Plan your trip

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.

Indo Kiwi is set on a coastal property on the famous Great Coast Highway, 65 minutes from Greymouth, 35 minutes from Westport and just a seven-minute drive from Punakaiki (site of the 'Pancake Rocks').

Discover Lake Mapourika the scenic gem of the West Coast. Our boat tours depart at the iconic Jetty Bay, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy Scenic Cruises and guided nature walks with breathtaking views of the Southern Alps.

The Terrace Franz Josef Glacier offers modern accommodation on a quiet side street right in the centre of Franz Josef. Park up, relax and walk to all the town has to offer.

Hotel Lake Brunner can be found nestled within the Southern Alps where lies one of New Zealand’s great wilderness lakes, formed during the last ice age. Situated on the shores of Lake Brunner, Hotel Lake Brunner offers you a warm West Coast welcome.

Waiatoto River Safari will take you on an incredible eco jet boat adventure perfect for older folk and the less mobile. The only ocean to alps river tour in New Zealand, voted by Lonely Planet as one of the top-rated boat tours in New Zealand.

Heritage tour exploring the highlights of Ōkārito Village. Iconic wharf shed history, then a guided walk up a viewpoint, hearing NZ birds. Views on the beach of NZ's highest mountains (Aoraki Mt Cook & Tasman), FJ Glacier, Ōkārito Lagoon & village.

At Gift NZ we stock all sorts of things that we love and hope you will love too!

Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based at the Gateway to the southern Alps, adjacent to the Hokitika Gorge. Climb aboard to view glaciers, west coast Native bush, alpine terrain, historic huts and more.

Close to Reefton township and a great base for exploring Victoria Forest Park walks.

For travellers with limited time, our one way or return scenic flights from Franz Josef to Tekapo over the main divide of the Southern Alps let you experience the other side without the 8 hour drive.

Photography Tours and Workshops led by a world wide published, renowned New Zealand professional landscape photographer and art gallery owner Petr Hlavacek.