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The West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island is dramatic and impressive. Most people visiting this region come to visit the magnificent Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers which are two of the most accessible yet magnificent glaciers in the world.
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While most of the world’s glaciers are retreating, the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers are still flowing, nearly to sea level, which means they are the easiest glaciers in the world for people to visit. The Fox glacier is 13 kilometres in length, starting at 2600 metres high in the Southern Alps, while the Franz Josef is 10 km long.
To explore both these breath-taking glaciers there are numerous hikes, heli-hikes or scenic helicopter tours of the glaciers to choose from. To complete your adventure, enjoy a bathe in the Franz Josef Glacier hot pools, in their beautiful rainforest setting.
As well as the glaciers, this region has some incredible rock formations. Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki in the Paparoa National Park is an incredible sight to see – where layers of limestone formed over 30 million years ago have created a pancake-like formation through which the sea bursts through vertical blow holes during high tide.
Bird-enthusiasts will love the seaside town of Okarito, about 25 minutes’ drive north of Franz Josef. Take a kayak tour in the sheltered waters of the Okarito lagoon and watch the numerous wading birds in their natural feeding ground.
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Janet
Always good to book a holiday. E-shores makes the process extra special with their feel good attitude and always give value for money. Their expertise and knowledge is incomparable and can be assured you always get the best holiday and the best prices available. They are the best travel agents in the business as far as I am concerned. Would not go anywhere else - or trust my holiday with anyone else.
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Paul Joseph
We were referred to eShores by a friend who has holiday'd through eShores a number of times. Absolutelty great regards our booking for 4 active seventy year olds!.,to Vietnam and Cambodia in March 2026. Discussed our desires and understood fully what we wanted regarding high quality journey with private transport as approriate and staying in great hotels, whilst we will be able to engage in culture and local food. Journeying from north to south Vietnam then fly to Seim Reap Cambodia, flying via Dubai. NICK was superb in sorting this all out, and we consider aty an excellent overall price. Looking forward now to 2026!
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Marjorie
Professional, Patience, Listening skills, is on point. Have done many bookings with consultant Andy @ eShores. Any long haul holidays it's Andy for sure.
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Antony
Leanne was fantastic in helping us arrange our forthcoming holiday. Nothing was too much trouble and she went the extra mile to ensure we have the holiday we wanted. Obviously, much now depends on the quality of the holiday when it happens but in terms of organisation and customer service, I have been enormously impressed by eShores.
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Linda
I have now used this company twice, they go above and beyond for you , my daughter has also used them , and 2 of my friends have , that says it all , fantastic from start to finish, thank you rshores
Posted 6 days ago -
Melanie
Michelle was very helpful and assisted with all our requests and was very informative
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Maralyn
We have used eShores for a number of years and they are brilliant. We usually deal with Kadie and she always goes that extra mile for us. Would highly recommend them for all travel arrangements.
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Rachel Dorothy
My husband and I have been using eshores since 2013 and would highly recommend them for amazing tailor made holidays without any hidden costs. The ability to build exactly what we want every time and help guide us when we are undecided without making it feel like any effort is invaluable. Shoutout to Dave who puts up with my indecisiveness and hits it out of the park every time.
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Beverley
Matt has been most helpful in sorting out our holiday to Cape Town and Zanzibar.
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Penelope Anne
Emma was Fab … Efficient, listened to what we wanted and organised it in a flash Thank you
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Janet
Always good to book a holiday. E-shores makes the process extra special with their feel good attitude and always give value for money. Their expertise and knowledge is incomparable and can be assured you always get the best holiday and the best prices available. They are the best travel agents in the business as far as I am concerned. Would not go anywhere else - or trust my holiday with anyone else.
Posted 2 days ago -
PaulJoseph
We were referred to eShores by a friend who has holiday'd through eShores a number of times. Absolutelty great regards our booking for 4 active seventy year olds!.,to Vietnam and Cambodia in March 2026. Discussed our desires and understood fully what we wanted regarding high quality journey with private transport as approriate and staying in great hotels, whilst we will be able to engage in culture and local food. Journeying from north to south Vietnam then fly to Seim Reap Cambodia, flying via Dubai. NICK was superb in sorting this all out, and we consider aty an excellent overall price. Looking forward now to 2026!
Posted 2 days ago -
Marjorie
Professional, Patience, Listening skills, is on point. Have done many bookings with consultant Andy @ eShores. Any long haul holidays it's Andy for sure.
Posted 5 days ago -
Antony
Leanne was fantastic in helping us arrange our forthcoming holiday. Nothing was too much trouble and she went the extra mile to ensure we have the holiday we wanted. Obviously, much now depends on the quality of the holiday when it happens but in terms of organisation and customer service, I have been enormously impressed by eShores.
Posted 5 days ago -
Linda
I have now used this company twice, they go above and beyond for you , my daughter has also used them , and 2 of my friends have , that says it all , fantastic from start to finish, thank you rshores
Posted 6 days ago -
Melanie
Michelle was very helpful and assisted with all our requests and was very informative
Posted 6 days ago -
Maralyn
We have used eShores for a number of years and they are brilliant. We usually deal with Kadie and she always goes that extra mile for us. Would highly recommend them for all travel arrangements.
Posted 1 week ago -
RachelDorothy
My husband and I have been using eshores since 2013 and would highly recommend them for amazing tailor made holidays without any hidden costs. The ability to build exactly what we want every time and help guide us when we are undecided without making it feel like any effort is invaluable. Shoutout to Dave who puts up with my indecisiveness and hits it out of the park every time.
Posted 1 week ago -
Beverley
Matt has been most helpful in sorting out our holiday to Cape Town and Zanzibar.
Posted 1 week ago -
PenelopeAnne
Emma was Fab … Efficient, listened to what we wanted and organised it in a flash Thank you
Posted 1 week ago
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