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 Quad bike riding through riverbeds,rainforest, grassland,sand and glorious mud! 2 seater ATV Quad Bikes are the ultimate way to view it all.
		Okarito Boat Tours The serenity of this seaside village and its surrounds will captivate you. Experience Okarito Boat Tours offer guided trips that enable you to take in the stunning scenery around you at your leisure.
		Eco Rafting Tours Specializing in small group tours, from scenic floats and family fun, to medium-level class 2 and 3-4 whitewater and the best class 4-5 whitewater rafting that New Zealand has to offer.
		Heli Hike 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.
Milford Sound Scenic Flights Milford Sound Scenic Flights is one of the region's most experienced flightseeing operators, flying visitors to and from Milford Sound for over 20 years. All of our passengers have a window seat for uninterrupted viewing and our experienced pilots provide an informative commentary, highlighting points of interest along the way.
Challenge Rafting Challenge Rafting begin operates exciting half-day trips on the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers. The Kawarau River provides an exhilarating trip for first time rafters. The Shotover River provides the challenge for those looking for extra excitement and thrills.
Queenstown Combos We've combined with Queenstown's leading professional tourism operators to provide combinations that make the best use of your time and money. Our combinations range from outdoor experiences to total adventure packages and give you far better value than individually purchased trips.

		Glacier Country Tours & Kayaks This kayak tour offers a unique experience where you will paddle through a protected habitat with panoramic views of the glaciers and mountains. The eco-tours take you across the glacial lake and past rain forest.
		Air Safaris The premier Aoraki/Mount Cook and glacier flightseeing experience.
		Glacier Helicopters Glacier Helicopters on the West Coast pioneered glacier and snow landings in New Zealand in 1970. Offering scenic helicopter flights that include a glacier landing enable visitors to interact and enjoy some of the most spectacular wonders of the natural world.
		Mount Cook Skiplanes New Zealand's only Fixed Wing Glacier Landing.

		Wanaka Flightseeing Offering flights from the famous Milford Sound to the spectacular West Coast Glaciers, Wanaka Flightseeing offers ‘Flights of Discovery.’ Enjoy uninterrupted window viewing over the Southern Alps, remote Doubtful Sound and rugged Mount Cook– or combine a scenic jet boat safari on the Dart River.
		Okarito Kiwi Tours Only place on the South Island where you can take a Department of Conservation permitted guided trip into Kiwi territory.
		Alpine Adventures Alpine Adventures is an experienced helicopter flight-seeing company providing visitors with a diverse range of South Island scenic helicopter flights and private charters in some of most spectacular alpine and coastal regions of New Zealand.
The Helicopter Line From the icon locations of Mount Cook, Twizel, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier and Queenstown, The Helicopter Line can take you on a scenic flight to discover New Zealand's National Parks, glaciers, mountains and lakes, often with a snow landing.
Mitre Peak Cruises Discover the beauty of Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises. Offering personalised and uncrowded cruising with time to explore and understand the nature and power of Milford Sound - relaxed, unhurried. Operating daily cruises, each two hour cruise ventures up the fiord out to the Tasman Sea. Explore cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, rugged peaks, lush rainforest, seals, penguins and dolphins. Or combine the cruise with their luxury coach from either Queenstown or Te Anau into Milford Sound.
Air Fiordland Scenic plane flights with Air Fiordland from Queenstown and Te Anau into Milford Sound. View the powerful and dramatic scenery of the Fiordland National Park from above and then from below on a boat cruise – the famous fly cruise fly package. Flight, coach and cruise options also available from Queenstown and Te Anau