New ZealandFranz Josef
Discover routes, attractions, and guides in Franz Josef.
8 routes
Alex Knob Panorama Hike
A challenging full-day climb through rainforest to the alpine viewpoint of Alex Knob, rewarding hikers with unparalleled views of Franz Josef Glacier and the Tasman Sea.
West Coast Wildlife Centre & Kiwi Walk
Visit the only place in the world where both kiwi species native to the West Coast can be seen, then walk through the surrounding rainforest for wild bird encounters.
Tatare Tunnels & Rainforest Walk
Explore the hand-drilled water tunnels built in the 1930s through solid rock, surrounded by West Coast rainforest alive with native birds and glowworms.
Sentinel Rock & Glacier Vista Walk
A short, accessible walk to Sentinel Rock — a glacially deposited boulder in the valley floor — for the classic view of the glacier between rainforest walls.
Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk
Walk up the glacier valley to the terminal face of Franz Josef Glacier, one of the world's fastest-moving glaciers, descending from the Southern Alps to rainforest.
Lake Wombat Rainforest Walk
A peaceful loop through dense West Coast rainforest to the tranquil Lake Wombat, a glacially formed kettle lake rich in birdlife and native plant life.
Roberts Point Track
A demanding full-day hike through rainforest and over steep ridges to a viewing platform directly opposite the Franz Josef Glacier icefall — the most dramatic close-up view.
Glacier On Ice Heli-Walk Experience
A helicopter flight to the upper Franz Josef neve and a guided walk on the glacier surface — the only way to experience the full scale of ice on the Southern Alps.