Westland District

We had an amazing heli hike experience and were so fortunate to have Tyana as our guide! She was incredibly friendly, informative, and approachable throughout the entire trip. She made an effort to speak with every participant individually, constantly checked in to make sure we were doing okay, and patiently answered all our questions. Tyana shared so much interesting information about Fox Glacier, which made the experience even more memorable and meaningful. We felt very safe and well taken care of throughout the hike. All the necessary gear was provided, including waterproof pants and jackets, backpacks, hiking sticks, waterproof boots, and crampons, so we were fully prepared for the conditions. The hike itself was manageable and not overly tiring, with plenty of pit stops along the way to rest and take beautiful photos. Overall, it was such a fun and unforgettable experience, and we’re really happy to have had Tyana as our guide. Highly recommend!

Worth the money! Thanks to the weather gods- we had a smooth and timely ride. The views are unreal.

An amazing experience. Helicopter flight over Franz Josef and landing on Mt Fox. Able to walk out onto the glacier - fantastic

Sajnos rossz volt az időjárás, ezért a programot először a nap későbbi szakaszára, majd a következő napra halasztották. Összesen háromszor. Három napos tartalékot javasolnék. Azon a napon, amikor elutaztunk, másnap kisütött a nap. Lekéstem az eseményt. A z85 visszatérítésre került.

We were genuinely surprised and grateful for the complimentary room upgrade. The room was spotless, cozy, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The warm hospitality made us feel so welcome, and it was the perfect base for exploring Franz Josef. We truly enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend Punga Grove Motel to anyone visiting the area!

Attól a pillanattól kezdve, hogy felvettek a szállodámnál, egészen az utazás végéig minden csodálatos volt. Az idegenvezető nagyon tájékozott és lelkes volt az út során. Minden útvonalunkat és turisztikai látványosságot meglátogattunk. Nagyon ajánlom ezt a Tranzalpine túrát Christchurch-ből Arthur's Pass-be. Ez volt az első alkalom, hogy Christchurch-ben jártam, és beleszerettem a helybe. Castle Hill, az Otira Viadukt és a Devil's Punchbowl vízesés kihagyhatatlan látnivalók, ráadásul láttunk egy kea madarat is. Biztosan visszatérek legközelebb.

Had a lovely day out with our guide John, who entertained us the whole way with his tales and humour. Do note that this is the version of the tour without the TranzAlpine railway, and they will combine both tour groups. You can still get on the train with their help, but it’s cheaper to just get the train package tour from the start. John helped to sort us out and the ride was definitely worth it!

Micsoda hihetetlen élmény! Scott egy fantasztikus idegenvezető, nagyon tájékozott és vidám. A túra körülbelül 1,5 órás volt, sok időt szántunk a fényképezésre, így nem volt olyan fizikailag megterhelő, mint amire számítottunk. A gleccser valóban lenyűgöző, az egyik legjobb emlékem, amit Új-Zélandon szereztem!

The weather was absolutely perfect on the day of departure, and we were assigned front-row seats on the helicopter, which offered fantastic views. Our guide led us through ice crevices and into ice caves for photos. Although the journey wasn't long, the glaciers we saw along the way were all incredibly beautiful.