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One of the respected Bella Vista Accommodation chain of 27 motels nationwide. You can depend on us for a warm welcome and comfortable, consistent experience all following the same recognisable Bella Vista design. Includes free car-park & free WIFI.

Explore beyond the Glaciers with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours. Join a mirror-lake Kayak Tour a Scenic Boat Tour or Fishing trip on Lake Mapourika – OR join an thrilling Off-Road Adventure Tour!  The best of Franz Josef Glacier is at your fingertips.

Nestled amongst native bush at the feet of the Southern Alps, Rainforest Retreat offers deluxe Tree House, Tree Lodge, Tree Huts and Park Motel accommodation, and a friendly and fun backpackers and holiday camp.

Franz Josef Wilderness Tours is a locally owned and operated family business in Franz Josef. Kayak, Cruise or Fish with us on Lake Mapourika

Franz Josef Treetops offers the ideal place for a family or group of friends to relax while visiting Franz Josef Glacier. Stay in the centre of the town while surrounded by treeferns.

You’ll find our Glacier shop in the Franz Josef Glacier township, a 30 minute drive north of Fox Glacier.

Take in the truly magnificent views of Franz Josef Glacier and surrounds with this 25-minute helicopter flight, including a 10-minute landing. See lush rainforest, the amazing glacier, and the impressive Southern Alps. Snow levels vary seasonally.

The Franz Josef campervan park is located right in the centre of Franz Josef with free WIFI, hot showers, laundry and kitchen facilities. We are a small purpose built site, offering the most central location of all campervan parks.

15 well appointed rooms set in a quiet location just 2.5 kms north of Franz Josef Glacier. Base yourself here with us while you explore the Glacier area, mountains, rain forest and beaches and much more!

Campsite located near an old gold mining settlement and a seal colony. Tracks lead to historic suction and bucket dredges, and Galway Beach.

It is our passion to be up in the air enjoying every minute of the stunning views. That feeling and that view is what we would love to share with you, and we promise to give you a once in a lifetime experience.