Air

Franz Josef Airport is only suitable for light aircrafts and a scenic flightseeing trip can often be arranged at short notice.

Road

Franz Josef Glacier is about a six hour drive from Christchurch by car.

Helicopter ride with snow landing

Franz Josef Glacier provides some of the most stunning ‘ice architecture’ of any Glacier in the world. You can experience the true untouched beauty and awe inspiring scenery of New Zealand’s West Coast. It's a wild place known for clear, sparkling rivers and lush rainforests; creeping glaciers and geological treasures. The forty minute Mt cook, Mt Tasman Snow Landing flight is the premier high alpine helicopter flight in New Zealand. The flight travels all the way around Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, as well as exploring the Franz Josef glacier. A snow landing is an option and this offers a once in a life time photo opportunity.

Glacier valley walk

Most of the glaciers that have made the area famous are molten rivers of silver and white on the horizon. However, the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are the exception not far from the West Coast Road, State Highway 6. You can take a gentle stroll and be inspired! Even when it is teeming with rain, the Glacier Valley is still a place of isolation, wonderment and awe. Anyone with sensible shoes and a basic level of fitness can complete the round trip in 1 hour 20 minutes.

Glacier Guided Walk with Heli Hike

Franz Josef Glacier is 12km long and fed by a massive 20 square km snowfield at the top of the Southern Alps. It features ice pinnacles as high as multi-story buildings, deep crevasses and stunning, pristine blue ice. It’s the most dynamic glacier in New Zealand. Touching the ice and breathing the fresh alpine air is a unique which you will never forget.

Glacier Hot Pools

The Glacier Hot Pools is a haven of natural tranquillity and the perfect way to relax after exploring the rugged West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is a wonderful place to unwind, relax and immerse in nature at the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools.

Four Square Market

This is a locally owned and operated convenience store packed fully with everything you need to stock up on your holiday. It stocks a wide range of magazines, books and stationery and there is even the essential hardware if needed.

King Tiger Eastern Eating House & Bar

70 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland National Park 7856, New Zealand
Cuisines: Chinese, Indian, Asian, Thai, Pan-Asian

Blue Ice Café

Main Road, Franz Josef, Westland National Park 7952, New Zealand
Cuisines: International

Alice May

Cuisines: International, Continental, Healthy, New Zealand
30 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland National Park, New Zealand