Franz Josef Glacier Tours

Visit Franz Josef Glacier

Westland Tai Poutini National Park Travel Guide

Tour Franz Josef Glacier and explore cracks, crevasses and more. The blue-colored hues of this icy landscape will make you feel like you're on another planet.

It won't take you long to work out why this mass of ice is popular with visitors to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Pay the entrance fee and then explore it at your leisure. If you're in the mood for more sightseeing adventures, Fox Glacier, Glacier Hot Pools and Roberts Point aren't very far from Franz Josef Glacier.

Plan a trip to see Franz Josef Glacier

Marcella Royal Hotel - Rooftop Garden

Rome City Centre

per person

May 26 - May 29

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Rome (FCO)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Great hotel and staff, the rooftop bar and restaurant is wonderful. This is my 2nd visit to this hotel, quiet and clean, highly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Ambasciatori Place Hotel

per person

Jul 2 - Jul 6

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Rome (FCO)

9/10 Wonderful! (325 reviews)

All the facilities of the hotel are excellent. Good location

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2019

San Giorgio

per person

Jul 2 - Jul 6

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Rome (FCO)

9/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)

Had a wonderful stay at the property. Everything we were looking for.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier

4.7

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

92

4 - Good

31

3 - Okay

5

2 - Disappointing

0

1 - Terrible

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3/5 - Okay

TheDOC

Mar 10, 2019

I was there 10 years ago. It is very disappointing what climate change will do. So much less to see.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Oct 25, 2018

It was raining so we could not do the helicopter as planned.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 11, 2018

Beautiful walk, suitable with kids, views all the way.

Popular places to visit

Glacier Hot Pools

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

Fox Glacier

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.

Mount Cook National Park

Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Tasman Glacier

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Tasman Glacier, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this quaint area, or seek out its hiking trails.

Hooker Valley Track

5/5(39 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hooker Valley Track during your travels to Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Best Lodging Options Near Franz Josef Glacier

Rainforest Retreat

46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier

Alpine Glacier Motel

17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier

The Terrace

Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier

Te Waonui Forest Retreat

State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

55 Main Road SH6, Fox Glacier

Rainforest Deluxe

46 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Haka House Franz Josef

2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

34 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier

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