

We arrived at the tour office early in the morning for registration. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. 11 reviews of Franz Josef Glacier Guides 'We went on a half day glacier hike with Franz Josef Glacier Guide. Guided tours take visitors by helicopter onto Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers and provide all the equipment and expertise to help you safely explore spectacular. Special mention to Jon and Cale who were very encouraging and patient with me! I can't thank you enough for making it such a memorable experience. It was truly magnificent and definitely a bucket list trip that i'm so glad i did. There are really no words to describe what we saw up there. Franz Josef Glacier/K Roimata o Hine Hukatere Walk Description The walk to the viewing area winds gently through the rainforest, with glimpses of the. There was safety rope in most of the right places and a couple of scary parts that were a bit narrow without safety rope that they helped me through. Franz Josef Wilderness Tours (formerly Glacier Country Kayaks) also offer scenic boat tours and salmon or brown trout Fishing Charters. They really gave me confidence out on the ice especially where I didn't know if I could continue. The gear (boots, socks, crampons, poles, helmet, trousers and jackets with a moon bag to store stuff) were excellent and fit for purpose. One of New Zealands most popular adventure destinations is Franz Josef Glacier.
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I'm quite clumsy on dry flat land let alone on a glacier so i had some concerns! Jon, Cale and the rest of the team were excellent, very professional and thorough with safety checks. I was a bit unsure of this trip at first as it did appear somewhat dangerous and I was concerned I might not be fit and nimble enough to do it and also with a moderate fear of heights.
