The rugged West Coast of the South Island is an untamed beauty where the mountains meet the Tasman Sea and where rainforests give way to Glaciers. Nowhere else in the world can glaciers be found in such a dramatic setting, in such close proximity to the Sea, making Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers truly unique. Above these glaciers rise the soaring peaks of the Southern Alps. A scenic flight is the ideal way to explore this largely inaccessible alpine region.

A Heli Hike will truly immerse you in these rugged surrounds. First, witness the majesty of the ice formation from the air, then descend onto the glacier itself. To touch the ice and breathe in the fresh alpine air is a unique experience and one which you will never forget.

Local

Eat and Drink

• SNAKE BITE BREWERY - FRANZ JOSEF (0.1 miles) - The emphasis on the food at Snake Bite Brewery is on simplicity and freshness, with contrasting flav...
• Canavans Restaurant - Franz Josef Glacier (0.2 miles) - Canavans Restaurant located within Scenic Hotel Franz Josef, provides hearty West Coast food, with l...
• Canopy Restaurant - Franz Josef Glacier (0.3 miles) - You will enjoy dining among the trees in ‘The Canopy’ restaurant, savouring quality local cuisin...
• The White Pub Cafe & Bar - Fox Glacier (9.8 miles) - The White Pub Café and Bar is open for lunch from 11.30am in the summer only and evening dining fro...
• Matheson Café Fox Glacier - Fox Glacier (11.4 miles) - Enjoy world-class views of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman whilst dining at our contemporary style café at th...

See and Do

• The Helicopter Line Franz Josef & Fox Glacier (0.0 miles) - The rugged West Coast of the South Island is an untamed beauty where the mountains meet the Tasman S...
• Air Safaris - Franz Josef Franz Josef (0.0 miles) - Join Air Safaris on a flight of a lifetime, exploring New Zealand's highest mountains and larges...
• Glacier Country Helicopters Franz Josef (0.1 miles) - We welcome you to New Zealand’s World Famous Glacier Region. Glacier Country Helicopters Ltd are p...
• Fox and Franz Josef Heliservices Franz Josef Glacier (0.1 miles) - Fox and Franz Josef Heliservices offers scenic helicopter flights with snow landings above the Fox a...
• Across Country Quad Bikes Franz Josef Glacier (0.1 miles) - Tucked under the majestic Southern Alps on New Zealand's rugged untamed West Coast sits Franz Jo...

Shopping

• The Fox Glacier Guiding Gift Shop - Fox Glacier (9.8 miles) - The team at the Fox Glacier Guiding Gift Shop just love meeting and talking with customers from all ...
• ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery Fox Glacier - Fox Glacier (11.5 miles) - ReflectioNZ Gifts and Gallery near Fox Glacier showcases carefully selected, contemporary merchandis...
• ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery - Fox Glacier (11.5 miles) - ReflectioNZ Gifts and Gallery near Fox Glacier showcases carefully selected, contemporary merchandis...