WEST COAST & GLACIER REGION
Weave your way along the rugged coastline to discover old gold and jade towns and the amazing bright blue ice formations of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Unwind in the tranquil hot pools at Franz Josef Village or try one of the many adventure activities on offer such as kayaking, rafting and sky diving.
SEE
• See the blowholes at Punakaiki
DO
• Shop for pounamu (jade) at Westland Greenstone in Hokitika
Arthur’s Pass REGIONAL AIRPORT ATTRACTION TRANZALPINE RAIL
EAT & DRINK
• Pick-up some local honey at the Junction Café and Honey Centre, outside of Greymouth
Greymouth 1 Hokitika Arthur’s Pass
WHAT’S ON
Franz Josef Glacier 2 Fox Glacier 3
South Island Ultra Marathon, Greymouth 8 to 9 May Hokitika WildFoods Festival March (dates to be confirmed)
Westport Charleston Punakaiki 4 Nine Mile Creek
• Join a tour through the underground cave systems, lit by glow worms at Charleston
Rapahoe Beach, Greymouth
Aoraki/Mount Cook
Jackson Bay
Lake Tekapo
Haast
Haast Pass
Twizel
Mount Aspiring
Timaru
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HOTELS PAGE The Ashley Hotel Greymouth ◆◆◆¯ 100 Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef ◆◆◆◆ 101 Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier ◆◆◆◆ 101 Kingsgate Hotel Greymouth ◆◆◆¯ 100 100 Punakaiki Resort ◆◆◆◆
FLYING FOX HELI-HIKE
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER HELI HIKE
Includes: • Return helicopter flights • Professional guide • Use of crampons, walking poles, socks, boots and wet weather clothes • Return coach transfers from Fox Glacier Guiding Base to helipad
Includes: • Return helicopter transfers from Franz Josef • Admission to the public pools at Glacier Hot Pools • Experienced guide • Use of crampons, waterproof clothing and boots
Operator: Fox Glacier Guiding Duration: 4 hours Departs: Daily from Fox Glacier Guiding Base at 8:50am, 11:50am (May – Sep), on demand (Oct – Apr)
Operator: Franz Josef Glacier Guides Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Departs: Daily from Franz Josef Glacier Guides Base, frequent regular departures
This fly-in and fly-out heli-hike combines the excitement of walking on Fox Glacier with thrilling helicopter flights. Explore spectacular ice features. Fly over the pinnacles of the lower icefall, where the ice is in constant motion. Explore spectacular ice features and take in views of the dramatic upper icefall and Victoria Falls. Weather permitting, ice time is up to three hours.
1 Apr – 30 Sep 20 1 Oct 20 – 31 Mar 21
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Adult $545* $567*
Child 9-16 yrs $519* $545*
After a scenic helicopter flight high above rugged terrain, land on Franz Josef Glacier, ready for over two hours of guided glacier hike. Be led through some of the most pristine and awe-inspiring glacier scenery in the world. With an eye for the most spectacular ice formations, your guide will take you through a land of towering peaks and a maze of glistening blue ice.
Not suitable for children under 8 yrs.
1 Apr – 30 Sep 20 1 Oct 20 – 31 Mar 21
Adult/Child $521* $536*
Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in Australian Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for *travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.
