About
Enjoy the remote drive through several microclimates before reaching the small towns of Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Tramp to Glacier Viewpoints, Lounge in cedar hot tubs, or search for penguins in Okarito.
Why go
- Stunning scenery and pleasant weather
- Wild, untamed, and wonderfully dramatic
- Lush, green, and dramatic region with fewer crowds
Must try
- Heli-hiking a glacier
- Walking around lake mathieson
- Hokitika gorge
- Punakaiki pancake rocks
- Franz josef glacier
Pro tips
- Road trip during spring
- Check waka kotahi (nzta) road alerts
- Download maps for offline use
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