West Coast FRANZ JOSEF Just 5km from the centre of Franz Josef village, and part of Te Wāhipounamu South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, one of the most accessible glaciers in the world rumbles. A 1.5-hour walk from the Franz Josef car park will take you to within 750 metres of the glacier. For views from above, fly over the ice-white canvas by helicopter and land on the glacier. Guided heli-hiking tours forge a route through, up and over the ice. FOX GLACIER Not quite as steep as its cousin 28km to the north, Fox Glacier’s slightly mellower slope lends itself to gentler heli-hikes and flights that land on flawless strips of untouched snow. For views of Fox Glacier from afar, follow the Fox
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
GLACIER COUNTRY Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
White-water rafting In Franz Josef, the rafting experiences vary from gentle Grade 2 thrills to an extreme Grade 5 adventure. Quad biking Bounce along rainforest tracks, riverbanks and grassland with Franz Josef glacier as your backdrop.
UNMISSABLE LAKES Glacier South Side walk, a two-hour trail that traces the south bank of the Fox River through ancient podocarp rainforest to a viewpoint.
134km SW of Hokitika on SH 6
CHATEAU BACKPACKERS & MOTELS
• Located in central Franz Josef offering budget private & Family rooms as well as luxury dorms. • All offering Free Soup, Breakfast & WiFi. • Book online direct and use Promo code AA to receive 5% discount. • Tariff: $25-$150 (2 persons). 8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier • P: +64 3 752 0738 www.chateaunz.co.nz • E: franz@chateaunz.co.nz
FOX GLACIER
Have a glacial adventure
157km SW of Hokitika on SH 6
Kayak on Lake Mapourika, just 10 minutes’ drive from Franz Josef village, then sink into the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools. Lake Matheson is easily the most famous mirror lake in New Zealand, often showcasing the perfect reflection of Aoraki Mt Cook and just 5km from Fox Glacier township.
Guided glacier hikes Local operators take visitors by helicopter onto both glaciers. Crawl through ice caves and arches and stride over snow. Scenic flights Soar over great masses of ice by helicopter or plane. Helicopters are favoured for snow landings, whereas scenic flights cover over 200km of alpine scenery. Eco-tours Learn more about the environment on a guided eco-tour, learning about glaciation and geology.
ABOVE: Fox Glacier © West Coast Tourism
HAAST after explorer and geologist Julius von Haast • 121km SW of Fox Glacier
HELI HIKING
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| $399pp
valid until 24/12/20 Subject to Change
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OPEN 7 DAYS
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Cool wee country general store and cafe. Wide range of groceries, frozen goods, fresh fruit & veg, beers & wines, light meals, sweet treats and great locally roasted coffee!
44 MAIN ROAD, FOX GLACIER
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LAKE MATHESON after local butcher/shopkeeper Murdoch Matheson
425 Haast-Jackson Bay Road, Haast • P: +64 3 750 0825 E: store@haastbeach.nz • www.haastbeach.nz
6km NW of Fox Glacier
• Located in a rural setting at Haast Beach and just a few minutes drive to local restaurants and bars. • A short 200m walk to a magnificent beach. • Studio and family units available. • Grocery store & petrol station on site.
417-425 Haast-Jackson Bay Road, Haast • P: +64 3 750 0803 E: info@haastbeach.nz • www.haastbeach.nz • Host: Nicola Johnston
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