Title: Franz Josef Glacier Travel Guide: Best of Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Franz Josef Glacier](https://expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels.d10398.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Franz Josef Glacier](https://expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Holiday-Rentals.d10398.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Franz Josef Glacier](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Franz-Josef-Glacier.d10398.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Franz Josef Glacier](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Franz-Josef-Glacier.d10398.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Franz Josef Glacier Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Franz-Josef-Glacier.d10398.Car-Hire-Guide)[Franz Josef Glacier Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier.d10398.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Franz Josef Glacier Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/25adcc3b-410d-4142-b96c-b9ec470fb39d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/25adcc3b-410d-4142-b96c-b9ec470fb39d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view of the alluvial bed of the Waiho River flowing from the Franz Josef Glacier and snow capped mountains in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/eb39bca2-5ed0-467a-84fe-3fc28a9ccfaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Narrow path of the Roberts Point Track, Franz Josef Glacier National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/93421b53-e382-4b0f-8cde-d3ce76c511db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scenic landscape at Franz Josef Glacier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/20a4d398-b38e-43a7-8063-c849a51e4e77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Franz Josef Glacier Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Franz Josef Glacier - Top Holiday Rentals in Franz Josef Glacier ![Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/a197303a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier 36 Main Road, State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier £159 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (652 reviews) Had a good stay, no issues. Rooms are average due to age. Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=83615&PinnedHotelID=83615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10398) ![Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/d23cad5f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef 9 Cron St Franz Josef Glacier West Coast £86 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife ... 9/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews) Clean room But very compact Great staff Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=107473492&PinnedHotelID=107473492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10398) ![Franz Josef Oasis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/aee7b487_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Franz Josef Oasis Franz Josef Highway Franz Josef Glacier £154 7 Feb - 8 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (661 reviews) The owner of the hotel was delightful and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a good stay. It is a hidden gem 10 minutes outside of Franz Joseph Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026&selected=6935946&PinnedHotelID=6935946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10398) [See all 53 properties in Franz Josef Glacier](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026®ionId=10398) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10555700/10555612/627663c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Punga Grove Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier Stay at this aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews) Loft Unit was perfect for our stay, generous in size and clean and tidy. Enjoyed our 1night stay. Super friendly staff and easy walk/ride to restaurants. Parking for all sized vehicles and varanda over front door entry. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Punga-Grove.h10555612.Hotel-Information) ![Glenfern Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2648900/2648847/1c45b51a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Glenfern Villas State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier Stay at this luxury 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! (374 reviews) Great spot and inclusions. Highly recommend Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Glenfern-Villas.h2648847.Hotel-Information) ![Mid century house in Central Franz location](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67430000/67422200/67422161/51aa4d01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mid century house in Central Franz location Franz Josef / Waiau West Coast Stay at this holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (63 reviews) Very clean and well equipped. Location excellent in town. Highly recommend Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Mid-Century-House-In-Central-Franz-Location.h67422161.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Franz Josef Glacier](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=10398&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Franz Josef Glacier hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05)[4 Feb - 5 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06)[5 Feb - 6 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Glacier Hot Pools 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Glacier-Hot-Pools-Franz-Josef-Glacier.d553248621526970637.Attraction) #### Westcoast Wildlife Centre 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Westcoast-Wildlife-Centre-Franz-Josef-Glacier.d6208686.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waiho-Hot-Tubs-Franz-Josef-Glacier.d785780352308789248.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Brand New Ambassador Penguin Encounter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395132/1cbeb676-c564-4f62-9f48-5b0f1e8dd92f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-franz-josef-wildlife-center-ticket-with-optional-backstage-pass.a1395132.activity-details) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/84bb9eb4-7060-445f-afc6-ef61d92e9389.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike £349 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details) ![Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48910292/035684e4-c4e4-482b-b55a-7708e9223193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight £213 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-twin-glacier-35-minute-helicopter-flight.a48910292.activity-details) ![Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48909112/e8960a2f-fe07-4827-8b63-79de384c6dc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing £169 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-25-minute-helicopter-flight-with-snow-landing.a48909112.activity-details) ![Squirrels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647611/d4622245-502a-42d0-85d4-e9985f79854f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min £278 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ultimate-discovery-3-glaciers-snow-landing-45min.a2647611.activity-details) ![Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44520465/fcfe96a9-1f12-494f-a992-f321d209fd32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fox Glacier: Half Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide £47 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fox-glacier-half-day-walking-nature-tour-with-local-guide.a44520465.activity-details) [See all activities in Franz Josef Glacier](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Franz-Josef-Glacier.d10398.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier 4.5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 23 4 - Good 17 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Andy Great place but remember access is through one road which can fall victim to the elements. They are pretty quick at fixing problems though ### 5/5 - Excellent Mikey Franz is a buzzing friendly town nestled underneath its glacier. Atmosphere is fun and lively as well as peaceful and calm! ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Rains a lot here ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Small town but everything you need is there. 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