Here’s our pick of the best walks in Franz Josef

There are so many great walks in Franz Josef, it’s hard to decide which are the best. We really liked the Franz Josef Glacier walk and Callery Gorge walk for easy fitness and great views.

See the full list of walks a bit further down this page. I haven’t managed to hike up Roberts Point yet, but Garry has and the hard slog to get to the summit was well worth it especially on a sunny day for excellent views of Franz Josef Glacier.

Better do the Glacier walk now!

Unfortunately, the view of the glacier face is getting further and further away with the glacier receding at such a fast rate, it’s a shame. Best you go there quickly before you can’t see it at all unless you take a heli hike or a scenic plane flight.

List of all walks in Franz Josef

Callery Gorge Swing Bridge|||||Callery Gorge Walk

Callery Gorge Walk

5.20 km • 1 Hour 20 Minutes • Easy
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My legs in the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools

Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools and Private Pools

3 main hot pools & 3 private hot pools right in the centre of Franz Josef town
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Small bridge with Franz Josef Glacier in the distance

Franz Josef Glacier Walk

2.50 kms • 1.5 Hours • Easy • On a sunny day the walk to Franz Josef Glacier is stunning.
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Heli-Hike Franz Josef Glacier 3 Hour Glacier Walk & Hot Pools - Copyright Freewalks NZ|Franz Josef Glacier walk

Heli-Hike Franz Josef Glacier 2.25 Hour Glacier Walk & Hot Pools

2.5 km • 3.5 Hours • Medium
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Lake Wombat|||||Lake Wombat Walk

Lake Wombat Walk, Franz Josef

3.80 km • 1 hr 30 mins return • Easy
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Roberts Point Track||||||Roberts Point Walking Track

Roberts Point Walking Track, Franz Josef

11 kms • 5 Hours Return • Medium
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The other end |Start of the Tatare Tunnel walk

Tatara Tunnel, Franz Josef

2.5 km • 1 hr 30 mins • Easy
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