Westland District

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!

From the moment, I was picked up at my hotel accommodation to the trip it was nothing but amazing. The tour driver was very knowledgeable and very ethusiastic during the trip. All of our itinerary and tourist spots were ticked off. I highly recommend to do this Tranzalpine tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass. It was my first time in Christchurch and I fell in love with the place. Castle Hill, Otira Viaduct and Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall is a must see + we get to see a Kea bird. I would surely come back next time.

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!

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!

என்ன ஒரு அற்புதமான அனுபவம். ஸ்காட் ஒரு அருமையான வழிகாட்டி, மிகவும் அறிவுள்ளவர் மற்றும் மகிழ்ச்சியானவர். நடைபயணம் சுமார் 1.5 மணி நேரம் இருந்தது, புகைப்படங்கள் எடுக்க நிறைய நேரம் ஒதுக்கப்பட்டது, அதனால் எதிர்பார்த்த அளவுக்கு உடல் ரீதியாக சவாலாக இல்லை. பனிப்பாறை உண்மையிலேயே மயக்கும், இது நியூசிலாந்தில் நான் பெற்ற சிறந்த நினைவுகளில் ஒன்றாகும்!

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

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.

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

Fantastic 2 day tour. You will get a chance to see lakes , Glaciers , Birds and more. Really one shouls try this.