Glacier Country

Best Things to Do in Franz Josef | Glacier Country, New Zealand

Julie New Zealand 2 Comments

Hike to viewpoints of glaciers, see the rarest Kiwi, soar over Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier in a helicopter, capture Mount Tasman’s reflection in Lake Matheson, go heli-hiking or ice climbing, and relax in a hot tub…these are all things you can do in and around Franz Josef, New Zealand. Glacier Country is an area on the west coast …

Franz Josef Helicopter Tour

Fox Glacier & Franz Josef Helicopter Tours: Photos, Tips & What to Expect

Julie New Zealand 4 Comments

A helicopter flight over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers is a thrilling experience. To see this land of glacier-capped mountains, rainforests, and rugged coastlines is one of the best experiences to have in Glacier Country, if not all of New Zealand. On a helicopter tour from Franz Josef or Fox Glacier, you will fly over several glaciers, get to …