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Our aim is to offer the essentials, at an affordable price, while surrounded by peaceful rainforest. Located directly opposite the Glacier Base building, home to the iSite, Hot Pools, Franz Josef Glacier Guides and DOC you can park up and relax

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.

Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon

Helicopter Scenic Flights and Snow Landings. Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Tasman Glacier, Mount Cook Aoraki, Mount Tasman. Westland Tai Poutini National Park. West Coast.

Enjoy a pre-dinner drink on the decks or cosy up in front of the fireplace before settling in for a relaxed dining experience at Monsoon bar & restaurant.

Moraines are the debris of rocks and stones left when a glacier retreats. Explore old moraine surfaces on this easy, short walk, south of Fox Glacier township.

Sunset Motels has a three star rating. We have the best views of Mt Cook & Mt Tasman from every unit. Studios, spa & family units available.

Bruce Bay - or Mahitahi - is a small coastal settlement with stunning sea vistas and a wonderfully wild windswept beach, 40km south of Fox Glacier and 80 km from Haast.

Kahere Retreat is a family run and uniquely handcrafted eco lodge located in the beautiful world heritage Glacier Country of the wild West Coast.

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you’ll view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vastness the glaciers.

A fun opportunity to explore the untamed natural wilderness of Fox Glacier valley. Your experienced guide will take you on a journey of discovery to enjoy the rainforest, hike a secret track and grab a stunning photo of the Fox Glacier.

As an introduction to mountaineering this heli-trek trip cannot be surpassed. Fly into the Fox Glacier valley and hike to the Chancellor Dome summit for magnificent views of New Zealand's highest peaks & the Tasman Sea. Good fitness required.