| there are also picnic tables and free off-street parking. . surrounded by mountains, this low-rise, timber motel is a 6-minute walk from the westland tai poutini national park, 5 km from lake matheson and 12 km from the waikukupa river. straightforward studios with mountain views feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes. all offer sitting areas; upgraded quarters add dining tables. continental breakfast is served in a low-key dining room (fee). baby cots and high chairs are available. a pair of relaxed, 2-bedroom apartments offer full kitchens and living rooms
Hokitika Airport 2 hr 7
Fox Glacier Valley Walk (17 min) Franz Josef Glacier (29 min)
7.5-mi.-long glacier accessible by an 8-hour hike or by helicopter for guided tours at the top. Lake Matheson (4 min)
Lake, glacier, mountain, and hiking Fox Glacier South Side walk (start point) (3 min) Franz Josef Glacier Guides (25 min)
Glacier hiking expeditions via guided tours intended for different skill levels. Westland Tai Poutini National Park (8 min)
Iconic home of the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers stretching from the sea into the mountains. West Coast Wildlife Centre (26 min)
Family-friendly wildlife center with kiwi birds on display, a glacier attraction & guided tours. Fox Glacier (25 min)
Glacier, hiking, and ice climbing The Helicopter Line Franz Josef Glacier (25 min) Minnehaha Walk (6 min) Lake Matheson Walk (5 min)
Lake and glacier Robert's point track (30 min)
Riverside trail past rocky outcrops & streams, to views of the Franz Josef Glacier & waterfalls. | 
