©

Franz Josef trip planner

Create a fully customized
day by day itinerary for free

Itinerary planner

+ Add destination
2 adults
Adults
- +
Teens
- +
Kids
- +
Close
Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  South Island  /  West Coast Region  /  Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)  /  Franz Josef

Franz Josef

4
World heritage site · Geologic Formations · Spas
Located in the World Heritage Site that is home to its eponymous glacier, the town of Franz Josef provides a comfortable and welcoming rest spot for adventurers after a long day out on the ice. Arrange scenic flights or join a tour trekking along the spectacular glacier, and don't forget to include some relaxation in your Franz Josef itinerary by soaking in a glacial hot pool (the townspeople will gladly tell you that action is best enjoyed alongside its opposite). With numerous places to stay and good, fresh food all around, Franz Josef is a smart town in a formidable area. Plan the details of your Franz Josef holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use New Zealand road trip planner.
Create a full itinerary — for free!

Plan your trip to Franz Josef

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Top Franz Josef tours

FROM $86 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
Tours from $86 »
FROM $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Cook Small Group Tour from Queenstown
4.9
Duration: 12 hours
Tours from $107 »
FROM $342 BOOK WITH VIATOR Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight
4.7
Duration: 40 minutes
Tours from $342 »

Popular things to do in Franz Josef

See all ›
Franz Josef Glacier ©
World heritage site
Franz Josef Glacier
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
West Coast Wildlife Centre ©
Wildlife Area
West Coast Wildlife Centre
3.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
©
Spa
Spas
3.2
Duration: 1 hour
©
Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tours
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes

Side trips from Franz Josef

Fox Glacier South Side Walk ©
World heritage site
Fox Glacier South Side Walk Fox Glacier
3.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hooker Valley Track ©
Hiking Trail
Hooker Valley Track Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.9
Duration: 3h 30 min
Lake Matheson Walk ©
Scenic Walking Area
Lake Matheson Walk Fox Glacier
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Gillespies Beach
Beach
Gillespies Beach Fox Glacier
3.9
Duration: 3 hours

Hidden gems in Franz Josef

Roberts Point Track ©
Hiking Trail
Roberts Point Track
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Glacier Country Lake Tours ©
Fishing Charter / Tour
Glacier Country Lake Tours
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
Franz Josef Clay Target Shooting
Fun & Games
Franz Josef Clay Target Shooting
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Tatare Tunnels Walk ©
Scenic Walking Area
Tatare Tunnels Walk
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

Trails in Franz Josef

Peters Pool Walk ©
Hiking Trail
Peters Pool Walk
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
Sentinel Rock Walk ©
Hiking Trail
Sentinel Rock Walk
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes
Terrace Walk ©
Hiking Trail
Terrace Walk
3.8
Duration: 30 minutes

Nature in Franz Josef

Lake Mapourika ©
Water Body
Lake Mapourika
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Canavan's Knob Walk
Geologic Formation
Canavan's Knob Walk
2.9
Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in Franz Josef

Church of Our Lady of the Alps
Religious Site
Church of Our Lady of the Alps
2.7
Duration: 2 hours

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Places to visit with Franz Josef

Queenstown Trip planner BEST FOR: Entertainment Center, Water Sport, Spa Te Anau Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Water Body, Cave Christchurch Trip planner BEST FOR: Garden, Specialty Museum, Church Fox Glacier Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Scenic Walking Area Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Observatory

Visit a single location or make it a multi-destination trip.

Recently planned trips to Franz Josef

21 days in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Franz Josef & Queenstown SEE PLAN March, teens, popular sights Preferences: March, teens Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 7 days in South Island BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND December, popular sights Preferences: December Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 17 days in New Zealand BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND June, hidden gems Preferences: June Attraction style: Hidden gems Pace: Medium 9 days in South Island BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND January, popular sights Preferences: January Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 5 days in Christchurch, Franz Josef & Queenstown BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND December, popular sights Preferences: December Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 53 days in South Island BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND February, popular sights Preferences: February Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium
See also: