Franz Josef Glacier Guides is the only operator with exclusive access to Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier), offering visitors a truly authentic and unforgettable glacier experience in the heart of the Te Wāipounamu World Heritage Area. With more than 90 years of guiding heritage, this locally owned and operated business is renowned for its manaakitanga, exceptional safety standards, and deep connection to the whenua.
The team of expert guides leads guests onto the ice via helicopter, enabling access to remote and ever-changing terrain that cannot be reached on foot. Their signature experience, the world-famous Glacier Heli Hike, combines a spectacular scenic flight with a fully guided walk among towering ice formations, dramatic crevasses, and luminous blue ice caves.
Operating year-round, Franz Josef Glacier Guides delivers an adventure that is both accessible and awe-inspiring. For manuhiri seeking a once-in-a-lifetime glacier experience in Aotearoa New Zealand, this is the ultimate way to explore one of nature’s most extraordinary taonga.
