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Things to Do in Franz Josef with Kids

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  • Peters Pool Walk

1. Peters Pool Walk

78
Hiking Trails
By HelenaT975
... from the Franz Josef glacier carpark and leads to a beautiful small pool which reflects the surrounding mountains.

2. Tatare Tunnels Walk

112
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
By Fentonfinds
It's a beautiful hike up to the tunnel and exploring the tunnel was great fun.
  • Meet Swifty - one of our kiwi chicks !

3. West Coast Wildlife Centre

970
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Admission tickets from NZ$32.00
By marycanary1234
We enjoyed seeing the cute baby Kiwi on the VIP Behind the Scenes Tour.
  • Franz Josef Glacier from Sentinel Rock Walk

4. Sentinel Rock Walk

49
Hiking Trails
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By LunanaS
It’s a short walk, 20mins from the car park, a little bit steep tho.
  • Exterior of the Glacier Base on Cron Street, home to Franz Josef i-SITE.

5. Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

89
Visitor Centres

6. Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre (Franz Josef)

31
Visitor Centres
  • Terrace Walk

7. Terrace Walk

24
Hiking Trails
  • panoramic views of the glacier region

8. Franz Josef Wilderness Tours

649
Helicopter Tours • Boat Tours
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By Resort05379215473
Such a beautiful lake and the guide was knowledgable, personable and fun! Felt like a private tour and was so reasona...
  • Franz Josef Glaciers

9. Glacier Helicopters

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Helicopter Tours
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By shirleycA3086OC
This was an amazing once in a lifetime experience Hamish our pilot was fantastic, everyone involved from receptionist...
  • 1, 2,3 and everybody smile. Time for a photo with HeliServices.NZ Pilot Dion capturing the perfect shot

10. HeliServicesNZ Fox & Franz

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Helicopter Tours
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By KelliL891
Landing in the snow gave us an awesome opportunity to appreciate the size of the glacier and take incredible photos.
  • Enjoy beautiful scenic views

11. Glacier Country Lake Tours

90
Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours
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  • Alpine Cinema

12. Alpine Cinema

14
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