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SnakeBite Brewery & Restaurant, located on the main street in Franz Josef Glacier, serves authentic Southeast Asian & Kiwi dishes from their fresh tasty menu.

This delightful short walk follows a stream through the rainforest. Glow worms can be seen along the trail.

Gillespies Beach, out of Fox Glacier, offers a scenic drive, lovely views of the Southern Alps, an historic cemetery and many coastal walks.

Westwood Lodge offers stylish accommodation in a delightful, quiet, landscaped native bush garden. Our luxurious Bed & Breakfast Lodge is the ideal place to unwind, relax and explore the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding area.

A combination of the Franz Josef Glacier Nature Tour, Fox Glacier Nature Tour and the Lake Matheson Nature Tour. Experience all three of these popular visitor sites in our area all in one day and save.

Opened Jan 2014 our complex is set amongst native bush within easy walking distance of all attractions and amenities in Franz Josef Village. Beautiful apartment like units.

Situated on the very edge of the Westland World Heritage Park, the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier will welcome you in true New Zealand style.

Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over the glacier with a unique guided walk amongst the ice caves, pinnacles and seracs of the pristine alpine environment.

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.

Lonely Planet judged the West Coast Wildlife Centre in Franz Josef as one of the 12 must see things to visit in New Zealand. This is the largest kiwi hatching facility in the South Island and must see" all weather attraction. See live Tuatara & Kiwi.