Wildlife & Marine in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

White Heron Sanctuary Tours

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

Gillespies Beach Walk

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.

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.