Westland Tai Poutini National Park Travel Guide

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Rainforest Retreat
Rainforest Retreat
4 out of 5
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$151 per night from 30 Sep to 1 Oct
AU$151
per night
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (890 reviews)
"Beautiful accommodation which was very convienient to the local shops and restaurants"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2024

Rainforest Retreat
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
4.5 out of 5
89 Terrace Road, Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook
The price is AU$468 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$468
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mount Cook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location for all Mt Cook related activities. The room was spacious, and the view of the mountain incredible. We had a snowstorm overnight and staff were incredibly helpful with providing us with advice and scrapers to remove the snow. Also the buffet dinner was one of the best I've ever ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sep. 2024

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
4 out of 5
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AU$164 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$164
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (578 reviews)
"Nice comfortable hotel"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
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Punga Grove
Punga Grove
3 out of 5
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"This was a lovely place to stay. Really appreciated the fireplace being on when we arrived. The room was well laid out and very clean. Only complaint was the scaffolding around the place (was not noisy though)."

Reviewed on 17 Sep. 2024

Punga Grove
Glenfern Villas
Glenfern Villas
4.5 out of 5
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (350 reviews)
"The perfect base to explore Franz Josef. Lovely area and beautiful setting."

Reviewed on 23 Sep. 2024

Glenfern Villas
Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)
Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)
Westland District
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Hari Hari. Enjoy a garden, in-room fireplaces, and a spa tub. Popular attraction Willberg Walk Trail Access is ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Amazing stay!
"A great spot and very friendly hosts. Loved the record player and puzzles. Was just what we needed after a long day skiing the day before. Thank you Kath and Dan 🙂"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2024

Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)
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Popular places to visit

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Franz Josef Glacier

4.5/5(169 reviews)

Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Franz Josef Glacier
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Fox Glacier

4.5/5(112 reviews)

Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.

Fox Glacier
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Alex Knob

5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Alex Knob during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

Alex Knob
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Roberts Point

5/5(4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Roberts Point during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

Roberts Point
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Air Safaris

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Air Safaris and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Air Safaris
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Sentinel Rock

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Westland Tai Poutini National Park with a stop at Sentinel Rock. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

Sentinel Rock

Activities

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Heli Hike Fox Glacier

AU$622
Per adult
Heli Hike Fox Glacier
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Tandem Skydive 13,000ft from Franz Josef

AU$367
Per adult
Tandem Skydive 13,000ft from Franz Josef
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Franz Josef Nature Tour

AU$97
Per adult
Franz Josef Nature Tour
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55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter

AU$643
Per adult
55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli Ice Climb

AU$940
Per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli Ice Climb
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Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

AU$1,378
Per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown
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Cities near Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Mount Cook National Park

Mount Cook

Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

Fox Glacier which includes a river or creek

Fox Glacier

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Hari Hari