The West Coast’s southern region is an awe-inspiring destination, home to stunning glaciers, lush rainforests, and other natural wonders worth exploring.
Located just a few kilometers away from Franz Josef Glacier, this village is an excellent base for exploration and offers a variety of accommodation options and eateries. Activities in the Franz Josef area include hiking, glacier adventures, rafting, and wildlife encounters.
The quaint village of Fox offers a variety of charming accommodations and cafes, as well as a general store. Visitors can partake in thrilling activities such as heli-hikes and glacier walks from here. The picturesque Lake Matheson is located nearby, and the area offers peaceful forest walks.
The scenic flights from Franz Josef and Fox Glacier locations will take your breath away as you discover that the stunning views of New Zealand's National Parks, glaciers, mountains and lakes are always best from above! The rugged West Coast is hemmed between the Tasman Sea and the imposing Southern Alps, making for spectacular contrasts in the surrounding scenery. The scenic flights fly from both Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier villages, with an operating base situated on the main road of each. A 30 minute drive separates the Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier villages. The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glaciers and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over the Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier and experience the solitude of a landing in this natural alpine wonderland. The fleet consists predominantly of European AS355 Twin Engine Squirrels, and AS350 ....
This short scenic option is the ideal opportunity to touch snow and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range to a landing site on a snow field high in the mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to the mountains and glaciers, and down into the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago. Duration - 20 Minutes....