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Franz Josef Glacier

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Tailor Made Holidays to Franz Josef Glacier

At Travel Concierge, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Franz Josef Glacier that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Franz Josef Glacier holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Franz Josef Glacier holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Franz Josef Glacier. For more information on our Franz Josef Glacier holidays, call an Travel Concierge tailor-made expert on 0161 729 0099 and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Franz Josef Glacier.

Destination Overview

Maori legend states that the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier is the product of tragic and beautiful love story. 

Most people will wait until their holiday to Franz Josef Glacier to learn the details of the story but we have tried to provide a brief summary.  The legend states that the young Hinehukatere wanted to share her passion for climbing in the mountains with her lover Wawe. Unfortunately the mountain was too challenging for Wawe who fell to his death. A devastated Hinehukatere cried so many tears that eventually the glacier formed. Whilst the story may sound far fetched, your holiday in Franz Josef Glacier will certainly feel magical and enchanted. You can explore this beautiful icy phenomenon in a short day trip however holidays in Franz Josef Glacier are the only way to truly appreciate the beauty of this area. The best way to access the glacier during your Franz Josef Glacier holiday is by scenic flight or guided walk.  The walk is situated 5km from the Franz Joseph township and  is a moderate 90 minute return walk up the glacier valley.  When its raining and the glacier is not accessible there is still plenty to do on your Franz Josef holiday. There are several fantastic free walks including the Franz Josef Termainal face walk, Roberts Point, the glow worms in Tartare Tunnels and Alex’s Knob. There are also some great beaches to explore and camp at in the area including Gillespies Beach and Okarito. Other popular activities on Franz Josef holidays include rafting, kayaking, horse trekking, 4WD adventures, skydiving and wildlife adventures.

When to visit Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Franz Josef Glacier? Give the team of experts at Travel Concierge a call and we will help you plan your Franz Josef Glacier holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Franz Josef Glacier holiday search tool will allow you to search for Franz Josef Glacier holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Franz Josef Glacier for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Franz Josef Glacier holiday based on Franz Josef Glacier weather, special events in Franz Josef Glacier or even when the crowds in Franz Josef Glacier are at their lowest.

Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier is located in a mountainous area and therefore is subjected to great variations in its weather patterns.

The temperature can vary between 0-25 degrees Celsius, and the West Coast is notorious for its wild wet weather, hence its magnificent rainforests! Weather and cloud levels can change within a matter of minutes.  People visit  Franz Josef Glacier throughout the year but the most popular season is between October and April. October is the wettest month and February is the driest. January is the warmest month and July is the coolest.

Top Attractions

You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Travel Concierge have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Franz Josef Glacier. If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Franz Josef Glacier, give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on 0161 729 0099

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