NZ Franz Josef Glacier helicopter
NZ Franz Josef Glacier
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Franz Josef’s icy mass once flowed all the way into the sea, but after decades of global warming, the glacier has retreated inland and is now only accessible by helicopter. Try hiking trails, glacier experiences and adventure sports.

Active New Zealand

Outdoor and active adventures on New Zealand's North & South Islands

New Zealand must be in contention for title of adventure travel capital of the world. The list of white-knuckle thrills you can seek out here knows no bounds. New Zealand has some of the world's best sky diving, bungee jumping, mountain biking and whitewater rafting, plus plenty of softer activities; hiking, kayaking and road biking...read more

10 days

Southern adventure loop

Thrill seeking around South Island
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20 days

North to south white knuckle

Epic adventures from North to South Island
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Franz Josef Glacier Tours

Amplified New Zealand

Total Kiwi experience

16 daysFrom NZ$2,849
Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Auckland, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Wellington
Tour Type Small group tour
Activity Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Solo Travel

Epic New Zealand

The full NZ experience

23 daysFrom NZ$4,227
Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Auckland, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Wellington
Tour Type Small group tour
Activity Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Solo Travel

New Zealand Uncovered

Explore everything New Zealand has to offer

20 daysFrom NZ$6,174
Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Auckland, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Wellington
Tour Type Small group tour
Activity Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Solo Travel

South Island Lick

Mountains, glaciers and the adventure capital of the world

7 daysFrom NZ$1,259
Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Franz Josef Glacier, Christchurch
Tour Type Small group tour
Activity Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel

Southern Pioneer

The best of New Zealand's south island

10 daysFrom NZ$3,324
Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Franz Josef Glacier, Christchurch
Tour Type Small group tour
Activity Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Mountain Biking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel

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