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Franz Josef Glacier Your online base-camp for adventure in Franz Josef Glacier on the West Coast of New Zealand.

We love to share knowledge of our spectacular backyard and help make your Franz Josef Glacier dream escape a reality.

Winters not a bad time to visit the glaciers 😍📸
25/06/2022

Winters not a bad time to visit the glaciers 😍

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Stunning West Coast sunset credit to - stay a few nights at this gorgeous beachfront villa complete with private beach ...
21/04/2022

Stunning West Coast sunset credit to - stay a few nights at this gorgeous beachfront villa complete with private beach garden ideal for alfresco dining, fire pit and outdoor hot tub🧡 Check their feed for more😍

Sundown this evening in 🌅🧡 📸:
12/04/2022

Sundown this evening in 🌅🧡

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Anyone recognise this hidden gem right in our backyard 😍?
21/11/2021

Anyone recognise this hidden gem right in our backyard 😍?

There’s more to see than just the Glacier! 📸
12/08/2021

There’s more to see than just the Glacier!

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01/08/2021

The West Coast of New Zealand is home to some of the most beautiful rivers in the world😍Adventure is waiting…🏔

Love this capture by Rach Stewart Photography of the fog lifting up through the West Coast forest🖤
21/07/2021

Love this capture by Rach Stewart Photography of the fog lifting up through the West Coast forest🖤

Fresh blanket of snow❄️ 📸:
18/07/2021

Fresh blanket of snow❄️

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Crossing the Wahio River; the gateway to Robert’s Point Track🏔
14/07/2021

Crossing the Wahio River; the gateway to Robert’s Point Track🏔

The team from Packraft New Zealand paddling the Waiho river from the base of the Glacier 😱📸 .simpson
29/05/2021

The team from Packraft New Zealand paddling the Waiho river from the base of the Glacier 😱

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Stunning shot of in all her glory 😍😍📸
04/05/2021

Stunning shot of in all her glory 😍😍

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Visiting the West Coast of New Zealand is a must do📍📷: .photography.msfs
25/04/2021

Visiting the West Coast of New Zealand is a must do📍

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Hard to beat a West coast sunset😍📸 .nz
24/04/2021

Hard to beat a West coast sunset😍

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Happy Earth Day🌎
22/04/2021

Happy Earth Day🌎

The frozen donut 🍩 📷:
27/03/2021

The frozen donut 🍩

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Amazing capture of Hector dolphins playing in the surf 🌊📷:
22/03/2021

Amazing capture of Hector dolphins playing in the surf 🌊

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Check out the difference between a picture taken in 2020 of Peters Pool and the picture taken in the 1870's😍 📷 1: Theki...
17/03/2021

Check out the difference between a picture taken in 2020 of Peters Pool and the picture taken in the 1870's😍

📷 1: Thekiwifrog - Nico Babot
📷 2: Burton Brothers, Dunedin

Calm after the storm perfection💧☀️ Lake Mapourika is a short drive from Franz Josef Glacier township where you can enjoy...
17/03/2021

Calm after the storm perfection💧☀️

Lake Mapourika is a short drive from Franz Josef Glacier township where you can enjoy an amazing array of water adventures with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours💦

Franz Josef Glacier is one of the lowest altitude glaciers in the world; making it one of the most easily accessible. Th...
14/03/2021

Franz Josef Glacier is one of the lowest altitude glaciers in the world; making it one of the most easily accessible. The glacier can be viewed by foot on numerous tracks or by helicopter.

Sunset from the summit of Mount Fox🏔👌📷:
12/03/2021

Sunset from the summit of Mount Fox🏔👌

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Gateway to the glacier 🏔 ⛏
12/03/2021

Gateway to the glacier 🏔 ⛏

Looking over from Almer Hut 👌📷:
21/02/2021

Looking over from Almer Hut 👌

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Chasing waterfalls 💧📷: .weist
19/02/2021

Chasing waterfalls 💧

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10/01/2021

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Kiwi summers are all about ticking off those summits!🏔 💃: 📷:
04/01/2021

Kiwi summers are all about ticking off those summits!🏔

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Anyone recognise the glacier in the background ?🤩🤩
26/12/2020

Anyone recognise the glacier in the background ?🤩🤩

Loo with a view and the ultimate over night wilderness escape to one of glacier country’s alpine huts🏔 Captured by Rachs...
04/11/2020

Loo with a view and the ultimate over night wilderness escape to one of glacier country’s alpine huts🏔 Captured by Rachstewartnz

The Blue Pools are definitely worth a visit on your way to or from 🤸🏽‍♀️
01/11/2020

The Blue Pools are definitely worth a visit on your way to or from 🤸🏽‍♀️

Centennial Hut ❄️ This alpine hut sits on a small outcrop of rock that protrudes from the Franz Josef névé. The vista of...
30/10/2020

Centennial Hut ❄️ This alpine hut sits on a small outcrop of rock that protrudes from the Franz Josef névé. The vista of the sea lapping the west coast is spread below, and the peaks of the southern alps tower above.

Sunrise over from the summit of Alex Knob🌄
26/10/2020

Sunrise over from the summit of Alex Knob🌄

Crystal clear💎📷: 🚣🏼‍♀️:
20/10/2020

Crystal clear💎

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Adventures of glacial proportions⛏
13/10/2020

Adventures of glacial proportions⛏

Glacier life🖤🏔
06/10/2020

Glacier life🖤🏔

Who would you want to experience the ice hike with on ?⛏📷:
28/09/2020

Who would you want to experience the ice hike with on ?⛏

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Can you spot the mountain hut? Incredible capture of the top of the Alps towering over by 🏔👌
23/09/2020

Can you spot the mountain hut? Incredible capture of the top of the Alps towering over by 🏔👌

Happy world gratitude day!🌏 Today we’re grateful that the Glacier Hot Pools nestled amidst the lush West Coast rainfores...
21/09/2020

Happy world gratitude day!🌏 Today we’re grateful that the Glacier Hot Pools nestled amidst the lush West Coast rainforest 🌱 are opening again soon after their short covid induced hibernation 🛁

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Peters Pool and it’s reflections are a must-see when you visit 🏔
19/09/2020

Peters Pool and it’s reflections are a must-see when you visit 🏔

fresh vibes on the glacier ❄️🤙🏽
17/09/2020

fresh vibes on the glacier ❄️🤙🏽

Adventure on the West Coast is limitless, from the sea to the sky☁️📷:
13/09/2020

Adventure on the West Coast is limitless, from the sea to the sky☁️

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Plentiful summits to tick off your bucket list on the West Coast🏔☑️ This summit begins within a 15 minute drive from Fra...
11/09/2020

Plentiful summits to tick off your bucket list on the West Coast🏔☑️ This summit begins within a 15 minute drive from Franz Josef township and can be accomplished in one day return🥾 Pitch a tent at 1400m and wake up to 5-star panoramic views😍

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Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Your online base-camp for adventure in Franz Josef Glacier on the wild West Coast of New Zealand.

Explore the incredible array of adventure options in glacier country including guided and self guided activities, on and off the beaten track. Franz Josef Glacier delivers on all fronts, providing options for all, travellers, fitness levels and adventures (easy to extreme).

Heli, Hike, Bike, Fish, Hunt, Eat, Stay, Camp, Skydive, Relax, Swim, Kayak, SUP, Boat, explore the Wildlife and West Coast Culture.

Plan your ultimate West Coast adventure based around your passions and capabilities. Feel free to reach out to us via messenger and we’re happy to help make your next West Coast escape a truely memorable one no matter your budget or level of adventure. As passionate adventurers ourselves, we chose to make Franz Josef Glacier our home. We would love the opportunity to share knowledge of our spectacular backyard and help make your Franz Josef Glacier dream escape a reality.