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Spring is here! – Franz Josef Tours
Winter is now over and Spring is now here in full force! The days are warming up, the lambs are frolicking, baby birds are cheeping, the fish are back on the bite and the mighty Southern Alps have never looked so spectacular! If you want to have an unforgettable...
Mountains and glaciers from Lake Mapourika – Franz Josef Tours
We have been having some amazing views from the Lake Mapourika lately and people are always interested in what Mountains and Glaciers they are actually seeing. Did you know that there are over 300 Glaciers in the South Westland, Tai Poutini National park and more than...
Franz Josef Tours – How the Kiwi Lost His Wings
It's story time...! This week we thought we'd share one of our favourite Maori Legends which is often told on our Cruises and Charters as we learn about the Kiwi Sanctuary and Rowi Conservation efforts. And well, everyone seems to love a good story - no matter what...
The Magic of Winter! – Franz Josef Tours
We have been having some absolutely stunning days out on Lake Mapourika so far this Winter! Although we are still waiting for a solid dusting of snow on the Mountains to really create the truly magnificent backdrop! It's the perfect time for any keen photographers to...
Farewell Tango – Franz Josef Tours
That time of year has come (and gone) when we have to farewell our crew from the hectic Summer season! Our latest to leave, Zak, has really left an impression on everyone from clients to work mates and I'm sure he will be remembered for years to come! (he is only...
SouthWestland Triathlon – Franz Josef Tours, Franz Josef Glacier
The annual South Westland Triathlon was on recently and the day turned out to be a cracker! We volunteered to sit at one of buoys for the morning as a safety boat. There were some solid entrees this year but most of all everyone had a good time and got into the...
South Westland Triathlon – Franz Josef Tours, Franz Josef Glacier
The annual South Westland Triathlon was on recently and the day turned out to be a cracker! There were some solid entrees this year but most of all everyone had a good time and got into the spirit of things with teams getting dressed up including 3 corporate teams...
Happy Easter from Franz Josef Tours!
What a weekend! The Easter weekend this season has been a mix of rain and sunshine. Friday and Saturday we experienced a bit of drizzle associated with Cyclone Cook up north, but Sunday and Monday have been epic and sunny with lots of full trips and some absolutely...
Franz Josef Tours – Why we love Autumn on the West Coast!
The last week has been some of the best paddling of the season. Even though the days have been cloudy, there has been no wind leaving the Lake calm and reflective all day long. Some of the best things about the clouds, and the shorter days are the amazing Sunset's...