Franz Josef Wilderness Tours
30 Main Road
PO Box 32
Explore beyond the glaciers with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours, a family owned business sharing the wild beauty of New Zealand’s West Coast since 2013. Based in Franz Josef Glacier, we offer guided kayaking, scenic boat cruises, rainforest walks, and quad bike and buggy adventures.
Our kayak tours and boat cruises explore Lake Mapourika, where calm waters reflect towering mountains and ancient rainforest. Paddle into a hidden creek, enjoy the evening light on a sunset tour, or step ashore for a guided walk along our exclusive rainforest track within the Ōkārito Kiwi Sanctuary. Our covered boat offers a comfortable way to experience this remarkable landscape.
For a different perspective, our Off Road Adventure tours explore rainforest trails and the Waiho riverbed. Choose a quad bike, drive a buggy, or let a guide take the wheel while your family enjoys the scenery.
With experienced local guides, small groups and activities for a range of ages, we help visitors connect with the places we call home. Free photos on our kayak and off road tours capture those memories.
We care for this special environment through native planting and our regeneration project, guided by a simple belief: leave the place better than we found it.
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