I’m speechless. Glacier hiking is the best thing I’ve done in NZ and I live here. If you are hesitant (like me) to spend big money on activities then this is where I’d bite the bullet and DO IT. It is much cooler than sky diving. You spend 2-3 hours on the ice. Passang was a fantastic and relaxed guide.

Best coffee in Franz Josef!!!!!!! Awesome staff, great food and a lovely morning spent amongst the Kiwi and Tuatara. We were lucky as kids got to go free with every paying adult due to school holidays. Money well spent.

Planned to just walk to the first viewpoint then back, but it was so gorgeous we ended up doing the whole loop, which was absolutely worth it. Several benches with gorgeous views along the way, so I'd recommend bringing a picnic!

Spectacular flight over Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. Well organised and professional.

It's hard to put my experience with Skydive Fox Glacier into words, but I have a lot of them so will share. It was honestly the most exhilarating, beautiful and mind-blowing experience of my life - and I could not recommend it more highly. This has been ranked as the second most scenic skydive IN THE WORLD, second only to Mt Everest haha! Once you're up in the plane admiring the view, you'll understand why. That said, one of our tandem instructors said he's jumped Everest few times and he actually prefers Fox - because you start at sea level here, you get to fly higher. Obviously Everest starts at a much higher altitude, which restricts the height at which you can jump from. That makes this (arguably) the best skydive in the world!!! Everything was perfect from go to woe, but I'll break down in detail... Starting with the booking process - I booked two skidives, one for me and one for my fiancé Ben, online. Communication with Sarah (who I later learned is one of the pilots!) was great from the get-go, and the website was easy to use. I actually changed my skydive day from Wednesday to Thursday about a week out, and this request was accommodated without complaint. On the day of our jump, we were picked up by the Fox Glacier Skydive bus outside out accommodation in Franz Josef right on time. Our driver (and owner of the company) told us that we were about to embark on the most dangerous part of the day: driving from Franz Josef to Fox Glacier haha! An absolute skydiving expert, he provided some great insight on the drive. I was very reassured to learn that the owner of Fox Glacier Skydive actually heads up the board foe skydiving safety across NZ!! Rest assured you're in the safest possible hands jumping with these guys. Once we arrived at the drop zone, we were giving a safety briefing and given the opportunity to purchase photo/video options. I would highly recommend the combo package! The photos and video you get are extremely high quality and a perfect way to remember your day. The only slight downer on my day was the guy who was working reception when we arrived. I later learned he's also a pilot for the company, so maybe he was just upset to be on desk duty? He seemed extremely grumpy and like my questions were frustrating him. I will say he cheered up once the morning 'rush' checking everyone in was over. The jump itself was PHENOMENAL!! We jumped from 13,000 feet, and the view from up there was honestly insane. We could see snowcapped mountains (in April, no less), Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, Fox Glacier river coming down through the rainforest and into the farmland, and then out into the ocean. Simply stunning. My tandem buddy Nico was fantastic. I was quite nervous but he set my mind at ease, making it an extremely enjoyable experience. He even landed me ON MY FEET!! I got into the brace position but then as we came in to land he was like "Actually, just stand up," and I landed firmly on two feet. Incredible. I cannot thank him enough. Nico also produced an awesome video for me to remember the day with!! Sorry for the long review, but I really want the world to know how great these guys are. We were blown away and could not provide a higher recommendation if we tried. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We were driving through Fox Glacier township when my partner was drawn to a $99 heli flight sign. When 'James' returned to the office, we negotiated a private heli flight for two. The pilot, Mike Glynn, was professional, understanding, friendly, personable, helpful and provided us with the most amazing experience flying over the Fox Glacier - especially given that both of us were apprehensive of flying and being in a confined space. We highly recommend this heli operation, based on our experiences 👍

A hidden gem - lots of fun for the family! We enjoyed the glowworms. Just watch out for the cold water on your toes if you're wearing jandalls!

Very helpful ranger gave me tips on hikes to do in the area. Interesting info on history/ size of glaciers and wildlife in the area. There's even a clean drinking water tap outside so you can fill your water bottles.

Nice gift shop with quality items at different price points. Friendly lady at the register

Epic walk, amazing view of the Glacier. This track is really tough though - slippery, steep, lots of scrambling and climbing. Only suitable for highly mobile people. Take a pole to help on the decent. Took 4hrs moving plus stops (6hrs total as we had long lunch at the lookout). Can't wait to do it again!

Very easy walk about 10 min return and you get a beautiful little reflective pool

My girlfriend and friend decided to take a flight with Alpine Adventures to see Franz Josef. They absolutely loved it and got some really great photos from the top. Having visited most of the places offering flights in Franz Josef, we found Alpine Adventures to be the most sincere which is why we ended up going with them. My girlfriend and friend would highly recommend them.