Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
03-752 0767, 0800 807 767;
www.helicopter.co.nz
)
Mountain Helicopters
SCENIC FLIGHTS
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
03-752 0046, 0800 369 432;
www.mountainhelicopters.co.nz
)
Other Activities
Glacier Country Kayaks
KAYAKING
( 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 fas-
cinating commentary, birdlife, mountain views, a serene channel detour, and an addition-
al 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
HOT POOLS
(
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
SKYDIVING
( 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.
Eco-Rafting
RAFTING
( 03-755 4254, 0508 669 675;
www.ecorafting.co.nz
; family trip adult/child $135/110, 7hr trip
$450)
Rafting adventures 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 helicopter ride.
