3 Hour Heli Hike - Franz Joseph Glacier Trek $315.00 - Obligation Free After an exciting scenic flight, you land high up on the glacier and undertake a two hour guided hike amongst some of the most pristine and awe-inspiring glacier scenery available Your guide chooses the route as you go and with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations you'll soon be making your way through a wonderland of towering pinnacles and brilliantly blue ice. You'll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and with plenty of photo opportunities and the chance to learn more about this magnificent glacier, this will almost certainly be your most memorable experience whilst in New Zealand.   Trip Highlights Helicopter Flight Pristine glacier trails Plenty of photo opportunities Trip Information Starts In: Franz Josef Ends In: Franz Josef Duration: 1 Days. Departs: Daily: 9.15am, 11.45am & 2.15pm (10.15am, 12.45pm winter) Group Size: Max 11 Transport: N/A Accommodation: N/A Activity: Glacier Hike - 3 hours Ages: 8+ Tour Code: FRANZGG Operator Code: FRANZGG Tell a Friend From: Your Name Your Email Address To: Subject Have you seen this: I found it on the website Backpacker Tours Australia www.backpackertours.com.au Friend Email Address Friend Email Address Friend Email Address Friend Message

When backpackers think of the New Zealand, Queenstown immediately springs to mind. If your idea of fun is awesome outdoor activities and great nightlife this is the place for you. There’s simply no other place in this part of the world that offers skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, and partying year-round. Whatever you decide to do in New Zealand you can count on a great backpacking experience. You will find bungy jumping, jet boating, extreme sports and loads more. Of course New Zealand isn't just about Queenstown. The North Island offers some wonderful beaches, great wine and amazing scenery. No visit to New Zealand is complete without a trip to the Bay of Islands. Considered the birth place of New Zealand as a bicultural nation, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds are set in an extensive park-like reserve. Learn about the first Maori canoes to New Zealand and the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Whatever you choose to do in New Zealand you are sure to want to come back for more.