Local ideas for adventure...
What To See & Do
It is not until you place your footprints onto a high alpine snow field, journey deep into the towering rainforests, explore the blue ice caves of the glaciers, tackle a trout on a beautiful lake or jetboat up a glacial river, that you will truly experience Glacier Country.
The range of activities available in & around Fox Glacier & Franz Josef is truly diverse and all activities are available all year round.
Choose from Glacier Country adventures like guided glacier walks and other activities such as kayaking, kiwi encounters, quad biking, off-road buggies, tandem skydiving and white-water rafting.
There’s also a range of scenic flights (choose from helicopter or fixed wing, with or without snow landings), horse treks, hot pools, boat trips, kayaking and the stunning mirror views of Lake Matheson and the two villages to explore.
Here, we've included details of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef tourism operators who can help you explore and experience the many activities and attractions on offer in Glacier Country.
