The Top Things to do in on the West Coast

New Zealand's West Coast is a wild unspoilt wilderness brimming with scenic wonders, beautiful rivers, glaciers and ancient rainforests. It's where the Southern Alps meets the wild Tasman Sea, and protected native forests feel more common than people. Here you may find yourself taking on the Franz Josef Glacier on a quad bike, darting around Mt Cook in a propeller plane, or going extreme with a heli-hike or skydive. The less adventurous will spend days ambling along serene nature tracks and devouring local produce and smooth wines. Make your trip to the West Coast of NZ extraordinary with our list of tours and activities below.

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The Grand Traverse Scenic Flight from Franz Josef
The Grand Traverse Scenic Flight from Franz Josef by Air Safaris

Take to the skies from Franz Josef to explore the iconic and beautiful Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and more with this 50 minute scenic flight.

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    Queenstown to Fox Glacier Tour
    Queenstown to Fox Glacier Tour by GreatSights

    This amazing West Coast tour of New Zealand provides a showcase of the formidable peaks of the Southern Alps and the scale of the incredible Fox Glacier.

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      Fox Glacier to Queenstown Tour
      Fox Glacier to Queenstown Tour by GreatSights

      Depart from the small village of Fox Glacier in the morning & travel along the West Coast of New Zealand for amazing views of its awesome, rugged landscape.

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        Franz Josef Tour from Queenstown
        Franz Josef Tour from Queenstown by GreatSights

        Depart from Queenstown in the morning and drive through stunning scenery including mountain peaks & blue lakes while headed for the township of Franz Josef.

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          Queenstown Tour from Franz Josef
          Queenstown Tour from Franz Josef by GreatSights

          Depart from Franz Josef in the morning and drive through stunning scenery including mountain peaks & blue lakes while headed for Queenstown.

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            Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike Tour
            Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike Tour by The Helicopter Line

            Book this Franz Josef Glacier helicopter flight and hike combo package to explore one of the ultimate alpine snow experiences in New Zealand!

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              Fox or Franz Josef Glacier 20 minute Helicopter Flight
              Fox or Franz Josef Glacier 20 minute Helicopter Flight by The Helicopter Line

              Feel the rush of flying over the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier and their many icefalls on this helicopter flight, before making a thrilling snow landing!

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              Fox and Franz Josef Glacier 30 minute Helicopter Flight
              Fox and Franz Josef Glacier 30 minute Helicopter Flight by The Helicopter Line

              On this Fox and Franz Josef Twin Glacier with Glacier Landing Helicopter Adventure, explore two spectacular glaciers from the air and actually land on one!

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              Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers and Mount Cook 40 minute Helicopter Flight
              Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers and Mount Cook 40 minute Helicopter Flight by The Helicopter Line

              Explore one of New Zealand’s south island’s natural icons - Southern Alps - from the air on this scenic helicopter flight and prepare for a glacier landing!

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              Fox Glacier and Mount Cook 30 minute Helicopter Flight
              Fox Glacier and Mount Cook 30 minute Helicopter Flight by The Helicopter Line

              On this exhilarating tour, board a helicopter to fly along all of the famous Fox Glacier to the magnificent Mount Cook and enjoy a glacier snow landing!

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              West Coast Wildlife Centre Day Pass
              West Coast Wildlife Centre Day Pass by West Coast Wildlife Centre

              Grab a ticket to the best wildlife park in New Zealand's West Coast region - the West Coast Wildlife Centre - and see NZ's iconic bird, the kiwi, up close!

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