Franz Josef Glacier Accommodations

Comfortable and spotlessly clean motel with a magical mountain backdrop serves as the perfect base for your West Coast adventures. Our en-suite rooms have been updated and refreshed and come with Smart TVs with Sky TV sports, entertainment, and movie channels and fully equipped kitchenettes.

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Experience New Zealand’s largest glacier with the country’s most experienced guides. Choose from thrilling heli-hikes, ice climbing, or scenic treks, tailored to all fitness levels—from 4 hours to 2 days. Explore stunning ice formations, the upper icefall, or the wild Fox Glacier valley via guided walks or e-bike adventures.

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Discover New Zealand’s wild West Coast with Cycle Journeys. Ride the Wilderness and Kawatiri Coastal Trails with personalised packages, quality bikes, and seamless logistics. Worry-free adventures, proudly local, and award-winning service - Qualmark Gold and TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026.

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Explore West Coast delivers premium small-group and private tours across New Zealand’s rugged West Coast. With seamless connections from the TranzAlpine train, we showcase dramatic landscapes, local history, and genuine hospitality. Our flexible experiences create standout itineraries for all seeking authentic, high-value adventures that leave lasting impressions.

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Join Fox Glacier Guiding for the experience of a lifetime. Enjoy world-class service, top-tier safety, and expert interpretation on adventures like the Flying Fox Heli hike, Extreme Fox, ice climbing, Chancellor Heli-Treks, or E-bike & Hike. Outdoors Mark certified, with guides trained by the NZ Mountain Guides Association.

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With exclusive landing rights on the Glacier, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of two new experiences: Glacier Overnighter, on-glacier camping experience and Glacier Encounter, scenic flight and glacier landing. Designed for adventurers seeking unique, unforgettable journeys, these additions reflect our commitment to delivering premier, safe, and memorable glacier explorations.

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Explore further in Franz Josef Glacier with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours, a family-owned and operated wilderness guiding company. Join a kayak tour, scenic boat cruise, or fishing charter on the stunning Lake Mapourika - or venture through rainforest and riverbed on a Quad Bike Tour.

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The highest review scored and Tourism New Zealand's only GOLD-rated 4-Star plus accommodation in Greymouth. Goldfield Suites is an adults-only tranquil oasis nestled within 2 hectares of native bush and placed to make the most of the far-seeing rural and alpine views. Our 4 modern, large, self-contained cottages are light and airy with luxurious touches.

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HeliServices.NZ is an experienced helicopter flightseeing company providing you with a diverse range of South Island scenic helicopter flights and private charters in some of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine heights and coastal regions.

HeliServices.NZ has an experienced team with a total focus on the safety and wellbeing of everyone who flies with us. We look forward to welcoming you onboard!

Stay in the heart of Hokitika at the beautifully restored Hokitika Fire Station, a historic landmark reimagined as a luxury Hokitika hotel.

Featuring five uniquely styled, self-contained apartments, this iconic building blends heritage charm with modern comforts.  Experience the freedom of self-catering with the ease of a central location—just moments from Hokitika Beach, scenic trails, and local dining.

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Join our knowledgeable, Kiwi guides to view our magical West Coast scenic treasures,. Where times stands still, in all it's natural glory. A REAL West Coast experience like no other... with locals, who have a passion for their home and environment.

From short guided tours or fully inclusive guided bespoke tour packages to suit your travel plans.

Ka tae manuhiri mai, Ka hoki hoa piripono atu

Arrive as our guest, depart as our friend

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Kiwi Journeys specialise in curating cycling itineraries that deliver unforgettable memories on the West Coast Wilderness Trail, a great ride on the West Coast of New Zealand. With a passion for connecting visitors to the rich local history, cultural experiences and phenomenal landscapes, Kiwi Journeys’ single and multi-day self-guided bike tours deliver enriching experiences for visitors.

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All of the rooms at Lake Brunner Eco Lodge have a unique charm, each designed to immerse guests in the natural beauty and tranquility of the surroundings. Our accommodations feature eco-friendly materials, luxurious comforts, and spacious designs that blend harmoniously with the environment, providing a restful escape in the heart of the West Coast Wilderness. Our well appointed rooms are the perfect place to wind down and relax after a day exploring the rainforest, kayaking the lake, or exploring the coast.

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Located at the top of the South Island, within driving distance to 4 of New Zealand’s National Parks - the Kahurangi National Park, the Nelson Lakes National Park, Paparoa National Park (West Coast) and the Abel-Tasman National Park.

For private, crowd-free and quiet stays within a 500-acre native NZ rainforest, the Maruia River, and epic views of mountain landscapes. You can choose to rest and relax in nature or go for an active outdoor adventure nearby.

Okarito Kayaks is a family-owned business offering freedom rentals and personalised guided trips on the beautiful Okarito Lagoon. Explore at your own pace or with a guide, and on clear days enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Cook and the Southern Alps. Small, flexible, and truly unforgettable.

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We are pleased to offer you a variety of exciting guided bush walks, and guided cave tours in a unique and remote corner of the warm rainforest of the Northern West Coast of New Zealand, near Karamea: The Oparara.

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The Paparoa Experience blends Māori Culture with History & Geology - captivating visitors by giving them an immersive insight to the history of the Paparoa National Park. Crafted by Gibson Group, the experience is executed through innovative technology, delivering an extraordinary experience to visitors.

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Pounamu Pathway - Mawhera

With spectacular architectural designs featuring treasured tribal patterns, master carving and other traditional artforms, the Māwhera Pa celebrates mātauranga (knowledge) and manaakitanga (hospitality) of Poutini Ngāi Tahu (people of the West Coast).

Step inside to be wowed by five themed storytelling whare (houses) flowing through a central ātea (open space). See contemporary, large scale-sculptures and stunning audio-visuals inspired by ancient traditions.

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The E’scapes are four lovely holiday homes, Treescapes, Seascapes, Nikauscapes and Cliffscapes.  They showcase what Punakaiki is all about - subtropical forest, classic West Coast beaches and towering limestone cliffs.

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Experience the cozy seclusion of our Executive Studios which come with shower over spa bath, gas fire and a private deck. All our updated and refreshed rooms are spacious and comfortable and take full advantage of the surrounding bush to create a calming, green environment. Sit and relax with a cuppa in our conservatory alcove and be transported into the alpine rainforest.

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Nestled in historic Reefton, Reefton Distilling Co. produces award-winning premium spirits, including Little Biddy Gin, Wild Rain Vodka, seasonal liqueurs, and Moonlight Creek Whisky. Located in the restored Harold Bros General Store, the distillery offers tastings, retail, and a unique West Coast experience amid Victoria Forest Park’s natural beauty.

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Rimu Lodge is the only Qualmark 5 star lodge on the West Coast of the South Island.

Nestled in a stunning landscape of pristine forest and majestic mountain ranges. Soak up the peace and tranquility of this architecturally designed lodge. 

Perfectly located to take in its breath-taking surroundings, the lodge is also just 10 minutes’ drive from Hokitika’s cafes and restaurants.

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Shantytown Heritage Park is New Zealand’s only fully recreated 19th-century gold mining town, located amidst the lush native rainforest of the West Coast. Since its official opening in 1971, it has offered visitors an immersive and authentic glimpse into the vibrant history and pioneering spirit of the region’s gold rush era.

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Discover the National Kiwi Centre in Hokitika, home to live kiwi, tuatara, giant longfin eels, crayfish, and more. Watch kiwi feeding, hand-feed eels, and try catching freshwater crayfish. With an indoor nocturnal house and interactive experiences, this family-friendly attraction offers a fun and educational wildlife adventure year-round.

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Underworld Adventures offers an unforgettable cave rafting journey in Paparoa National Park. Travel by rainforest train, explore vast limestone caves adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, then float through magical glow-worm grottoes. Finish with the spectacular 'Ananui' exit and a fun ride down the Nile River’s playful rapids.

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Soar through rainforest canopies on this two-hour guided adventure. Stroll the treetop walk, climb the 47m spiral tower, then launch side-by-side on the thrilling tandem zipline. Combining nature, fun, and breathtaking views, this unforgettable experience is perfect for all ages and a must-do on the West Coast.

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Enjoy a premier river safari on the Waiatoto River of over 2 hours and journey comfortably into remote Haast backcountry that would take days to travel through on foot. Be awed by the majestic landscape and stunning scenery on this unbeatable wilderness experience.

Ideal for all ages, including mobility challenged.

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