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Te Waonui Forest Retreat Franz Josef
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Rivers of ice
This is a top pick! The day dawned sunny, and I was highly excited! We were off to do a heli-hike on the Franz Josef glacier. A helicopter was going to carry us high up onto the glacier, where we would explore the crevasses and ice caves. At the heliport we were given boots ...
Grounded...
This is a top pick! ... early. We had planned to look into getting a helicopter flight over one of the glaciers, and we were advised to organize from Franz Josef - the biggest one. At lunchtime we arrived at Fox Glacier and took a walk to the bottom of this one and admired ...
Glaciers
This is a top pick! ... obsession had to take a back seat as they'd run out! I made do with a bacon and egg toasted sarnie instead. We arrived at Franz Josef early afternoon, and once again I'd scored highly in the tour guide stakes. I'd chosen a nice motel for us to stay in ...
Walks around the Glacier
This is a top pick! The weather was atrocious on the journey to Franz Josef. On the way, the coach driver played a video about glaciers and how they are formed, so that made the trip interesting. I was certainly excited about seeing the glaciers up close, as I found it an ...
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Across Country Quad Bikes
State Highway 6 P.O. Box 133 Franz Josef, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand
The Helicopter Line West Coast
Main South Road, SH6 Franz Josef, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand
Discover the magnificent phenomenon of the glaciers. Experienced helicopter pilots share their knowledge whilst overflying the dramatic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and snowfields, exposing extraordinary colours of ice flow, ice caves and pinnacles in this largely inaccessible alpine region. All flights feature a snow landing. Alternatively combine a scenic helicopter flight with an unforgettable guided helihike amongst the glacial ice formations with the professional and experienced Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
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A South Island Itinerary
Posted by nztravelguide
... from Hokitika to Franz Josef so you got plenty of time today to explore. Stay at the Rainforest Retreat in the middle of Franz Josef.(www.rainforestholidaypark.co.nz ).(Wallace St. first on the left when you enter town). Wander around and get a feel for ...
South Island Odyssey - Part Two - West Coast
Posted by nztravelguide
... from Hokitika to Franz Josef so you got plenty of time today to explore. Stay at the Rainforest Retreat in the middle of Franz Josef.(www.rainforestholidaypark.co.nz ).(Wallace St. first on the left when you enter town). Wander around and get a feel for ...
NZ travel advice
Posted by clauds123
... and I can't help with accommodation recommendations as a result.... Anyhow - here is a general 14 day itinerary in New Zealand................more information at www.newzealandtravelguide.net Day 1 - - Fly into Auckland and pick up vehicle and head ...
NZ travel advice
Posted by nztravelguide
... and I can't help with accommodation recommendations as a result.... Anyhow - here is a general 14 day itinerary in New Zealand................more information at www.newzealandtravelguide.net Day 1 - - Fly into Auckland and pick up vehicle and head ...
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