Best Adventurous Things to Do in Franz Josef
THE 10 BEST Adventurous Things to Do in Franz Josef
Best Adventurous Things to Do in Franz Josef
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- Robert DBrooklyn, New York5,465 contributionsThis glacier has retreated a lot in recent years, but it is still magnificent. The path to the glacier is closed and the trail ends at a viewpoint 3 km away. When I first visited in 1985, I was able to walk right up to the glacier edge.
I took a shuttle to the car park for Franz Josef Glacier. Then I took a 20 minute walk through the forest to the glacier viewpoint. The viewpoint is 3 km./2 miles from the Franz Josef Glacier. The Waiho River is powerful and destroyed the original walking track. As a result, the trail ends about 3 km from the glacier edge. Note the twin waterfalls in the background at this point.
I walked back to the car park and then took a different walking track to Peter's Pool. Peter's Pool is a kettle lake, formed by the retreating glacier. I also took a look at the old Defiance Hut, which was moved here in 2020.
For those without a vehicle, there are frequent shuttles from the township to the car park.Written 12 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PHessel54DĂĽsseldorf, Germany14 contributionsQuite some climbing over potentially slippery rocks. It took us 3 hours up including photostops...
If there are clouds the Alex Knob will offer no views...Written 14 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - WlcbPerth, Australia40 contributionsThis was a really nice walk through the forest and the tunnel was cool to explore. The walk was a bit longer than we expected, took about an hour and a half all up including exploring the tunnels. The water was ankle deep through the tunnel so we walked back with wet feet but still enjoyable.Written 8 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- eaterofallthingsgoodMaypearl, TX803 contributionswe had a great time with our target guides very nice and we had lots of with a well run clay target .Written 23 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jenni F3 contributionsIt was one of the best experience! The Pitot was super nice and friendly, and the organization around was super! I can really recommend!:)Written 6 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andy Z5 contributionsGrear time on the sunset kayak trip. Our two guides were great, good fun and knowledgeable. Recommend this to others. Enjoy!Written 28 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ForTheJoyOfTravelBrisbane, Australia43 contributionsWe did twin glacier overflight this morning. It was amazing and would highly recommend this company. Staff were so friendly and really helpful. And as a bonus it is a family locally owned company.
Communication was fantastic they let us know the day before that due to early morning lighting and weather there maybe a delay in our take off time. They said they would let us know at 7:45am in the morning and they did right on time.
In the end there was only a delay of an hour.
The flight was so good. The scenery is amazing and seeing both glaciers and seeing the difference between them, I'm So happy we did this flight.
So worth saving and doing extra shifts at work to splurge on this bucket list item.Written 22 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Travel120970016291 contributionOur team had the most incredible day in the air with Jeremy (Jezza).
Everything went so smoothly. We felt safe the whole time and thoroughly enjoyed the incredible views.Written 22 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Darren HMorrison, CO162 contributionsLanding on the glacier was the highlight of our 3-week trip. Unbelievable 360 views. Being an avid lifelong skier, this was awe inspiring. You don't realize just how small you are until you stand on these ice fields. So cool. A must do activity. Watch the movie at the office too - well worth it.Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ingguysonThames, New Zealand3 contributionsAs a Kiwi I thought I'd seen it all in NZ; until Air Safaris changed my view of home. The Team at Air Safari were outstanding from the time we made contact, til we returned from the most incredible 50 mins of our lives.
Truly sensory overload from take off over west coast rainforest, gaining altitude to cruise above the spectacular fox glacier and appreciate the true scale of this Wonderland. To cruise past Mt Tasman, La Perpuse and Aoraki I'm just lost for words.
The sweeping views back over Lake Pukaki and Tekapo, indescribable.
Please don't miss this experience.
Tony, thank you. I felt so safe with you and your lovely machine. We still talk about this experience and love the fantastic memories
Sincerely Pete & Jacqui Thames Coast NZWritten 15 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - handy969Sydney, Australia6 contributionsDid the 9am flight and had an amazing experience, from the moment we checked in there was no lengthy waiting times, we were then shuttled to departure point and within minutes the helicopter was there to pick us up, where we we’re warmly greeted by our pilot whose name was Toby on the way to Fox Glacier we received informative commentary, when we landed on Glacier we weren’t rushed whilst taking pictures and Toby was very helpful in assisting with picture taking. On return to landing pad seating arrangements were changed to gain a different perspective.
A very smooth and steady flight.đź‘Ť
A must do.. AAA++++Written 9 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
