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 ![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) ![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) ![Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand December 22nd 2014 : Helicopter hikes on the Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/80d9bfde-74ce-4220-9ac2-ead910e9f3af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Franz Josef glacier and rain forest, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/61854112-976a-4550-9b73-b0bbb2f3be66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10398/c8c69808-f91c-4cdc-b6a3-636085f25db3.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 £156 21 Jan - 22 Jan 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! (649 reviews) Better then expected Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=83615&PinnedHotelID=83615&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 £151 21 Jan - 22 Jan 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! (659 reviews) Great room, wonderful spa bath, plenty of toiletries, staff very helpful, good variety of food for continental breakfast, laundry facilities so $10 to wash and dry large load Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=6935946&PinnedHotelID=6935946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10398) ![Haka House Franz Josef](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3980000/3978300/3978257/0e008596_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Haka House Franz Josef 2-4 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier £78 30 Jan - 31 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (86 reviews) Good spot for a couple of nights to break up a long journey. Very clean room, huge bathroom and great facilites/kitchen. Out of hours check in was made very easy too. I would definitely recommend staying here Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=3978257&PinnedHotelID=3978257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10398) [See all 52 properties in Franz Josef Glacier](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%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! (258 reviews) Everything was great Reviewed on 17 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! (373 reviews) The property was large and comfortable. There was plenty of space to put your suitcases. The property was clean and everything worked as expected. The only criticism would be that you had to drive into the town. You could walk but that would mean walking on the highway. Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Glenfern-Villas.h2648847.Hotel-Information) ![Te Awa Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41540000/41535800/41535717/de763f12_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Te Awa Cottages 2871 Franz Josef Hwy Franz Josef Glacier West Coast Stay at this cottage in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho Hot ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) Excellent pace to stay in Frank Joseph. Modern and clean, great amenities. A home away from home. Great long veranda to take in the awesome view of the mountains. Stargazing was spectacular. Reviewed on 12 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Te-Awa-Cottages.h41535717.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=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21)[20 Jan - 21 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22)[21 Jan - 22 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10398&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Westcoast Wildlife Centre 3.5/5(4 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Westcoast-Wildlife-Centre-Franz-Josef-Glacier.d6208686.Attraction) #### Glacier Hot Pools 4.5/5(11 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Glacier-Hot-Pools-Franz-Josef-Glacier.d553248621526970637.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 £353 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 £215 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 £171 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-25-minute-helicopter-flight-with-snow-landing.a48909112.activity-details) ![Snow landing, Mount Tasman behind](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2137967/edc6a1fc-e104-4448-9c99-e9e1073f159a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef) £195 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/twin-glacier-franz-and-fox.a2137967.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 £281 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ultimate-discovery-3-glaciers-snow-landing-45min.a2647611.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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