature walk through predator free rainforest.
from NZ $159.00
2 Hours 30 Mins
Kayak & Walk Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Exclusive access to a private rainforest track through a kiwi conservation area
from NZ $179.00
4 Hours
Kayak Classic Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Kayak or cruise with a Glacier & Mountain Backdrop
from NZ $159.00
3 Hours
Off Road Adventure Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Single or double Can-am Quad Bikes
from NZ $269.00
2 Hours
from NZ $580.00
1 Days 12 Hours Tourist Information About Franz Josef
Franz Josef is known for its stunning natural surroundings, and there’s a lot to explore without needing to go too far. The glacier itself is the big draw, and you can walk partway up the valley to a viewpoint where the ice comes into view. Along the way, you’ll pass waterfalls, boulders, and thick rainforest.
Another favourite is the short track to Peter’s Pool, a still little lake that perfectly reflects the mountains on a clear day. Callery Gorge is another walk that leads to a narrow, deep gorge with blue water and a swing bridge. For a bigger challenge, the Roberts Point Track takes you high above the valley, with views right over the glacier.
Back in town, you can visit a local wildlife centre that cares for rare kiwis and teaches about conservation. There's also a small, historic church with glacier views through its windows. All around, the mix of mountains, ice, forest, and wildlife gives this small town a special feel.
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