Summer 2010-2011 is a great time to visit the scenic wonderland that is Franz Josef. What better way to cool off on a hot, summer day then with a hike onto a icy glacier! Yes! The glacier is open all year round for guided hikes, heli-hikes and scenic flights.

However, once you have satisfied your glacier craving there is still plenty to do while enjoying a relaxing holiday in this magical World Heritage Area, including New Zealand's only White Heron colony, skydiving, fishing and glacier lake cruises.

So what else is there to do in Franz Josef?

Scenic Flights - great discounts available (15-20%) when you book through us

The Glacier Hot Pools - ideal after a day on the Glacier, visit the stylish, classy complex and soak in the communal hot pools; or hire a private pool (reservations recommended); a top masseuse is also available...bliss after a day's exploring!

Flowing West - The Glacier Movie
See the inetrnationally acclaimed "Flowing West" IMAX glacier movie on the giant HELIMAX screen at the Alpine Adventure Centre...the theatre is modern and comfortable!

Glacier Lake Tours
Enjoy a serene picturesque cruise over mirror calm waters while learning about local birdlife, flora and fauna.

Glacier Kayaks
Half day kayak tours and rentals with a magnificent alpine and glacier backdrop.

South Westland Horse Treks
Horses and treks for ages and abilities.

Quad Bike Rides
Enjoy across country Quad Bike adventures....awe-inspiring views of the mountains, glaciers and rainforest while enjoying a quad bike safari along the might Waiho Riverbed..take a camera!

SKYDIVING: new to Franz Josef and highly recommended! Adrenaline busting and the views..!!!


Lake Cruising - scenic cruises on Lake Mapourika, view magnificent native bush, birdlife and take in fabulous views of Mount Tasman and Mt Cook

Mud Carts
Take out all that aggression in the mud, water and dirt on an all terrain dirt buggies, two tracks available, families and indiviuals all catered for ...just do it on your way out of Franz please !!!! (Just joking)

Kiwi Watch
Take a guided bush walk to view kiwis in the wild - 85% success rate! View our rare Rowi kiwi


Okarito - a nearby beach area with amazing scenery, kayaks, lagoon and historical sites...the views from the walkways are some of the best you will ever see...a photographers paradise...you can also fish in the Okarito lagoon at high tide from the historic wharf hut

Ski Plane with landings - Mt Cook Skiplanes offer you 1/2 hr and one hour options, just over the glaciers or taking in Mount Cook and the great southern divide, landings optional

Helicopters with and without landings, taking in single glacier flights, two glaciers, or two glacier and Mount Cook...often we have deals going, so contact us for further details

Glacier Ice walks - half day, full day options, helihikes- talk to us

Helihiking - breathtaking exploration of the upper reaches of the glacier - fully guided and safe adventures amongst the ice of the glacier - see creavasses, blue ice pools, caves...its all available on this memorable tour - contact us for further details and bookings

Summer may be over but the discounts aren't! Check us out for the best deals in town