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The South Island of New Zealand, known as Te Waipounamu, offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and vibrant culture, making it an ideal travel destination. As the largest island in New Zealand, it boasts diverse landscapes from the majestic Southern Alps to the serene Canterbury Plains. Visitors can explore top attractions such as Aoraki / Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand, and the stunning Fiordland National Park, home to the famous Milford Sound.

For those seeking the best neighborhoods to stay, Christchurch and Queenstown are popular choices. Christchurch, the largest city on the island, offers a mix of urban charm and natural beauty, while Queenstown is renowned for its adventure sports and breathtaking scenery.

Whether you're drawn to the bustling city life or the tranquil countryside, South Island provides a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable holiday experience.

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Rocky Creek Shepherds Hut
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Guest house in Fox Glacier · 61.98 km from centre

9.1

 

17 reviews

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This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

There is a seating area, a dining area, and a kitchenette complete with a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Continental and American breakfast options with fruit and juice are available each morning.

Guests at Rocky Creek Shepherds Hut can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Hokitika Airport is 99 miles from the property.

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Kea Retreat
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Holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef · 62.02 km from centre

9.5

 

63 reviews

Providing a garden, Kea Retreat provides accommodations in Franz Josef. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Hokitika Airport is 84 miles away.

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TWO FOUR CRON Franz Josef
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Holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef · 62.02 km from centre

9.0

 

33 reviews

A recently renovated vacation home, TWO FOUR CRON Franz Josef offers accommodations in Franz Josef. This vacation home provides free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi. Guests can use a garden.

Providing mountain views, this vacation home also provides guests with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Hokitika Airport is 84 miles away.

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Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel
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Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.04 km from centre

8.4

 

155 reviews

With a stay at Glow Worm Accommodation - Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. This eco-certified hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools.

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Glow Worm Accommodation
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Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef · 62.06 km from centre

8.2

 

2,029 reviews

Glow Worm Accommodations is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private rooms with attached bathroom. Free unlimited WiFi is included.

All rooms include a free vegetable soup in the evening as well as BBQ facilities and free use of the spa pool.

All guests at Glow Worm Accommodations have 24-hour access to the large communal kitchen and lounge area, with a 50-inch flat-screen TV and shelf full of games for social nights. The lounge area is equipped with couches and a large range of movies where guests can warm up next to the fireplace and enjoy some free popcorn.

Glow Worm Accommodations is a 25-minute drive from Fox Glacier. A variety of restaurants and bars is less than 10 minutes’ walk away.

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The Terrace
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Motel in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.06 km from centre

9.0

 

587 reviews

A stay at The Terrace places you in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Te Wahipounamu. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools.

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The Fishers @33
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Geraldine · 62.06 km from centre

9.6

 

241 reviews

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Providing a garden, The Fishers @33 offers accommodations in Geraldine. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests.

The bed and breakfast consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries, and a seating area. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruit and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service.

Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Geraldine, like fishing, hiking, and walking tours. Skiing, golfing, and cycling are possible within the area, and The Fishers @33 offers ski storage space.

Richard Pearse Airport is 19 miles away.

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10 Cottages
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Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.07 km from centre

9.0

 

333 reviews

With a stay at 10 Cottages, you'll be centrally located in Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Glacier Hot Pools. This hotel is within the vicinity of Franz Josef Glacier.

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Ngā Whare Mānatu
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Geraldine · 62.09 km from centre

9.7

 

79 reviews

Offering garden views, Ngā Whare Mānatu in Geraldine provides accommodations and an open-air bath. This bed and breakfast features air-conditioned accommodations with a patio. The bed and breakfast also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.

Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bathrobes, and slippers. A dishwasher, a microwave, and toaster are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 19 miles from the bed and breakfast.

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The Ferns Hideaway
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Holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef · 62.12 km from centre

9.3

 

117 reviews

Providing a garden, The Ferns Hideaway features accommodations in Franz Josef. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Featuring a terrace and garden views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Hokitika Airport is 84 miles from the property.

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Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
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Motel in Fox Glacier · 62.12 km from centre

8.4

 

338 reviews

When you stay at Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels in Fox Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Matheson. This motel is within the region of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier.

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Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
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Motel in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.15 km from centre

8.6

 

527 reviews

Breakfast available

When you stay at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Waiho Hot Tubs. This eco-certified motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St James Anglican Church.

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Punga Grove
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Aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.20 km from centre

9.2

 

211 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at Punga Grove in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Wahipounamu.

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Rainforest Deluxe
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Tree house property in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.23 km from centre

9.6

 

76 reviews

When you a stay at Rainforest Deluxe in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs.

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
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Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.27 km from centre

8.2

 

602 reviews

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With a stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This eco-certified hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

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58 On Cron Motel
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Motel in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.33 km from centre

9.4

 

300 reviews

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When you stay at 58 On Cron Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Waiho Hot Tubs and 4 minutes by foot from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Alex Knob.

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Six Kamahi Guest Studio
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Apartment in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef · 62.33 km from centre

8.6

 

91 reviews

Featuring a garden, Six Kamahi Guest Studio features accommodations in Franz Josef. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Hokitika Airport is 84 miles from the property.

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Sunset Motel
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Motel in Fox Glacier · 62.35 km from centre

8.4

 

300 reviews

Breakfast available

Located in Fox Glacier, Sunset Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Te Wahipounamu. This eco-certified motel is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Matheson and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Gault.

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Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
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Motel in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.38 km from centre

9.6

 

614 reviews

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When you stay at Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Glacier Hot Pools and 6 minutes by foot from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This eco-certified motel is within the region of Franz Josef Glacier and Air Safaris.

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Misty Peaks Cottage
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Apartment in Fox Glacier · 62.41 km from centre

7.5

 

46 reviews

Featuring a garden, Misty Peaks Cottage features accommodations in Fox Glacier. The apartment provides free Wifi and free private parking.

Providing a balcony and garden views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The nearest airport is Hokitika Airport, 99 miles from the apartment.

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