Raising the Bar in Glacier Guiding
Franz Josef Glacier Guides is proud to announce that four of its team members have recently achieved the prestigious Hard Ice Guide qualification from the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association… ...
Enjoy a winter wonderland at Franz Josef
Winter is a magical time to visit Franz Josef Glacier. The cooler winter months transform Franz Josef Glacier into a breathtaking wonderland that’s well worth experiencing. ...
The Ultimate South Island Road Trip: A Journey Through Aotearoa’s Best
If you’re craving an unforgettable adventure filled with jaw-dropping landscapes, thrilling activities, and serene moments in nature, then the ultimate South Island road trip awaits. ...
Beyond the glacier in Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier is renowned for its stunning ice formations and guided glacier hikes, but there are loads of things to do in Franz Josef. ...
Wildlife on the West Coast
Looking for another reason to visit Franz Josef? Let's talk wildlife on the West Coast! ...
Encounter vs. Heli Hike – Which Adventure is Right for Me?
If you’re heading to Franz Josef and looking for an unforgettable experience, you’ve probably come across two epic options: the Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike and the Franz Josef Glacier… ...
Embracing the Tiaki Promise
At Franz Josef Glacier Guides, we believe in the importance of protecting and preserving the natural beauty of Aotearoa, New Zealand. ...
My Glacier Encounter Experience
Franz Josef Glacier Guides have just launched a new experience in time for summer – Glacier Encounter. ...
Travelling the Coast: How to Get to Franz Josef Glacier
Whether you’ve driven from the ski fields of Queenstown, tiki-toured from Christchurch, or cruised the Cook Strait from the sunny north, visiting the untamed natural wilderness of the West Coast… ...