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Things to do in Franz Josef this weekSaturday 17 October

4 tours to book, 10 local favourites and 4 walks and hikes in Franz Josef this week.

Happening now in Franz Josef

Visiting Franz Josef?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Franz Josef

Canopy RestaurantFranz Josef · $$$$Blue Ice Restaurant & BarFranz Josef · $$Canavans RestaurantFranz Josef · $$$Full of Beans CafeFranz Josef · $$King Tiger Eastern Eating House & BarFranz Josef · $$Monsoon Bar & RestaurantFranz Josef · $$

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Bars, live music and nights out

Alice May Bar & RestaurantFranz JosefBlue Ice BarFranz JosefMoa BarFranz JosefMonsoon BarFranz Josef

Walking tours

Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

White Heron Sanctuary Tours2.5 hrs · 64 Main Road, Whataroa (30 km north) · From NZ$75

Tours & day trips

Booked with the operator

Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike4 hrs · Glacier Base Building, Franz Josef · From NZ$899Okarito Lagoon Guided Kayak Tours3.5 hrs · 1 The Strand, Okarito (25 km north) · From NZ$165Okarito Boat EcoTours2 hrs · 31 Wharf Street, Okarito (25 km north)

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Franz Josef

FreeFranz Josef Glacier Valley Walk1.7 km · about 30 minFreeRoberts Point Track11 km · about 5 hrsFreeTatare Tunnels Walk3.6 km · about 1 hrFreeTe Ara a Waiau Walkway/Cycleway8.7 km · about 2 hrs
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Franz Josef: what's on, answered

What's on in Franz Josef this weekend?

No dated events are listed for this weekend in Franz Josef yet. Franz Josef's tours run every day, and the list below changes as events are added.

What tours can I do in Franz Josef?

There are 4 tours and day trips to book, including Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike and White Heron Sanctuary Tours.

Where should I eat in Franz Josef?

Local favourites include Canopy Restaurant, Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar, Canavans Restaurant and Full of Beans Cafe, and for a drink, Alice May Bar & Restaurant and Blue Ice Bar.

Where can I go hiking near Franz Josef?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Franz Josef include Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk, Roberts Point Track and Tatare Tunnels Walk.

How is this page put together?

It covers 17–24 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Franz Josef. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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