other amenities include a shared kitchen and a dining room, plus a cosy tv room and a playground. some have mountain views. no-frills cabins sleep up to 6 and include bunk beds and shared bathrooms. bike rentals and glacier excursions are available. basic, wood-paneled lodges sleep up to 7 and offer private bathrooms, kitchens, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi (fee), along with outdoor seating. there are also tent and rv spaces. this down-to-earth holiday park with views of mount cook is 1 km from the edge of westland national park and 4 km from lake matheson. . parking is free Hokitika Airport 2 hr 8
Fox Glacier (26 min) Glacier, hiking, and ice climbing Lake Matheson Walk (5 min) Lake and glacier Minnehaha Walk (15 min) Robert's point track (31 min) Riverside trail past rocky outcrops & streams, to views of the Franz Josef Glacier & waterfalls. Fox Glacier Valley Walk (19 min) West Coast Wildlife Centre (27 min) Family-friendly wildlife center with kiwi birds on display, a glacier attraction & guided tours. Franz Josef Glacier (30 min) 7.5-mi.-long glacier accessible by an 8-hour hike or by helicopter for guided tours at the top. Westland Tai Poutini National Park (17 min) Iconic home of the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers stretching from the sea into the mountains. Lake Matheson (5 min) Lake, glacier, mountain, and hiking Franz Josef Glacier Guides (26 min) Glacier hiking expeditions via guided tours intended for different skill levels. Lake Gault (5 min) Fox Glacier South Side walk (start point) (4 min) |