things to do in Franz Josef

The Glacier region of New Zealand's West Coast offers many activities and things to do:

Heli-hike on the glacier; take a guided glacier walk, experience ancient glacier moraine on a two seater quad bike. Or perhaps a scenic flight over the glacier; jet boat; go hunting and fishing or take a sedate walk amongst the beautiful rain forest.

Fascinating wildlife also abounds. View the majestic white herons (Kotuku) in New Zealand's only breeding colony, see the Westland Black Petrel in the world's only breeding grounds, watch Hectors dolphins, New Zealand Fur Seals and little blue penguins playing in the Tasman Sea surf.

Whatever your interest, you need go no further than your friendly providers of Franz Josef Accommodation. We at Glenfern Villas will advise you on what are the best activities for you and we can make arrangements for all your needs.

For more information on local activities and attractions visit the Glacier Country website. Glenfern offers a free of charge booking service.

		Across Country Quad Bikes Drive through riverbeds,rainforest, grassland,sand and glorious mud! 2 seater ATV Quad Bikes are the ultimate way to view it all.
		Helihike Franz Josef Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over the glacier, with a unique guided walk.
		Franz Josef Glacier Guides Internationally recognised operation that provides the most incredible guided glacier experience. Walks and ice - climbing available.
		Glacier Valley Eco Tours Guided Eco Tours of Franz Josef/Fox Glacier's or Lake Matheson.
		Okarito Nature Tours Rental and guided kayaking trips on the beautiful Okarito lagoon.
		Skydive NZ Extreme tandem skydiving
		White Heron Sanctuary Tours Visit New Zealand's only White Heron nesting colony.

		Air Safaris The premier Aoraki/Mount Cook and glacier flightseeing experience.
		Glacier Helicopters Choose from a variety of trips around the glaciers and Aoraki/Mount Cook. All with snow landing.
		Mount Cook Skiplanes New Zealand's only Fixed Wing Glacier Landing.

		Wanaka Flightseeing Flights to Milford Sound/Doubtful Sound
		Okarito Kiwi Tours Only place on the South Island where you can take a Department of Conservation permitted guided trip into Kiwi territory.