Franz Josef Glacier
Guided ice walks and helicopter tours over one of the world's most accessible glaciers.
South Island
West Coast
A wild, rain-forested strip between the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea, home to the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, pounamu (greenstone) traditions, and rugged, near-empty coastline.
Adventure & Adrenaline
Nature & Landscapes
Pancake Rocks
Layered limestone formations and blowholes at Punakaiki, dramatic when the surf is up.
Franz Josef Glacier
Guided ice walks and helicopter tours over one of the world's most accessible glaciers.
Hokitika Gorge
A strikingly turquoise glacial river gorge, crossed by a swing bridge above the water.