Westland National Park, New Zealand

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Travel Blogs from Westland National Park (1,006)

Rivers of ice, Franz Josef, New Zealand travel blog
Rivers of ice
Dec 28, 2006

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 ...

A travel blog entry by fyrelizard
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Glaciers, Franz Josef, New Zealand travel blog
Glaciers
Nov 21, 2005

... as it was a lovely evening. Both of them agreed that the glaciers were pretty spectacular, and I got the feeling that they liked New Zealand! Well, what's not to like about it? Our time together was passing fast, with only a few days left before I went ...

A travel blog entry by rich
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The Glaciers, Fox Glacier, New Zealand travel blog
The Glaciers
Apr 10, 2005

... . Staring down a deep, dark crevasse definitely sends a chill down your spine! One of the conveniences we've appreciated about New Zealand are the public toilets at the centre of every town. There's nothing like having to look for a washroom when you ...

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Walks around the Glacier, Franz Josef, New Zealand travel blog
Walks around the Glacier
Jul 15, 2005

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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Attractions in Westland National Park (6)

Fox Glacier Guiding
Fox Glacier Guiding

State Highway 6, P.O. Box 38 Fox Glacier, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

4.00

Across Country Quad Bikes
Across Country Quad Bikes

State Highway 6 P.O. Box 133 Franz Josef, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

4.00

Glacier Helicopters
Glacier Helicopters

Main South Road SH6, Franz Josef and Fox Glacier Fox Glacier, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

4.00

Glacier Helicopters offers a range of scenic helicopter flights from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. Charter flights are available and can vary from 20 minutes to several hours duration. Flights depart from Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Our flights encompass the Mount Cook National Park, and both Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Glacier landings are our specialty. Our helicopter flights allow people with limited time to "get away from it all" and experience area of New Zealand's wilderness renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.
The Helicopter Line West Coast
The Helicopter Line West Coast

Main South Road, SH6 Franz Josef, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

3.50

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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