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A first-hand exploration of a glacier by chopper, seeing only what experienced mountaineers can reach is a wilderness experience you’ll never forget.

Welcome to Dawson’s Hotel – the perfect base for your West Coast adventures.

Discover Riverstone Karamea, close to nature, close to town, close to perfect. Stay in our stunning two bedroom boutique Chalet Accommodation.

Twin Glacier Fox and Franz (departing Fox Glacier village) - This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. While landed on the snow photograph Mount Cook and Mount Tasman (allow 30 minutes).

Franz Josef Glacier Guides gives you the opportunity to experience the most spectacular glacier environment available to the general public. We offer a range of glacier hiking trips and experiences that will allow you to see ice formations firsthand.

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

This flight covers it all. Snow landings, glacier icefalls, crevasses and neves, all with views from the ocean to the alps. Cross the Southern Alps’ rugged spine & circle the peak of New Zealand’s highest mountain, the magnificent Aoraki / Mount Cook

Best in the West coffee, pancakes, bacon/egg butties, whitebait sandwiches, great banter and local information.

Join us on a real West Coast experience, as we visit 'Treasures of the West Coast: Pancake Rocks, Hokitika Gorge, Treetop Walk, Pounamu Pathway or Kiwi Centre.- Includes all transfers, entry & 2 nights Qualmark accommodation.

Clocktower Cafe

Clean, quiet ground floor studio and family rooms located in a quiet part of town. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.