4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
This is a rainforest, so expect to get wet on hikes.
Franz Josef Glacier
Travel Guide
Visit Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Rainforest Deluxe
46 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Franz Josef Glacier and Westcoast Wildlife Centre are located nearby.
Alpine Glacier Motel
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Punga Grove
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. ...
Glenfern Villas
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 ...
Te Awa Cottages
2871 Franz Josef Hwy, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Glacier Hot Pools
4.5/5(25 reviews)
You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
4.5/5(13 reviews)
You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.
Waiho Hot Tubs
You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Pilot's Choice - 2 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 35mins
$268
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Franz Josef: 30-min Flight Franz Josef & Tasman Glaciers
$238
per adult
Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight
$265
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)
$201
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Unfortunately we hit very poor weather conditions so we did not get to see the area as we had hoped.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Peter's Pool was gorgeous. Go when it's dark and see the glow worms.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Areas like this are why I am glad we drove up the West side of the island.
2/5 - Disappointing
Anonymous
Big tourist trap!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We have seen many glaciers so did not go to this one. We were just passing through.
- Glacier Hot Pools
- Westcoast Wildlife Centre
- Waiho Hot Tubs
- Our Lady of the Alps
- St James Anglican Church
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Mount Cook National Park
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hooker Valley Track
- Fox Glacier
- Lake Matheson
- Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
- Alex Knob
- Roberts Point
- Gillespies Beach
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Murchison Glacier
- Big Sky
- Air Safaris
- Godley Glacier
- Sentinel Rock
- Lake Mapourika
- Peak Viewpoint
- Lake Gault
- Hooker Glacier
- Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery
- Mount Tasman