Franz Josef Glacier is a 12 km (7.5 miles) long temperate maritime glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Together with the Fox Glacier 20 km (12 mi) to the south, and a third glacier, it descends from the Southern Alps to less than 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level.The area surrounding the two glaciers is part of Te Wahipounamu, a World Heritage Site park. The river emerging from the glacier terminal of Franz Josef is known as the Waiho River.
With attraction tickets and passes, visitors will gain entrance into prominent locations in the city and visit and explore famous landmarks. You can travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide on sightseeing tour and see the scenic aerial views of spectacular sights of Glacier. The true beauty of the west coast can also be explored on boat cruises. While a comfortable scenic boat ride before a Stand up Paddleboard Adventure can also be experienced on water sports. On walking tours in the city, visitors can tour through significant natural landscapes and enjoy the most spectacular views from mountain tops and other strategic viewing angles. Outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, ski and snow, eco tours and off-road tours can also be experienced by the visitors.
Tourists can shop for the city's crafts and designs in its main market on shopping tours and explore the city's best sights from strategic viewing points on the helicopter and balloon tours. Visitors can also explore the city's outsides on day trips and excursions from the city and enjoy other luxury special occasions in the town. The Glacier Hot Pools provide a truly unique setting for absolute relaxation which can be explored on spa tours. Tripindicator helps travelers have the best tour experience and provides tours that were carefully selected from tour activities with great user ratings and reviews, available at very affordable prices compared to other top tour teams.
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