Video Volume

Filter results by Area, Activity and Rating

Refine your search

Activities Icon Activities
Attractions Icon Attractions
Rating Icon Ratings
Rating Icon Sort by

Find your perfect Franz Josef experience

Franz Josef is known for its stunning natural surroundings, and there’s a lot to explore without needing to go too far.

Art, Culture and Heritage

Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka

Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka

The stunning Lake Matheson - a photographers dream!

5 Day Majestic Milford, Glaciers & Rail - Scenic Coach Tour
Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka

Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka

Fully guided tour & transfer to Franz Josef

Glaciers

Flight option 1 - Franz Josef Glacier incl. snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)
Glacier Explorer - 25minute Franz Josef Flight
5 Day Majestic Milford, Glaciers & Rail - Scenic Coach Tour
Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glacier Flight

Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glac...

Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glacier

Pilot Choice - 35-minute Twin Glacier Flight
Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight

Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight

Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers (discovered by Sir Earnest Shackleton)

Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier Flight
Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka

Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka

Fully guided tour & transfer to Franz Josef

Franz Josef Wilderness Tours

Franz Josef Wilderness Tours

Kayak or cruise with a Glacier & Mountain Backdrop

Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef 2 Day Tour
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka

Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka

The stunning Lake Matheson - a photographers dream!

Mountain Adventures in New Zealand

Glacier Explorer - 25minute Franz Josef Flight
Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier Flight
Pilot Choice - 35-minute Twin Glacier Flight
Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight

Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight

Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers (discovered by Sir Earnest Shackleton)

5 Day Majestic Milford, Glaciers & Rail - Scenic Coach Tour
Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glacier Flight

Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glac...

Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glacier

National Parks

Flight option 1 - Franz Josef Glacier incl. snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)
5 Day Majestic Milford, Glaciers & Rail - Scenic Coach Tour

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.

 

Top Destinations

Explore some of New Zealand’s most popular travel destinations.