The Franz Josef Glacier Adventure is perfect for those seeking a unique and bespoke glacier experience. With a longer scenic flight and lunch and drinks included, you’ll spend more time on the glacier, exploring exclusive trails and glacial features with your guide.

Meet Franz Josef Glacier, or, as its known in local Māori legends, Kā Roimata-o-Hine Hukatere (the frozen tears of Hine Hukatere). From its origins high in the Southern Alps, the Franz Josef Glacier (Kā Roimata-o-Hine Hukatere) descends into …

Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike is a New Zealand must-do. Combine an exhilarating helicopter ride followed by a guided glacier hike to get up close to the ice!

Choose your journey, navigate exclusive trails, abseil into shimmering crevasses, and discover the untouched beauty of this icy landscape. A day of glacier exploration and unforgettable memories catered to you. 8 hour experience, with 5.5 hours on ice. Find out more Book Now

The best ice climbing in NZ with stunning views. Our Glacier Heli Ice Climb tour is an action packed highlight amongst the Franz Josef activities. Learn more.

We can help you make the most of your stay in Franz Josef. Learn more about how to get to here, what to do, and the best ways to see the glacier!

Discover some of New Zealand's most incredible landscapes with Franz Josef Glacier Guides. You have to experience it yourself as nothing compares to being on the glacier, but here is a snippet of what awaits you.

Where Franz Josef glacier is, how to get there and what you can experience - everything you need to know about the full glacier experience!

Experience the best of both worlds with a Franz Josef Glacier Encounter. Departing Franz Josef, you will head on a breath-taking helicopter flight taking you over lush rainforest to the upper areas of Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere/Franz Josef Glacier.

Franz Josef Glacier Guides is an internationally recognized guiding operation, established in 1990. We pride ourselves on providing the most incredible experience of the glacier and surrounding areas.