| this relaxed hostel is a 3-minute walk from west coast wildlife centre, 5 km from franz josef glacier and 10 km from lake mapourika. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the low-key private rooms and dorms come with free wi-fi and en suite or shared bathrooms. amenities include 2 communal kitchens, 2 tv lounges with dvd players, and a coin-operated laundry. parking is free. there are also bbq grills and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Hokitika Airport 1 hr 43
Peters Pool (7 min) Canavans Knob (3 min) Fox Glacier (3 min)
Glacier, hiking, and ice climbing Robert's point track (8 min)
Riverside trail past rocky outcrops & streams, to views of the Franz Josef Glacier & waterfalls. Franz Josef Glacier (7 min)
7.5-mi.-long glacier accessible by an 8-hour hike or by helicopter for guided tours at the top. Franz Josef Glacier (3 min) Franz Josef Glacier Guides (3 min)
Glacier hiking expeditions via guided tours intended for different skill levels. Lake Matheson (29 min)
Lake, glacier, mountain, and hiking Lake Wombat (4 min) Callery Gorge Walk (5 min) Terrace Walk (4 min) Lake Matheson Walk (29 min)
Lake and glacier West Coast Wildlife Centre (3 min)
Family-friendly wildlife center with kiwi birds on display, a glacier attraction & guided tours. | 
