How much does it cost to go to Franz Josef Glacier?
Prices
| DEPARTING FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Twin Glacier (30 mins) | Adult: $360 | Child: $252 |
| Fox Glacier and Mount Cook (30 mins) | Adult: $360 | Child: $252 |
| Mount Cook Spectacular (40 mins) | Adult: $490 | Child: $343 |
| Fox Glacier Overflight (12 mins) | Adult: $189 | Child: $165 |
Can you walk Franz Josef glacier without a guide?
Yes! You can hike the trail to the base of the glacier without a guide. 250m to the face of the glacier.
Is Franz Josef Glacier Open?
Open 7.45am 7 days a week and closes at 7.30pm in winter, 8pm in spring and autumn and 9pm in summer. Open 8.00am–8.00pm 7 days per week. Eftpos and credit cards are accepted for most services. Glacier Motors, Franz Josef State Highway 6, Franz Josef.
Can you still walk to Fox Glacier?
The Fox Glacier South Side Walkway/Cycleway follows the south bank of the Fox River through ancient podocarp rainforest. The first viewpoint of the glacier is reached after approximately 40 minutes walk, before the track continues to reach an old car park.
How many days do you need in Franz Josef?
How Many Days Should I Spend in Franz Josef? One day is more than enough to see everything in Franz Josef.
How can I see Franz Joseph?
The Easiest Way to See Franz Josef Glacier (with both feet on the ground) The foot of Franz Josef Glacier sits less than 300 metres above sea level, making it extremely easy to view. A ten-minute drive from the village to the glacier carpark puts you at the start of the 20-minute Sentinel Rock Walk.
How do you explore Franz Josef Glacier?
Top 5 Things to See and Do in Franz Josef
- Go heli-hiking. With a heli-hike, you get a scenic flight over the glacier and taken to more remote parts of it.
- Raft on the Whataroa and Perth Rivers.
- Visit the West Coast Wildlife Centre.
- Go rainforest trekking.
- Walk the Historic Swinging Bridge.
Why is Fox glacier closed?
The access road to the iconic destination of Fox Glacier/Te Moeka o Tuawe in South Westland will be closed for the indefinite future after an engineering report commissioned by DOC and the New Zealand Transport Agency found it was no longer practical to re-establish road access into the valley.