Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mountain Helicopters
MAP
SCENIC FLIGHTS
GOOGLE MAP
(
03-752 0046, 0800 369 432;
www.mountainhelicopters.co.nz
)
Other Activities
Glacier Country Kayaks
MAP
KAYAKING
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-752 0230, 0800 423 262;
www.glacierkayaks.com
; 46 Cron St; 3hr kayak $105, 4hr kayak & walk $145)
Take a guided kayak trip on Lake Mapourika (7km north of Franz), with fascinating com-
mentary, birdlife, mountain views, a serene channel detour, and an additional bushwalk on
offer. Go in the morning for better conditions. Ask about family trips, freedom rental and
stand-up paddle-board hire.
Glacier Hot Pools
MAP
HOT POOLS
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.glacierhotpools.co.nz
;
63 Cron St; adult/child $25/18; 1-9pm)
Skilfully embedded into pretty
rainforest greenery on the edge of town, this stylish outdoor hot-pool complex is perfect
après-hike or on a rainy day. Communal pools, private ones ($42.50 per 45 minutes) and
massage also available.
Skydive Franz
( 03-752 0714, 0800 458 677;
www.skydivefranz.co.nz
;
Main Rd)
Claiming NZ's highest jump
(18,000ft, 80 seconds freefall, $559), this company also offers 15,000ft for $419, and
12,000ft for $319. With Aoraki/Mt Cook in your sights, this could be the most scenic
jump you ever do.
SKYDIVING
Eco-Rafting
( 03-755 4254, 0508 669 675;
www.ecorafting.co.nz
;
family trip adult/child $135/110, 7hr trip $450)
Rafting ad-
ventures throughout the coast, from gentle, family trips to the seven hour 'Grand Canyon'
trip on the Whataroa River with its towering granite walls. Includes a 15-minute heli-
copter ride.
RAFTING
South Westland Horse Treks
HORSE RIDING
