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

Multiple type of rooms including one or two bedroom chalets and one bedroom unit nestled in the heart of the Glacier Country of the world famous Southern Alps. Enjoy your stay with family or friends in our lovely retreat.

From Fox or Franz Josef Village fly over both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, soaring first over the townships and then following the ice flow high up into the upper reaches.

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.

Campsite in an area popular for boating, trout fishing and swimming.

A Return shuttle service from your accommodation to the glacier carpark and back on a set timetable. Set fee.
Also available for private charters POA.

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

Walk or cycle through bush from Franz Josef township to the Franz Josef Glacier car park.

Fantastic day long ice climbing adventure on the upper part of the mighty Fox Glacier, New Zealand with the added thrill of 2 helicopter flights. Suitable for novices and experts alike. Good fitness level required.

Explore the Fox Glacier area & learn about the flora and fauna, glaciology and geography surrounding this glacier. Fully guided walk taking you off the beaten path where the unguided public are restricted.

Reflection Lodge is a boutique B&B in a private garden setting in Fox Glacier (West Coast NZ) with fantastic mountain views.

Lighting of the beacons that run along The White Mountains (Ered Nimrais) from Gondor to Rohan was filmed at Mount Gunn, near Franz Josef, West Coast.