Attractions in Franz Josef, West Coast.
To appreciate the beauty and scale of the Glacier region, there is nothing better than seeing it from the air. The Grand Traverse is a magnificent flight encompassing 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and spectacular scenery. With approximately 50 minutes flying time, The Grand Traverse reveals golden tussock lands, turquoise glacier lakes amongst New Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers. Every passenger has a window seat, an...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Franz Josef updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Friday 19th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:17 and will set at 17:59. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 8mph.
On Saturday 20th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:18 and will set at 17:58. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 12.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 10mph.
On Sunday 21st April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:19 and will set at 17:56. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 12.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 9mph.
On Monday 22nd April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:21 and will set at 17:55. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 13.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
On Tuesday 23rd April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:22 and will set at 17:53. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 11.6°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 6mph.
On Wednesday 24th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:23 and will set at 17:52. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 12.6°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 6mph.
On Thursday 25th April 2024 the sun will rise at 07:24 and will set at 17:50. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.6°C. A light shower is possible, 2mm of rainfall is possible today. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 9mph.
Our weather forecast for Franz Josef is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
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Franz Josef
West Coast
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0800 723 274
To appreciate the beauty and scale of the Glacier region, there is nothing better than seeing it from the air. The Grand Traverse is a magnificent flight encompassing 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and spectacular scenery. With approximately 50 minutes flying time, The Grand Traverse reveals golden tussock lands, turquoise glacier lakes amongst New Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers. Every passenger has a window seat, and all aircraft have ‘wings above’ to ensure optimum viewing below.
Throughout the year, view for yourself the dazzling scenery of snow on the Southern Alps, in glacial valleys and ice-carved landscapes. Pilots provide an informative in-flight commentary, dedicated to providing an excellent passenger experience every time. The company takes great pride in the quality of the operation and the experience it provides. Air Safaris have been flying aircraft in and around the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks since 1970. Over that period, Air Safaris has grown from a single aircraft operation to operating New Zealand’s largest privately owned fleet of modern flight-seeing aircraft. 40 years later, Air Safaris continues to offer the respected ‘Grand Traverse’ flight from both Lake Tekapo and Franz Josef bases.