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Greymouth: Glacier, Heritage & Wildlife Centre Guided Tour

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Activity provider:Explore West Coast
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Greymouth: Glacier, Heritage & Wildlife Centre Guided Tour

Activity provider:Explore West Coast
3.2  / 5
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From US$ 179.19 per person

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Climb the tower at Tree Tops, visit peaceful settlement Okarito, trek the popular Franz Josef Glacier valley walk. Marvel at the native New Zealand bird, the Kiwi and explore Franz Josef township.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
English
Pickup included
Pickup and drop-off available from all hotels in the Greymouth area.
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Take a scenic drive to the Franz Josef Glacier
  • Walk the Glacier Valley to a scenic viewpoint
  • View the native Kiwi and Tuatara birds at the Wildlife Centre
  • Climb the tower at Tree Top Walkway, view the lake and snow capped mountains
  • Take in the heritage site at Ross Gold Fields and the settlement of Okarito
Full description
Departing from Greymouth, you will enjoy a scenic drive South, following the coastline with ocean views before heading inland to reach your destination of Franz Josef. On the way you will stop at West Coast Tree Top Walkway, an exhilarating Treetop Adventure among temperate rain forest giants. Experience life with the birds, high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy along a steel platform 20 metres high and over 450 metres long. Climb the tower to reach great views for photography of the surrounding lake and mountain range. Next stop is calling into Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre, a one-stop spot for gold mining history and regional information. The centre boasts a small museum where a replica of NZ’s largest gold nugget The Hon Roddy resides. This was uncovered at Ross in 1909. Please note the information centre is not always open and accessible. Reaching the township of Franz Josef, a popular tourist hot spot with thousands visiting the town to view the famous Franz Josef Glacier. Walk up to the glacier along a marked track called the Valley Walk, following the river bed. The trek will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes return. Allowing you to view the Glacier from a distance for safety. On your return to Franz Josef, you will visit the Wildlife Centre. Home to two of New Zealand’s native birds, the Rowi Kiwi and the Tuatara, the centre also hosts an interactive exhibit on the glacier so you can learn more about the history of the area. There is also a souvenir gift shop and cafe onsite. In Franz Josef there will be free time to buy lunch and look around the town before heading to Okarito, the gem of South Westland. Ōkārito is a small coastal settlement on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is built at the southern end of the Ōkārito Lagoon at the mouth of the Ōkārito River. Boosting native New Zealand bird life and strong history of gold and timber. Visit the information heritage centre on the wharf to take in the lagoon and learn more about the wild history of Okarito. From here you will return back to Greymouth. PLEASE NOTE: It is important that you contact us first before booking if only one person as the tour requires two people for it to operate and we may not have a second person booked on at the time of your booking which would incur an additional per person fee. Please contact us directly to ensure tour is proceeding for the date you have chosen if a single person.
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  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation
  • Transportation by air-conditioned van
  • Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
  • Blankets for your comfort
  • Food and drink
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  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Food and drinks
  • Hiking shoes
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  • Comfortable clothes
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  • This tour involves walking along uneven tracks

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It was a day trip from Greymouth to Franz Josef. You may choose to skip some of the itinerary to join the 30mins flight at your own cost. It is good for those travelers who have limited times but want to cover all best scenaries. Not really need to stay overnight at Franz Josef.

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