Rough Guides has just published their “The Rough Guide to 100 Best Places on Earth 2020” and we were stoked to see that Franz Josef Glacier made in in to the list. Not a shock to those of us who live here, but great to know that others see it our way! Here are the […]
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Rainforest Franz Josef is excited to announce 19 new Rainforest Retreat rooms, opening in time for Christmas 2017. Rainforest is growing, and has recently acquired an additional 4 acres of pristine native bush adjacent to its existing site within which the new development will be set. Composed of 4 unique accommodation types, each room is
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Should I pre-book activities in Franz Josef before I arrive? According to the map, Franz Josef is not much more than a small dot on the side of the highway. Nestled amongst the towering Southern Alps, you could be mistaken for thinking Franz Josef is a sleepy little village. But once you arrive,
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Rainforest Retreat is nestled snugly amongst the famous lush West Coast bush. The tranquil setting makes for a unique stay amongst the trees and keeps us so well hidden most people don’t know how big the property is, or how much is on offer. Just a short walk from the Franz Josef’s main street,
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Heading to New Zealand this winter and expecting blizzards, whiteouts, and sub-zero temperatures? Well, hang on, before you pack your snowshoes, you need to know that New Zealand winters aren’t quite as extreme as what our Northern Hemisphere cousins experience. In fact, here in Franz Josef, winter temperatures are pretty tolerable (by most standards!).
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Done the Franz Josef Glacier Valley and still want more? Perhaps you’ve ticked the glacier heli-hike experience off your list but still need more of those stunning icy glacier views? Don’t fear; there are plenty of options for hiking around Franz Josef Glacier. If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the walks. The most popular
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For a small country at the bottom of the world, New Zealand punches well above its weight in the sightseeing stakes. It seems hardly a week goes by without NZ appearing in a top ten list by an esteemed travel publication. Whether it’s for our jaw-dropping scenery, world-class adrenaline activities, or ranking as one of
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A lot of adjectives get casually thrown around when talking about the West Coast. Spectacular, striking, and immense regularly make an appearance in reference to Glacier Country. Want to know why? Unless you get a bird’s eye view of this vast wilderness area, it can be hard to grasp just how impressive it is. So,
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Does the thought of glaciers invoke visions of cold temperatures, falling snow and crunchy ice? The truth is, New Zealand’s Glacier Country enjoys fairly mild temperatures by global standards. Unlike the glacier regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier don’t get the harsh winter conditions that would mean closing hiking operations
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The South Island is renowned for its wild and remote locations. And it doesn’t get much wilder or remote than Bruce Bay. Located 30 minutes south of Fox Glacier on the banks of the Mahitahi River, Bruce Bay boasts a permanent population of 6 residents. If you include the residents of nearby Lake Paringa,
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