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Things to do in Franz Josef, YouGoDo have 14 great activities and experiences in Franz Josef, and 2 additional things to do within 25km of Franz Josef. Our most popular activities in Franz Josef include Hiking, Trekking & Walking, Other, Unusual things to do, Scenic Flights and Tours, Culture, Sightseeing & Entertainment. According to YouGoDo users the top 10 activities in Franz Josef are Glacier Heli-Rafting, 2 hour Quad Bike Adventures on a unique 2 seater Quad Bike, Indoor Ice Climbing, Nimble Fox: All Day Fox Glacier Walk, Glacier Experience "an interpretive exhibit", New Zealand Uncut, Fox Trot: Half Day Fox Glacier Walk, Fox It Up: Fox Glacier Ice Climbing Adventure, Flying Fox: Fox Glacier Helihike and Gold Panning Spots in New Zealand.
Top 10 Things to Do in Franz Josef
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New Zealand: Franz Josef
, Whataroa
Called the Grand Canyon of New Zealand because of the towering granite walls that make up the 3 gorges on the Whataroa, this river flows from the largest glacial icefield in New Zealand. We fly into the mountains and put in directly below The Portals of Doom, a class VI waterfall that has never been run. The day starts off with class III leading into a portage around a chunky class V+ monster, then a few runnable class 5 rapids as we enter the ...
New Zealand: Franz Josef
We offer the only quad bike tour in New Zealand with spectacular glacial views. Our experienced local guides will take riders through riverbeds, rain forest, grassland, remote west coast beaches, mud, great puddles and much more.
Our top of the line, Can Am Quads are specifically designed to carry two people so our clients can drive on their own or ride on the back to take in the spectacular scenery, our quads are also fully automatic which ...
New Zealand: Franz Josef
Challenge yourself by climbing the Southern Hemisphere's only Indoor Ice Climbing Wall. 1.5 hr sessions with a professional guide, all equipment provided. Climbing the 10m high walls of ice will leave you with an immense feeling of satisfaction and success. You will have climbed your own Everest. Loads of fun in a very safe and comfortable environment.
New Zealand: Fox Glacier, Franz Josef
Spend a day exploring the fascinating ice features and majestic pinnacles of the longest West Coast glacier. Your guide will cut fresh ice steps, to help you navigate your way through dramatic terrain, which is moving up to 2 metres a day. There’s always something new to discover in the ever changing world of ice.
New Zealand: Franz Josef
A powerfully presented audio-visual display of the magnificent glacier region. Lean all you need to know about this special and unique area. Fascinating information on the local area's flora and fauna, geology, glaciology, Maori mythology and social history.
New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch, Coromandel, Franz Josef, Hanmer Springs, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Nelson, Queenstown, Rotorua, Tongariro, Wellington, Whirinaki
Explore both islands as you weave your way through this magnificent country. Maximise your time in the wilderness yet still marvel at the iconic destinations. Enjoy true wilderness campsites followed by comfortable eco lodges. A range of activities including white water rafting, sea kayaking, glacier walking and mountain biking complement the hikes superbly and keep this tour as diverse and exciting as the landscapes we explore!
New Zealand: Fox Glacier, Franz Josef
A popular walk and a great introduction to the frozen world of Fox Glacier. Our friendly guides will lead you onto the ice via a secret track through bush regenerating from previous glacial advances. Your guide will share with you their enthusiasm and knowledge of the geology of the area, whilst you walk on the glacier viewing its stunning ice features.
New Zealand: Fox Glacier, Franz Josef
A full day experience introducing the exhilarating sport of ice climbing on the spectacular ice walls of the Fox Glacier. Your professional guide will tailor your day to challenge novices and experts alike using the best technical gear available. No experience is necessary. Maximum group size is four people. Heli-Ice Climbing is also available as an option.
New Zealand: Fox Glacier, Franz Josef
Combine the thrill of two helicopter flights with the opportunity to explore a remote and pristine part of the glacier on foot, with your knowledgeable guide. Glacial forces are greatest in this area and often create spectacular ice caves, arches and tunnels, brilliantly blue in colour.
New Zealand: Arrowtown, Bainham, Birchfield, Franz Josef, Goldsborough, Howard, Lawrence, Lyell, Nelson Creek, Queenstown, Reefton, Ross, Waimangaroa
There's gold in them there hills!
There's a number of easily accessible gold fossicking locations set aside around New Zealand where anyone can try their hand at gold panning. Many situated near towns where you can hire out a gold pan and shovel for the day to have a play.
Why not give it a go and see if you're lucky and find a nugget or two!
Check our website to see a map of where these public gold panning spots are located.
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