Franz Josef Glacier



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
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Franz Josef Glacier Tours

Amplified New Zealand
Total Kiwi experience
16 daysFrom NZ$2,849Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Auckland, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Wellington | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Solo Travel |

Epic New Zealand
The full NZ experience
23 daysFrom NZ$4,227Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Auckland, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Wellington | |
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Small group tour |
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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$6,174Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Kaikoura, Wanaka, Auckland, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Taupo, Christchurch, Wellington | |
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Small group tour |
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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$1,259Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Franz Josef Glacier, Christchurch | |
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Small group tour |
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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$3,324Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Franz Josef Glacier, Christchurch | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Mountain Biking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel |
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