Click HERE for a map of Fox Glacier, and HERE for Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding areas

The 7.5 mile (12km) Franz Josef Glacier is situated on the South Islands' west coast, on the western side of the Southern Alps mountain range.  Just 12 miles (20km) to the south is the location of the 8 mile (13km) Fox Glacier, which is fed by 4 blue-toned, alpine glaciers combining into one.  This makes the area ideal for your New Zealand glacier experience.  This whole region is part of the Te Wahipounamu Park, which is a World Heritage Site.

The glacier area is located on the west coast, half way between Greymouth and Queenstown, and is one of the West Coast's main tourist attractions, supporting nearly 250,000 visitors each year.  It offers an easier option for your glacier experience than a visit to Mount Cook, which is not as easily accessible on a flydrive itinerary, as you are required to make a detour to reach it.

Due its popularity, there are numerous options of accommodation and services for tourists, to suit all tastes and budgets, and it is recommended to book your property choice in advance to guarantee availability.

Glacier flights can be taken either by a flight sightseeing trip which overflys the glacier, or you can take a ski-equiped aircraft or helicopter which will land on the glacier, allowing you to disembark and walk on the glacier surface.  We highly recommend that you take organised, guided tours, to get the best experience from your time in the area, and for safety.

Other than the Glaciers, there is some stunning scenery at lower levels, with walking paths and hiking trails, historic gold mining towns, and several lakes, especially the mirror-like Lake Matheson, which reflects the nearby mountains in its millpond surface, offering amazing photo opportunities.

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