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$95
Okarito Nature Tour
Heritage tour exploring the highlights of Okarito village. Wharf shed history, then a guided walk up Trig Track hearing NZ birds. Views on the beach of NZ's highest mountains (Aoraki Mt Cook & Tasman) as well as FJ Glacier & Okarito Lagoon & village.
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Matheson Cafe
Open 7 days from 8.30 am, Lake Matheson Cafe is just a few minutes drive from Fox Glacier at the entrance to the Lake Matheson Walkway. With comfortable seating options and deck area, we have unsurpassed views of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman.
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350pp
Helicopters & Hummers - Franz Josef Eat, Stay & Fly Package
One night’s accommodation at 4.5 Star Westwood Lodge B&B, 25 minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef Glacier including a 10-minute snow landing, hummer limousine ride to the Blue Ice Restaurant for a 2-course dinner.
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$610
Franz Josef - Mountain Scenic Spectacular
Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you’ll view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vastness the glaciers.
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Whanake Gallery & Espresso Bar
Come to Westport and browse this unique Gallery with a coffee in your hand. We pride ourselves on our coffee and specialize in photography, we offer a variety of local imagery on a range of media…
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West Coast Encounters
John Kennedy, head guide of West Coast Encounters, has worked in the tourism and hospitality industry for over 30 years with an extensive history in tour guiding.
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St James Anglican Church
At the top end of Franz Josef village, sits the beautiful, serene St James Church
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West Coast Cycling - Glacier Country
Walk or cycle through bush from Franz Josef township to the Franz Josef Glacier car park.
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Pounamu Pathway - The Museum of Kawatiri
Step into the immersive experience that celebrates the heritage and endeavour of the people of the Buller District. Explore themes of Triumph and Treasure - the taonga (treasures) of the earth (pounamu, coal, gold) and the bravery and innovation of human endeavour they inspired from the earliest Polynesian settlers to today.
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$125 for adults. $75 for children 5 to 14 years old.
Buller Canyon Jet
Join us for an exclusive award-winning jet boat adventure in the stunning Buller Canyon.
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Free
Lake Hanlon
20 kilometres south of Karamea a signpost on the Highway indicates the short walk to this tranquil and picturesque lake.
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$445
Fox Glacier - Twin Glacier
From Fox Village fly over both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, soaring first over the townships and then following the ice flow high up into the upper reaches.
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