Franz Josef Glaciers Tour, New Zealand
About Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand: The Franz Josef Glacier is a popular tourists place which is placed in South Island of the New Zealand country. Franz Josef Glacier total length is 12 KM. It is a good destination to do different types of the snow sports in winter and summer both seasons.
How Can Reach : Franz Josef Glacier site is very well connected to other New Zealand regional places via air and road transport. Franz Josef / Waiau Town also has a regional airport where passengers can get air transport services. The town is very good connected to other New Zealand regional places via modern roads.
Nearest Domestic Airport : "Z Aviation, Franz Josef Airfield" is the nearest airport of the Franz Josef Glacier site where people can get flights to domestic places. Airport is exact 7.1 KM far from Franz Josef / Waiau Town.
Nearest International Airport : "Christchurch International Airport" is the nearest major airport of the Franz Josef Glacier site where people can get flights to foreign countries. Airport is just 373.7 KM far from Franz Josef / Waiau Town.
Road Transport: New Zealand State Highway - 6 is the major road to connect Franz Josef Glacier site to other New Zealand regional places.
Train Transport: Not available.
Franz Josef Glacier Visit Timings (Open Hours):
24 Hours : Monday to Sunday
Franz Josef Glacier Entrance Fee (Entry Fee - Tickets): FREE
Location: Josef / Waiau Town, South Island
Address: Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Westland District, West Coast 7886, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier Total Length : 12 KM
Franz Josef Glacier Destination City / Town: Franz Josef / Waiau Town
Tourist Attractions: Aoraki / Mount Cook - Mountain peak, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, Mount Hutton - Mountain peak, Mount Sibbald - Mountain peak, Mount D'Archiac - Mountain peak, Fox Glacier Heli Hiking, Fox Glacier Valley Walk, Fox Glacier South Side walk (start point), Roberts Track Views Platform, Township Walk and Cycleway etc.
Things to Do: Horse Riding, Fishing, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Trekking, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Skiing Snow Sports, Snowboarding Snow Sports, Camping And Photography etc.
Franz Josef / Waiau Town Weather Temperature:
| Months Temp. | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average Low (℃) | 11.7 | 11.9 | 10.7 | 8.5 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 7.3 | 8.7 | 10.7 |
| Average High (℃) | 19.4 | 19.8 | 18.8 | 16.6 | 14.3 | 12.3 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 13.8 | 14.9 | 16.4 | 18.2 |
Franz Josef / Waiau Town Nearest Accommodations:
Luxury Hotels: Kahere Retreat - 4-star hotel, Ribbonwood Retreat Bed & Breakfast Accommodation, Glenfern Villas - 4-star hotel, Alpine Escape, Westwood Lodge - 4-star hotel, Scenic Hotel - 4-star hotel, Haka House - 4-star hotel, Perivale Farm Cottage - 4-star hotel etc.
Budget Hotels: Gibb’s Guesthouse - Holiday apartment rental, Glacier View Motel - 3-star hotel, Franz Josef NZMCA park - Mobile home park, Whare Rakau, The Compound - Indoor lodging, Rowi house - Holiday apartment rental, White Stone Lodge, Hak and Sandra - Bed & breakfast, Almer Hut - Mountain cabin, Castle Rocks Hut - Mountain cabin etc.
Distances from Franz Josef / Waiau Town, New Zealand:
Fox Glacier Town: 24.2 KM
Whataroa Town: 30.9 KM
Karangarua town: 56.0. KM
Arthur's Pass Village: 232.9 KM
Bruce Bay Town: 73.5 KM
Christchurch city: 384.9 KM
Wellington city : 620.8 KM
Auckland city: 1256.8 KM