Westland Tai Poutini National Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fox Glacier showing forests, a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Fox Glacier showing landscape views, snow and a lake or waterhole
Fox Glacier showing a waterfall, mountains and mist or fog
Fox Glacier featuring mountains
Fox Glacier featuring mountains, mist or fog and a cascade
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 Rp2.414.130 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.414.130
Rp2.776.210 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mount Cook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
excellent
"clean room with great view"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Aoraki Court Motel

Aoraki Court Motel

4.5 out of 5
26 Bowen Drive, Mount Cook
The price is Rp3.400.135 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp3.400.135
Rp3.910.155 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Mount Cook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Governors Bush Walk Trailhead ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (966 reviews)
"The weather didn’t cooperate when we were there for the weekend but we made the best of it. It was great to come back to the motel right in the National Park to dry off in between hikes. We loved the kitchen area to make food, the space in our room, and the heated floors. The bed wasn’t great for ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Aoraki Court Motel
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

4 out of 5
101 Bowen Drive, Mount Cook
The price is Rp2.244.089 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp2.244.089
Rp2.580.702 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Mount Cook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (404 reviews)
"Very rustic and quaint!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Lovely huge apartment with loft bedroom, comfortable & warm, just like home! Hubby loved having full Sky tv access for Sunday sports!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Glenfern Villas
Franz Josef Treetops

Franz Josef Treetops

3.5 out of 5
64 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Well apppointed indoor and outdoor area. Outside spa baths in a bush setting listening to Keas was awesome. Warm and cosy with lots of heating options. Hotel quality stay."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Franz Josef Treetops
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Popular places to visit

Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

4.5/5(33 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
Fox Glacier showing a river or creek, mist or fog and mountains

Fox Glacier

4/5(24 reviews)

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

Fox Glacier

Alex Knob

3.5/5(2 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 mountain views in this quaint area.

Alex Knob

Roberts Point

3/5(1 review)

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

Air Safaris

3.5/5(2 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

Sentinel Rock

2.5/5(2 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 mountain views in this quaint area.

Sentinel Rock

Things to do

Helicopter flying over the Southern Alps

55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter

Rp7.140.367
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter
Snow Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Rp3.529.004
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Rp8.015.807
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

Rp15.719.197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown
Heli Hike Fox Glacier

Heli Hike Fox Glacier

Rp7.045.326
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Heli Hike Fox Glacier
Snow Landing

Fox and Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Rp4.486.902
per adult
Fox and Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef
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