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There's a lot going on in Franz Josef Glacier at this time of year. We usually brace ourselves for spring time as this is typically our wettest season on the West Coast ... but wait! We're on water restrictions due to a lack of rain? We've also just started the 2014...

WE HAVE HAD SOME BEAUTIFUL WEATHER! Spring is coming, excitement is in the air with this warm weather and exciting news here at the kayaks! Dale took out 2 fun filled trips for the first time in a while 🙂 We have aslo been trying to get some locals out in the...

I've been away for the first ski of the season this week in Wanaka - it was great with fresh turns! Upon return from the ski field, we heard that it had been snowing in Franz Josef! Believe it or not - Franz Josef township is temperate throughout the winter and to...

This weeks weather has been a mixed bag of sunshine, warmer weather, rain, and fresh snow! Today there is a winter chill in the air but the Glaciers have been loaded with a fresh dumping of white powder from yesterdays showers .. and the sun is shining! Read on to see...

We've been blessed with sunshine for a couple of weeks now! We're loving this calm winter weather, and it's been creating idyllic kayak conditions on Lake Mapourika. School holidays just passed in a flurry and now we're left with usual winter tourism numbers. Just...

Stunning timelapse footage, depicting New Zealand's dramatic and rugged landscape portrayed in all types of weather and some cool angles. The epicness of this video is definitely enhanced by the moody clouds in the sky. It would not have been the same on a bluebird...

So I realise I haven't updated our blog in a little while, which is pretty slack since lots of exciting events have gone on in town over the last month or so! The last one being the South West Triathlon which involves a run to Lake Mapourika, a kayak across to the...

Last week we ran a special trip for Southwestland locals to promote awareness of the wetland conservation efforts conducted by the Department of Conservation throughout the region. We paddled on a new lake - which was exciting for me! And listened to a very...

It's been a lot of hard work, but it's finally here! Franz Josef Tours has gained a concession to be able to operate guided walks through the Okarito KIWI SANCTUARY on the far side of the lake! Read on to find out more about our tour and learn about the making of our...