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White Heron Sanctuary Tours

The only nesting nesting place of the famous White Heron in New Zealand.

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Westland Wonderland Movie – Franz Josef Cinema

Westland Wonderland is the new masterpiece to adorn the huge Helimax screen at the Alpine Adventure Centre, Franz Josef Cinema.

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West Coast Wildlife Centre

The West Coast Wildlife Centre is a unique and interactive experience that brings together nature, conservation, and wildlife all under one roof!

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West Coast Scenic Waterways

Enjoy freedom kayaking or a cruise aboard the Eco Adventurer. Capture the picturesque beauty of the Mahinapua waterways along the original route used by pioneers, gold diggers and early explorers. Experience majestic views of Mt.Cook and the Southern Alps and outstanding West Coast flora, fauna and native rain forests.

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West Coast Horse Adventures

West Coast Horse Adventures provide horse treks on the stunning West Coast of New Zealand in Charleston.

You have the option of two treks which will take you through our beautiful native bush. One to a bluff that you can explore and the other to the local beach across the road from our property. Should you wish we provide a custom ride if you are not wanting to be part of a group trek.

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Walter Peak Station – Queenstown

Walter Peak High Country Farm offers an immersive journey into New Zealand’s rural heartland. A scenic 45-minute cruise across Lake Whakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw steamship sets the stage, revealing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and tranquil waters. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a world where tradition and nature intertwine. The farm tour provides an opportunity to meet friendly Highland cattle, sheep, alpacas, and other animals, while learning about sustainable farming practices.

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Waiho Hot Tubs

Immerse yourself in your own private tub, surrounded by lush rainforest. Enhance your relaxation with some beautiful hydrosols, deep-soak blends, or a fizzing hot tub bomb for an unforgettable, blissful experience!

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Waiatoto River Safari

Whether you’re travelling alone or in a group, Waiatoto River Safari offers a Haast jet boat tour to remember. Best of all, it’s an activity everyone can enjoy. On offer is nature tours, not thrill rides, so there will be no donuts or hair-raising moments, just stunning scenery and unforgettable views. This means these river tours are family-friendly and suitable for all ages.

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Underworld Adventures

Experience one of the world’s best Glow worm displays in a pristine and untamed natural wilderness environment.

Underworld Adventures has experienced local guides and specialised equipment to share this magical world on adventures that suit families, the young and fit and even older explorers. You will experience a place seldom seen, ancient, silent, timeless, and breathtakingly beautiful.

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Tunnel Terrace Loop Walk

Tunnel Terrace Loop Walk enters and exits through old goldmining tailrace tunnels. Passing through regenerating Rimu, Kamahi and tree fern forests.

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TSS Earnslaw – Lake Wakatipu (Queenstown)

The RealNZ TSS Earnslaw Lake Cruise offers a timeless journey across Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu aboard the century-old coal-fired steamship. Departing from Steamer Wharf, the 45-minute cruise unveils panoramic views of the Remarkables mountain range, Cecil Peak, and the tranquil waters of the lake.

Onboard, guests can explore the historic vessel, witnessing the stokers fueling the fireboxes and the steam engines in action.

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TranzAlpine

Experience the TranzAlpine train – crossing the Great Divide – also known as the Southern Alps between Greymouth and Christchurch.

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Thrifty Car Rentals

Thrifty Car Rentals located at the Hokitika Airport, provide a variety of vehicles

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The National Kiwi Centre

The National Kiwi Centre is situated in the heart of Hokitika and provides the opportunity to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s national icons.

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The Helicopter Line

This rugged area is characterized by expansive native forests, stunning lakes, imposing mountains, picturesque farmland, and a wild coastline. Notable natural features include the renowned Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, which contribute to the region’s unique and awe-inspiring landscape.

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Te Koha Gallery

Experience Maori history and local knowledge at Te Koha and leave with your own hand-made Pounamu necklace – something you or a special someone will treasure for a lifetime.

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves

The RealNZ Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour is a journey beneath the surface of Fiordland, into a world shaped by water and lit by nature’s smallest wonders. Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau, where mountains rise from the water’s edge and the air feels fresh and still. On the far shore, guides lead you to the cave entrance — a hidden gateway into an ancient underground labyrinth.

The experience is both peaceful and awe-inspiring, a moment of quiet connection with Fiordland’s hidden magic.

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Southern Alps Air

Southern Alps Air operates from Makarora and Wanaka Airport.
Southern Alps Air is Wanaka’s only locally owned and operated fixed wing scenic flight company. Southern Alps Air has been operating in this region since 1975 and has an excellent safety record. The company takes pride in offering unobstructed views from window seats and personalised service.

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Skydive Wanaka

Experience speeds of over 200km/hr, with views across Wanaka’s lakes and mountains – see how many you can count! 30 years of operations, and your skydive will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life!

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Skydive Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

From the moment you leap out of the plane, you’ll experience the thrill of freefall over the iconic Glaciers, the Southern Alps, and the wild Tasman coastline.

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Shotover Canyon Swing – Queenstown

The Shotover Canyon Swing is Queenstown’s ultimate adrenaline adventure, offering a heart-pounding plunge into the stunning Shotover River Canyon. From the moment you step onto the platform, the scale of the canyon and surrounding mountains becomes apparent, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. With a 109-metre drop and a 200-metre arc, the swing provides a mix of freefall and flight that thrills both first-timers and seasoned adrenaline seekers.

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Ships Creek Walk

1.8km Loop

Two trails combined form the 1.8km walk, located 20km North of Haast Township.

Accessible for wheelchairs, this walk is great for the whole family. Boardwalks follow through the native forest, around to the Coast.

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Shantytown Heritage Park

Officially opened in 1971, the 19th-century recreated gold town is a delight for all. The steam train, old fashioned lolly shop, and gold panning are just some of the many activities on offer.

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Rosco’s Milford Kayaks

Rosco pioneered sea kayaking in Milford Sound 31 years ago, making them the longest established owner-operated kayaking company in New Zealand! Rosco’s has the experience and knowledge you can count on and is the only operator offering the longer kayak tours in Milford Sound.

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Roberts Point Track

A day hike to Roberts Point provides spectacular views of Franz Josef Glacier and the surrounding mountains.

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Rent a Car NZ

Pop in and see the friendly team, who will be more than happy to help you find the perfect car for your travels.

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Reefton Distilling Co

This award-winning distillery produces a range of premium gins, whiskies, and liqueurs using locally sourced ingredients and traditional distilling methods. Visitors can enjoy guided tours that reveal the intricate process of spirit-making, from selection and fermentation to distillation and ageing, while learning about the heritage of the town and the distillery’s dedication to quality.

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RealNZ – Patea (Doubtful Sound) Cruises

The RealNZ Pātea Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise is an unforgettable journey deep into one of Fiordland’s most remote and spectacular landscapes. The adventure begins with a serene cruise across Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach journey over the dramatic Wilmot Pass, offering glimpses of rainforest peaks, waterfalls, and sheer granite cliffs. Boarding the Pātea Explorer, you set out on a three-hour voyage through the vast fiord — three times longer than Milford Sound and far less visited.

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R&R Kayaks

R&R Kayaks is a genuine small family owned and operated sea kayaking company in the Abel Tasman National Park offering half day – multi day guided tours and kayak rentals. R&R Kayaks is located in Marahau, the gateway to the famous Abel Tasman.

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Pure Milford

Pure Milford offers an immersive journey into the heart of Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, showcasing its majestic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. Departing from the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, guests embark on a scenic cruise aboard one of two modern catamarans: The cruise spans the full length of the sound, from the head to the Tasman Sea, providing opportunities to witness iconic landmarks such as Mitre Peak and Stirling Falls.

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Precision Helicopters

Precision Helicopters tours are designed to showcase the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand, with a focus on the stunning glaciers, snow landings, and amazing views that the Southern Alps are famous for. This is the only Helicopter tour available in Hokitika.

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Pounamu Pathway – Mawhera

One of four pounamu pathway centres, this is the second in a line of development. Enjoy learning about the culture, the greenstone and the land in this immersive, interactive centre.

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Pohatu Penguins

Canterbury is proud to showcase a unique variant of Korora, little penguins.
Tour Australasia’s largest little penguin colony, on Mainland New Zealand, click to find out more! Discover the wild side of Banks Peninsula (Akaroa), Pōhatu Marine Reserve and encounter its unique wildlife. The guides are all conservationists, friends and family – with years of working in penguin conservation, a passion for sharing their stories and a wealth of local knowledge passed down through generations.

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Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Cruises

RealNZ Piopiotahi Milford Sound Cruise takes you into the heart of New Zealand’s most iconic fiord, where soaring peaks, cascading waterfalls, and sheer cliffs create a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth.

Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres from hanging valleys, while seals bask on rocky outcrops and dolphins often play in the wake. On some cruises, you may even glimpse rare Fiordland crested penguins.

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Peters Pool

Enjoy the reflective views of the glacier valley and mountains on this short, easy walk to a small kettle lake – it’s a great option with children.

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Originair Westport

Travel direct to northern West Coast simple and enjoyable. Enjoy direct flights connecting Westport with Wellington and Nelson.

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Okarito Trig Walk

1 hour 30 minutes return

Boardwalk over wetlands, bush walk, spectacular coastal and alpine views The Ōkārito Trig Walk is a gentle well-graded uphill track that leads to a 360-degree viewpoint with breath-taking views of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, snow-capped Southern Alps, forest, lagoons and beaches.

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Okarito Kiwi Tours

Okarito Kiwi Tours are the only licensed operators in the South Island that can take you looking for kiwi in the wild, making this a once in a lifetime experience right here on the West Coast!

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Okarito Kayaks

Okarito Kayaks is locally owned and offers expert, intimate and nature focused guided kayak trips, as well as rental of kayaks to explore independently, on Ōkārito Lagoon, New Zealand’s largest unmodified coastal wetland with ample birdlife.

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Okarito Eco Boat Tours

Immerse yourself in the unique diversity of New Zealand’s largest wetland with our most popular trip, the Okarito Eco Tour. This intimate, small group tour takes you on an unforgettable journey aboard the Explorer Douglas which was custom built for the lagoon.

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NZONE Skydive Queenstown

32 years of operation, over 350,000 people have skydived with NZONE. Join them for drop zones of a lifetime – unreal scenery and a scenic flight to get you there, while you come back down to earth.

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Mt Tuhua Track

This track to the open tussock peak of Mt Tuhua (1,125 m) is steep and is suitable for fit trampers only. The track is marked with orange triangles for its entire length. Check weather and track conditions before setting out.

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Mt Brown Track

The Mount Brown Hut Track is near Lake Kaniere in the Hokitika region. It’s a beautiful day walk or a short overnight tramp with an epic sunrise and sunset. Experience absolutely stunning views from the top over Lake Kaniere, the Tasman sea, Hokitika river, and back towards the Southern Alps.

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Mountain Helicopters

Mountain Helicopters is a small Family owned and operated private company offering value based fares. We have bases in both Fox Glacier and Franz Josef. Their emphasis is on personal service catering to the needs of small groups, families and individuals.

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Monteiths Brewery

Located in Greymouth on the West Coast, Monteith’s Brewery is the original home of craft brewing in New Zealand and a recognised Qualmark Gold visitor experience. This is thanks to our great hospitality, a fabulous menu, prompt service, and wonderful stories – not to mention our selection of award-winning beers and ciders.

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Mananui Tramline

Follow an old logging tramway route through a cross section of West Coast bush. Following Wetland’s, with a detour to the lake, This is also suitable for bikes as part of the West Coast Wilderness Trail

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Mananui Bush and Beach Walk

20 minutes Return

9km South of Hokitika, off SH6 – on the right heading South. Wander through the sand dunes and totara forest, popping out to the wild beach. From the beach you will see a stunning view of the Southern Alps.

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Lake Matheson Walk

Follow the track over the Clearwater suspension bridge, pass tall kahikatea and rimu to the jetty viewpoint. Here you will be greeted by magnificent mountain views reflected in the dark waters. Lake Matheson is famous for its stunning mirror-like reflections.

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Lake Kaniere Walkway

Starting from either Sunny Bight Carpark, or the Southern end of the Lake near Mt Brown, follow the Western shores of the stunning Lake Kaniere.

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Lake Gault Track

A gradual climb on a historical tramping track through ancient podocarp forest provides panoramic views of Aoraki /Mount Cook. On a good day, you can see the mountain landscape reflected in Lake Gault.

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Kiwi Journeys

Kiwi Journeys operates on all cycle trails in these regions, providing tours, bike hire, and expert advice. Their comprehensive services cater to all levels of cyclists, ensuring an exceptional and memorable experience on the trails.

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Kawatiri Experience Centre

An immersive experience celebrating the heritage of the people in the Buller District.

Enjoy one of what will be four pathways, and explore what part of our region has to offer.

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Kaniere Water Race Walkway

This walk follows the historic (but still used) Kaniere Forks power station water-race, through our native rainforest. This section is also part of our West Coast Wilderness Trail.

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Kahikatea Forest Walk

A short walk, located out at Lake Kaniere, follows boardwalks and native forest, around a small loop. Fantastic for the whole family.

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K-Jet Queenstown

Only KJet takes you on 45km of unforgettable thrills, 360 degree spins, and travel across three waterways at insane speeds of up to 95kph in the fastest and meanest Jet boat in town. Blast across Lake Wakatipu and down the world-famous Kawarau and Shotover Rivers in one of the world’s most stunning locations.

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Interislander

Operating for over 60 years, join the friendly crew on the Interislander Ferry, carrying you between the North and South Islands.

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Intercity

Travel across hundreds of destinations across New Zealand with Intercity! Intercity is your ideal public transport.

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INFLITE NZ Fox and Franz

INFLITE will get you to your dream destination in style. These diverse and modern fleet of helicopters will transport you to your ideal escape, whether it be a romantic get-away or a thrilling action-packed adventure, all in the lap of luxury.

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Hokitika Taxi’s

Looking for an easy way to get around Hokitika – jump on board.

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Hokitika Scenic Tours

Join knowledgeable, local guides to view the magical West Coast scenic treasures- Where times stands still, in all it’s natural glory. Hokitika Scenic Tours offers short guided tours or fully inclusive guided bespoke tour packages to suit your travel plans.

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Hokitika Scenic Tours

Join Rachel and her wonderful team of drivers, on guided and private tours around the district.

Daily Hokitika Gorge Tours, depart the isite, so get in contact today.

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Hokitika Regent Theatre

The Regent Theatre is a beautiful refurbished Art Deco Theatre and Cafe. See all the latest movies on the Big Screen with latest digital projection technology and surround sound. Check hokitikaregent.com for movie session times, live shows, other events and online bookings.

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Hokitika Pool

Hokitika’s swimming pool is an iconic place for the town, where much of the community has treasured memories and learned how to swim. The facility offers training lanes, a hot tub, toddler pool, swimming lessons, fitness classes and is available for private hire.

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Hokitika Museum

Explore the newly refurbished Hokitika Museum, a place where history comes to life, set in Hokitika’s CBD.

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Hokitika Gorge

This loop track shows the stunning blue waters of the Hokitika Gorge and the pristine mature podocarp forest of the Hokitika Scenic Reserve.

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Hokitika Beach Walk

Easy access from the town, wander along our wild beaches, filled with dark sand, piles of driftwood, and epic shaped rocks.

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Hokitika Art Walk

Join us on the Hokitika Art Walk, where your walk will wind around Hokitika’s central business district, past our fantastic artisan shops, while exploring our world famous art, with 30 pieces and counting.

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Hokitika Airport

A welcoming gateway to the Westland District, Hokitika Airport serves stunning flights across the Southern Alps, connecting Hokitika and Christchurch

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History Walk with Ann

Join Ann on a 1.5 hour guided walk of Hokitika Town. Here you’ll view the buildings the goldrush created. You’ll hear how Hokitika’s port was a main entry point into New Zealand and how life was from the 1860s onwards.

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HeliServices NZ Fox, Franz, Haast

HeliServices.NZ is an experienced helicopter flightseeing company providing you with a diverse range of South Island scenic helicopter flights and private charters in some of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine heights and coastal regions.

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Hari Hari Coastal Walkway

8.3km

A mix of logging tramways, regenerating forests, and pack tracks, where you will pop out on the coast.

Like all West Coast beaches, the sand is constantly changing, so be cautious of this.

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Goldsborough Track

Starting at the Goldborough camping area, historic goldmining, including fine tunnels. Elevated sections showcase hill country rimu and miro forests.

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Glow Worm Dell Hokitika

Glow Worm Dell is a free night-time activity and is suitable for the whole family! Enjoy watching them light up the dark canopy cover above you! It MUST be DARK in order to see the Glow worms as they are not in a cave system.

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Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Glacier Valley Eco Tours offers a diverse range of small-group, guided nature walks for all ages and abilities in Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Okarito on the West Coast of New Zealand.

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Glacier Shuttles

An exceptional family run business, here to help with a tailored chartered service around the South Island.

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Glacier Helicopters

When was the last time you flew across a glacier? Rarely does the opportunity to encounter such unique and jaw-dropping natural scenery arise. So, what better way to fully appreciate the vast scale and grandeur of Aotearoa New Zealand’s famous glaciers than by helicopter? Explore Fox, Franz Josef and the Tasman glaciers and get up close and personal with the unique surroundings, too.

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Glacier Country Helicopters

Poppy and Gus are a Wife & Husband duo who own and operate Glacier Country Helicopters – with over 40 years flying experience between them! Book with us – and receive your discount today!

Jump on board one of these bright blue machines – to soar above the beautiful glaciers, vast rainforests and mighty mountains all while accompanied by local knowledge on the region as you fly above.

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Gillespies Beach Walk

6.8km Return

Follow the Miners Tunnel Track from Gillespies Beach car park and campsite. Here you find the resting spot for seals in the winter.

Take care not to disturb the seals and never get between the seals and the sea.

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Franz Wilderness Tours Boat/ Fishing Charter

Discover Lake Mapourika the scenic gem of the West Coast! Boat/ Fishing Tours depart at the iconic Jetty Bay, only 5 minutes from Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy Scenic Cruises and guided nature walks with breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and many glaciers including the Franz Josef Glacier Neve. Lake Mapourika is home to native birds including the rare White Heron, drawn by the abundance of fish and eels in the lake.

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Franz Wilderness Tours – Quads

Explore further in Franz Josef Glacier on this top-rated guided Off-Road Adventure Tour. Choose a single quad bike, double quad bike or an adventure buggy. Free photographs are included with each tour!

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Franz Wilderness Tours – Kayaks

Journey further in Franz Josef Glacier on one of these top-rated kayak tour adventures. Lake Mapourika’s calm water is located in an UNESCO World Heritage site, making it one of New Zealand’s finest kayaking destinations. Free photographs are included with each kayak tour.

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Franz Josef Glacier Walk

Walk along a bush track to a viewpoint of the Franz Josef Glacier terminal face.

You must follow all signage and barriers.

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Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Immerse yourself on a journey of discovery, in one of the most pristine places on Earth. The friendly and experienced guides will share their knowledge of the glacier region, leaving you with a whole new appreciation for Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier). After a short, thrilling flight over lush native rainforest, you will land on the Franz Josef Glacier, where your guide with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations, will lead you through the most awe-inspiring glacier scenery Aotearoa (New Zealand) has to offer.

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Fox Glacier South Side Walk

This short loop track provides easy cycling and walking along the Fox River. Highlights include two viewing points for Fox Glacier and crossings of glacial moraine surfaces (glacial debris) that reflect the movement of the glacier over time.

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Fox Glacier Guiding

Be prepared for sensory overload as you walk and explore the glacier with these awesome guides. From the feeling of sublime to the sense of awe, the sights, sounds, and feelings as you encounter this sea of ice delivers you a unique and magical lifetime experience.

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Ezi Car Rentals

Ezi Car Rentals – providing a range of cars for hire for you and your family.

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East West Coaches

East West Coaches, your local shuttles for transport between Christchurch, Westport, Reefton and everything in between.

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Dolphin Encounter

Dolphin Encounter in Kaikoura is the only dolphin swimming company with wild dusky dolphins, operating for over 30 years. Kaikōura is one of the best places in the world to encounter dolphins in their natural environment. It’s just you, the open ocean… and Kaikōura’s wild Dusky Dolphins. One of the most interactive and acrobatic species of dolphin, they’re thrilling to watch and magical to interact with. If you prefer to stay dry, watching the dolphins and the people swimming with them has an appeal all of it’s own.

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Deep Canyon – Wanaka

Deep Canyon Wanaka offers an exhilarating journey into New Zealand’s rugged wilderness, where adventure and nature intertwine. Guided by experienced professionals, participants traverse the spectacular canyons of the Wanaka, Haast, Makarora, and Matukituki valleys—regions renowned for their world-class canyons, deep green pools, and dramatic waterfalls.

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Cycle Journeys

Cycle Journeys is your local New Zealand cycling tour specialist living by the mantra ‘We know: We care’. Let Cycle Journeys personalise your adventure on 3 of New Zealand’s Great Rides including the Alps 2 Ocean, West Coast Wilderness and Great Taste Trail.

Tracks also include the stunning Paparoa Track, Pike29 and the newly added Kawatiri Coastal Track, which seamlessly connects the West Coast to the Great Taste Trail.

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Cruise Milford

The team at Cruise Milford guarantee an uncrowded and much more personal experience by limiting passenger numbers on board all cruise departures to 50% of the boat’s capacity. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits while getting up close and personal with local wildlife and cascading waterfalls.

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Coastal Pacific Train

Join Great Journeys on the Coastal Pacific Train – exploring remote beaches, mountains and seas, on a journey of breathtaking scenery.

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Callery Gorge

The Callery Gorge Walk track narrows through the rainforest, and follows alongside an old gold mining water race. The water race and some rusty relics are among the last visual reminders of the gold mining era. The track then descends to the historic Callery Gorge bridge.

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Buller Gorge Swingbridge

Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park is a must-see tourism destination, located just hours away from Nelson and Picton, Westport and the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, and Christchurch.

Whether you can spare five minutes or a few hours, they’ll be well spent in the Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park.

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Buller Gorge Comet Line

Try a ride high above the river on this high speed Comet Line. This 160m flying fox or zip line ride is suitable for all ‘young at heart’ ages. Comfortably seated and safely strapped in, you’ll love the sensation. Take the ride together with a friend – the more weight on the ride the faster it goes! Suitable for all ages. A great ride for couples or parents with children.

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Buller Canyon Jet Boating

Your 40 minute trip will take you between pink granite rocks, through beautiful native forest to explore quiet creeks, swimming with trout before spinning round and heading upstream to the spectacular white water of the Ariki Falls.

The driver will pull over at Deep Creek to allow you to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the river, interrupted only by the calls of the native birds, before relating a short story of the early explorers, goldminers and the natural history of the area.

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Bonz n’ Stonz

Whether you are a traveler seeking a hands-on experience, an artist drawn to the craft, or someone wishing to shape a personal taonga (treasure), Bonz and Stonz is a space to carve, create, and connect to the land, the ocean, and the traditions that bind us across the Pacific.

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Bluebridge

Cross between Picton and Wellington with Bluebridge, enjoy food and activities on board.

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Black Cat Cruises

Eco-tourism proud, join Black Cat Cruises to discover Akaroa’s wildlife from the water, learn about conservation efforts and sustainability for our future.

Explore Akaroa Harbour on our 2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise. View Hector’s dolphins, NZ fur seals, native penguins, and seabirds amid stunning volcanic landscapes.

Swim with Hector’s dolphins in Akaroa and learn about conservation efforts on our intimate 3.5-hour wildlife experience.

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Barrytown Knife Making

Forge your own blade from red hot steel and complete your knife with a native timber handle, brass bolsters and pins. Other free activities include axe throwing, target practice and a huge swing. Toasted sandwiches are typically provided for lunch!

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Back Country Helicopters – Wanaka

Back Country Helicopters sets the scene in some of New Zealand’s most epic locations- flight options include: Scenic flights, luxury charters and private transfers including Queenstown, Wanaka, Makarora and the West Coast.

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Arahura Greenstone Tours

Join Tangi, your guide, on the Arahura River for a journey that encapsulates the history and legends of Kati Waewae, the guardians of the Arahura River, and learn about Greenstone (Pounamu).

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Alex Knob Track

The Alex Knob Track takes approximately eight hours return and climbs steadily through a variety of vegetation types with views of Franz Josef Glacier, the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea.

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Albatross Encounter

A bird hotspot, you’ll meet one of the greatest varieties of seabirds.

A short boat ride and you’re in an entirely new world, where you’ll discover a large variety of pelagic birds including albatross, shearwaters, petrels, penguins, gannets, skuas, terns and more.

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Air Safaris

Air Safaris has operated alpine flight-seeing experiences in the world heritage national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini since 1970. The iconic Grand Traverse scenic flight provides the opportunity to view New Zealand’s highest peaks and longest glaciers. You can catch the Grand Traverse flight from either of Air Safaris’ modern facilities located at Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef in the South Island.

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Air Milford – Milford Sound

Air Milford is a family-owned scenic flight and charter operator based in Queenstown, showcasing some of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes from the air. With flights to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Te Anau and other South Island destinations, Air Milford delivers safe, memorable and beautifully crafted aerial experiences.  

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Adventure Balloons

Adventure Balloons takes you on an up above. As you soar gently into the sky aboard your hot air balloon, prepare to be awe-struck by the panoramic views that unfold beneath you. From the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the rolling hills and patchwork fields of the Canterbury Plains, the vistas are nothing short of breathtaking.

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Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles are here to provide scenic cruises and water taxis. Join us on catamarans – traveling the blue waters, alongside golden beaches of Abel Tasman.

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Abel Tasman Canyons

Dive into adventure with Abel Tasman Canyoning. Choose from seven different adventures – in native bush, abseiling down waterfalls and hidden canyons, all providing some epic fun!

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