Plan your trip

Come and relax here at Chateau Backpackers & Motels after your fun-filled day on the glacier, with a cozy log fire, free breakfast, free movies and free popcorn, friendly informative staff and a great atmosphere.

Affordable accommodation in Franz Josef with free soup, breakfast, popcorn, spa pool, and international phone calls.

Situated in Haast Township this is the place to visit for a huge range of possum merino products.

Lonely Planet’s guide says it all: ‘You can’t beat the Paroa Pub for genuine West Coast hospitality’.

The Terrace, Franz Josef Glacier offers modern accommodation on a quiet side street right in the centre of Franz Josef.

Once a leading coal mining town, Denniston sits high on a steep incline railway once described as the eight wonder of the world. Spectacular scenery, incredible history, a West Coast must see.

Woodland Glen Lodge provides quality B&B in a country setting only three minutes drive from the centre of Hokitika. The ideal base or local and regional attractions. Allow at least two nights.

Hotel Lake Brunner is situated in Moana, and overlooks the picturesque Lake Brunner. A multi-functional venue, the Hotel offers a range of accommodation from budget to premier, luxury Wood Fired Hot Hubs, and the onsite Kingfisher Bar and Restaurant.

Fly by helicopter over the icefalls of the Fox Glacier & overnight high in the Southern Alps in the historic Chancellor Hut – a truly magnificent NZ alpine mountaineering experience.

HeliServices.NZ Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 20 minutes) - Explore the Fox Glacier to 6,000ft and land on the snow with exceptional views of New Zealand's Southern Alps.

Take the Rainforest Train through the Nile River Canyon and explore the enormous Ananui Cave system. You will view an ancient wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites experience one of the world's best GlowWorm displays!