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Things to do in Franz Josef

12 ideas for a day or a night in Franz Josef, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Nightlife · 4Outdoors · 4Tours & day trips · 3Walking tours · 1

Nightlife in Franz Josef

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

Outdoors in Franz Josef

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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

Tours & day trips in Franz Josef

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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)

Walking tours in Franz Josef

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White Heron Sanctuary Tours2.5 hrs · 64 Main Road, Whataroa (30 km north) · From NZ$75
What’s On Franz JosefThis week in Franz Josef, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in Franz JosefThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Franz Josef, answered

What are the best things to do in Franz Josef?

Right now: Alice May Bar & Restaurant (nightlife), Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk (outdoors), Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike (tours & day trips) and White Heron Sanctuary Tours (walking tours). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Franz Josef?

Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk, Roberts Point Track, Tatare Tunnels Walk and Te Ara a Waiau Walkway/Cycleway.

What's on in Franz Josef this week?

What's On Franz Josef has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.