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Franz Josef Tours – Misty mornings and fine days!
Finally we feel like summer has hit the West Coast, although the cooler mornings and evening have a crispy autumn feel. This isn't bad news for us as the cold mornings and evenings create our favorite misty lake setting. There's been a few mornings lately, where we...
Franz Josef Glacier News – Summer Has Arrived!
We've been experiencing some very warm, sunny weather lately which makes us think that maybe summer has finally come to the West Coast! We've all been busy enjoying the sun, and for our seasonal guides they've been enjoying some of the nicest weather to date. Blue...
Franz Josef Tours – The Salmon Season has begun!
Last week on a drizzly evening Fishing Charter, Dale had a lucky strike with his crew from China and they landed our first sea-run Quinnat Salmon of the season! Luckily the BBQ was pre-booked and ready to go for some of the freshest salmon steaks you can imagine!...
Franz Josef Tours – Lake Mapourika Clean-up
Last week we sent some of the team out to the Lake to help the DOC team, and the Southwestland Lions clean up the Otto's corner beach access. Otto's beach is a wonderful swim spot, and on fine days, where we operate our Stand-Up Paddleboards. The weather was...
Franz Josef Tours – Kayak and Walk with Bio Students
Here's a few snaps from a trip we did last week with a group from New Zealand Educational Tours. They lucked out with some magical weather for their Kayak and Walk with guides Izzy and Jeff. The group was from Oregon, but currently studying biology in New Zealand....
Franz Josef Tours – Mirror Quiz – Round 2
. Welcome back to our game "Mirror Quiz". You know how it works: We present you 5 pictures and you have to decide if they are the right way around or upside down. . Ready? Here we go... . . 1. . 2. . 3. . 4. . 5. . Solution see further down. . Thanks for playing with...
Franz Josef Tours – Mirror Quiz
We've got a little quiz for you this week. The following photos will be either the right way around or upside down. You have to guess which one is upside down and which one isn't. a Ready?... here we go: a A B C D E See bottom of the page for the solution. . . Keen...
Franz Josef Tours – Mirror Quiz
We've got a little quiz for you today. The following photos will be either the right way around or upside down. You have to guess which one is upside down and which one isn't. - Okay ready? . . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. . Solution see bottom of the page. . . Want to have your...
Franz Josef Tours News: Sunset trips are back!
The Sunset Trips are back in our daily schedule and we're happy to let you know we already had quite a few stunners out there! Starting at 5 pm we arrive at Lake Mapourika at a time where the wind is calming down again, so we can experience on most days...