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
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
58 On Cron Motel
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Rainforest Deluxe
46 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs are located nearby.
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 mountain 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 mountain 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
Franz Josef: 30-min Flight Franz Josef & Tasman Glaciers
$242
per adult
Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer
$481
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins
$360
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Franz Josef: 4-Glacier Helicopter Ride with 2 Landings
$489
per adult
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
- Mount Cook National Park
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hooker Valley Track
- Lake Matheson
- Fox Glacier
- Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
- Alex Knob
- Roberts Point
- Gillespies Beach
- Hooker Glacier
- Big Sky
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Peak Viewpoint
- Sentinel Rock
- Air Safaris
- Godley Glacier
- Murchison Glacier
- Lake Mapourika
- Lake Gault
- Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery
- Mount Tasman
- Waiho Bailey Bridge