Welcome to Glacier Country

Come and explore the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, where you'll find the ancient Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glaciers nestled amidst primeval rainforest. Here the lakes, rivers, forests and beaches of an untamed, yet accessible wilderness, are as pure as you will find anywhere.

Endless opportunities exist to allow you to take in the beauty of this special part of the South Island's West Coast...

This website will act as a visitor guide and provide you with all you need to know about attractions, activities, accommodation to plan your visit to our Glacier Country.

-Take a guided walk or helihike on the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, to explore the spectacular ice formations

-Experience the thrill of a scenic flight and place your footprints onto a high alpine snowfield

-Feel your adrenaline rush on New Zealand's most scenic skydive

-Visit New Zealand's only White Heron (Kotuku) nesting colony

-Take in the scenery as you kayak the stunning Okarito lagoon

-Visit Lake Matheson, renowned for its mirror images of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, New Zealand's highest peaks.

-Enjoy fabulous local cuisine when you dine at any of the local restaurants and cafes.

Life is relaxed on the West Coast and there is a strong community spirit here, borne from the area's early isolation and pioneering history. This spirit underpins the legendary West Coast hospitality ensuring visitors happy and enduring memories.

Come On In ...

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