Franz Josef, West Coast, New Zealand

The Franz Josef region is located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is an area of outstanding beauty. Lush rainforests, extreme mountains, glaciers and rivers. Come and enjoy some of our wilderness.

If you want some ideas for other activities to enjoy in the West Coast or Franz Josef region, we're happy to help.

A1 Rata Grove Motel

Ten spacious units in quiet and sunny location. Closest motel to bus stop, restaurant, shops and tavern. Guest laundry, continental breakfast available. Sky TV. Off road parking. Boat hire and fishing information.

Booking office for: Scenic flights - glaciers and Mount Cook guided glacier walks and helihikes.

Bookings and Enquiries
Contact: Anne and John Murray
Address: 6 Cron Street, PO Box 25, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (03) 752 0741
Toll Free: 0800 101 933 - for reservations and within New Zealand only
Fax: +64 (03) 752 0741
Email: ratagrove@xtra.co.nz Website: www.ratagrove.co.nz

Chateau Franz Backpackers

Warm, spacious character backpackers with 4-5 bed dorms, doubles, twins, share facilities.
Two kitchens/communal lounges. Sky big screen TV. Modern compact studios with tea/coffee, TV, video. Motel studios, full cooking.

Free spa, free soup, cosy log fire, card phone, 24 hour internet, bike hire, booking office, BBQ, tents, parking. Fun atmosphere, friendly hosts.

Bookings and Enquiries
Address: 8-10 Cron Street, PO Box 29, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand Phone: +64 (03) 752 0738
Toll Free: 0800 728 372 - for reservations and within New Zealand only
Fax: +64 (03) 752 0743
Email: chateaufranz@xtra.co.nz Website: www.chateaufranz.co.nz

Rainforest Backpackers

Rainforest setting. Stroll to the village. Alpine and glacier views. Under floor heating. Bar Restaurant. Spa and sauna. Purpose built, 2004, offering an extensive choice of economical quality accommodation. Single, twin or double or four or six bed dorm rooms, all with either ensuite or shared facilities.

Bookings and Enquiries
Contact: Sheena and Brendan Matthews
Address: Cron Street, PO Box 50, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (03) 752 0220
Toll Free: 0800 873 346 - for reservations and within New Zealand only
Fax: +64 (03) 752 0003
Email: comestay@rainforestretreat.co.nz Website: www.rainforestretreat.co.nz

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

The park is nestled beneath a breath-taking panorama of high mountains, spectacular glaciers and luxuriant rainforest. We offer excellent facilities and a bed for every budget including motels in a park, cabins, van and tent sites.

Come and join the people who know this area best, a fourth generation in Franz Josef/Westland.

Bookings and Enquiries
State Highway 6, P.O. Box 46, Franz Josef 7952
Phone: +64 (03) 752 0735
Freephone: 0800 467 897 for reservations & within New Zealand only
Fax: +64 (03) 752 0035
Email: bookings@mountain-view.co.nz Website: www.mountainview.co.nz

Glacier Gateway Motor Lodge

Closest motel to glacier. 500m south of village. 23 units (family rooms and studio, some with baths). Facilities for the disabled.

Single/double/queen/king size beds available. Most units with kitchenette and microwave. All units with tea/coffee/toast making facilities, TV, in-house video, phone, heating, cot/highchair.

Cooked/continental breakfast available. Bus stop at gate. All activities booked from reception.

Bookings and Enquiries
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Phone: +64 (03) 752 0776
Freephone: 0800 FRANZICE (0800 37269423) for reservations & within New Zealand only
Fax: +64 (03) 752 0732
Email: info@franzjosefmotels.co.nz Website: www.franzjosefmotels.co.nz

Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat

Newly built replica historical west coast homestead. Magnificent views - situated on farmland 5 minutes north of village, overlooking lake.

4th generation local pioneer family owner/operators
12 luxury rooms with tea/coffee facilities, TV/DVD, central heating, ensuite bathrooms & balconies
Guest lounge/dining room, open fire, BBQ, Spa Bathroom, Coffee Shop, home cooked breakfast
Peaceful location.

Contact Details

Address: Lake Mapourika, State Highway 6, PO Box 11, Franz Josef Glacier
Phone: +64 3 752 0012
Fax: +64 3 752 0021
Toll Free: 0800 FRANZ JOSEF - for reservations and within NZ only
Email: stay@glacier-retreat.co.nz Website: www.glacier-retreat.co.nz

Ribbonwood Retreat

Ribbonwood Retreat offers breathtaking views of mountains and glaciers from your bedroom window. Hosts Julie & Jo welcome you to their modern home and self-contained cottage.

Refresh yourself in our luxury bathrooms and sleep soundly in our comfortable beds. An ideal base for guided glacier walks, horse riding, scenic flights or kayaking.

Bookings and Enquiries Address: Greens Road, PO Box 30, Franz Josef Glacier
Phone: +64 3 752 0072
Fax: +64 3 752 0272
Email: ribbon.wood@xtra.co.nz Website: www.ribbonwood.net.nz

Fox Glacier Guiding, New Zealand Glacier Walks & Alpine Adventures

Enjoy a breathtaking guided walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company.

Guided glacier walks & heli-hikes on New Zealand's West Coast's longest glacier. Ski tours, mountaineering trips and instruction with professional mountain guides amongst New Zealand's highest peaks.

Bookings and Enquiries
State Highway 6, PO Box 38, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
Phone: :+64 3 751 0825 Fax: +64 3 751 0857
Freephone: 0800 111 600 for reservations & within New Zealand only
Email: info@foxguides.co.nz Website: www.foxguides.co.nz

Te Weheka Inn

Purpose built boutique hotel at Fox Glacier Village on the South Island's West Coast offering luxury bed & breakfast accommodation with ensuite bathrooms, sumptuous breakfast, guest lounge and laundry.

Bookings and Enquiries
State Highway 6, PO Box 90, Fox Glacier, South Westland, New Zealand
Phone: :+64 3 751 0730 Fax: +64 3 751 0731
Freephone: 0800 313 414 for reservations & within New Zealand only
Email: stay@teweheka.co.nz Website: www.teweheka.co.nz

Terrace Motel, Franz Josef

Lovely motel units offering fully serviced apartments, or self catering facilities, bed and breakfast either continental or cooked can also be provided.

Make Terrace Motel the base for your West Coast stay to enjoy this unique and beautiful rainforest and glacial region.

Bookings and Enquiries
Terrace Motel
Tom and Rosemary Skinner
Cnr Cowan Street & Graham Place, P.O. Box 44, Franz Josef, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 752 0130 Fax: +64 3 752 0190
Email:stay@terracemotel.co.nz Website: www.terracemotel.co.nz

Across Country Quad Bikes

Follow the ancient glacial pathways carved into the landscape by ice and water and enjoy the thrill of driving these fun 2-seater ATV quad bikes through this wild place.

You will be amazed at what is around every twist and turn in the magnificent Franz Josef glacier region. Follow the trail from riverbeds to forests, grasslands sand and mud. Feel the thrill of fresh air in your face and the excitement of riding ATV quads.

Bookings and Enquiries
Main Road, Franz Josef, PO Box 133, Glacier Country, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
Phone: :+64 (3) 752 0123 Fax: +64 (3) 752 0121
Email: info@acrosscountryquadbikes.co.nz
Website: www.acrosscountryquadbikes.co.nz

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