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Heli-hiking &scenic flightsFranz Josef Glacier, Westland National ParkBy far the best way to appreciate thenatural beauty of this area is to see itfrom the air. Choose between taking tothe skies in a fixed wing ski-plane or anagile helicopter to fly through ravines,past glaciers and over craggy peaksbefore landing in some of New Zealand’smost inaccessible, awe-inspiringlandscapes. Your pilot will share with youa wealth of knowledge about the areaand its inhabitants and point out the bestphoto opportunities. Many trips includea snow landing on one of the glaciers,allowing you time to disembark and takein the views. For a more active adventureyou can combine a thrilling helicopterflight with a unique guided hike acrossthe ice following an experienced guideinto ice caves formed by the movementof the glacier.Misty Peaks, Fox GlacierGlenfern Villas, Franz Josef GlacierWestwood Lodge, FranzJosef GlacierLocated in the countryside on the outskirts ofFranz Josef township, Westwood Lodge is wellplaced for visits to both the Fox and Franz JosefGlaciers as well as Lake Matheson and Gillespie’sBeach. The lodge is a rustic log-cabin constructionwhich houses three charming suites. A furthersix suites are set in the grounds in a separatepurpose-built building. The spacious guest loungeand breakfast room houses a huge open fireplaceideal for cooler west coast evenings and a greatplace to unwind and chat with fellow guests.Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef GlacierGlenfern Villas, FranzJosef GlacierNestled in a quiet country setting with stunningmountain and native bush views, Glenfern Villasis perfectly situated just north of Franz Joseftownship and five kilometres from the glacieritself. Each villa is stylishly furnished and fullyself-contained, providing comfortableaccommodation. Many activities can be arrangedfrom the property making this an ideal, and greatvalue, base for exploring the glacier region.Te Waonui Forest Retreat,Franz Josef GlacierAt the cutting edge of sustainable accommodation,great care has been taken at Te Waonui ForestRetreat to not only respect and preserve itsenvironment, but also to incorporate therainforest within the hotel’s design. You will findeco-friendly features throughout, such as naturallighting, soft timbered detailing and recycled localmaterials that make the retreat feel part of itssurroundings. Comfort is a top priority in theluxuriously appointed rooms, and in theappropriately named Canopy Restaurant guestswill enjoy the freshest produce presented in afive-course degustation menu.Haast & Lake MoerakiFor the keen ornithologist, a visit to Haastundoubtedly offers new species to tick off the list:fantail, tui, bellbird, grey warbler and the elusivekiwi are some of the many breeds known toinhabit this coastal district. Nestled amongstabundant lowland forest in the Te Wähipounamu(South West New Zealand World Heritage Site)Haast is surrounded some of the country’s mostdramatic flora and fauna. Just to the north, LakeMoeraki is a fabulous fishing lake enclosed bypristine, virgin rainforest.Westwood Lodge, Franz Josef GlacierLake Moerakiwww.audleytravel.com/newzealand l 01993 838 820 l South Island 49