amenities include a bbq area, bike rentals and a self-service laundry. the unfussy studios with heated floors offer flat-screen tvs and wi-fi, plus kitchenettes and outdoor seating. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is offered. set along state highway 6, this laid-back, low-rise motel is 2 km from an entrance to westland tai poutini national park, 5 km from lake matheson and 12 km from the waikukupa river. some rooms have sofabeds, and upgraded quarters add whirlpool baths. in-room breakfast is available Hokitika Airport 2 hr 6
Robert's point track (29 min) Riverside trail past rocky outcrops & streams, to views of the Franz Josef Glacier & waterfalls. Minnehaha Walk (4 min) Lake Matheson Walk (5 min) Lake and glacier Fox Glacier South Side walk (start point) (3 min) Franz Josef Glacier (28 min) 7.5-mi.-long glacier accessible by an 8-hour hike or by helicopter for guided tours at the top. Lake Matheson (5 min) Lake, glacier, mountain, and hiking The Helicopter Line Franz Josef Glacier (24 min) Fox Glacier Valley Walk (17 min) West Coast Wildlife Centre (25 min) Family-friendly wildlife center with kiwi birds on display, a glacier attraction & guided tours. Westland Tai Poutini National Park (5 min) Iconic home of the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers stretching from the sea into the mountains. Franz Josef Glacier Guides (24 min) Glacier hiking expeditions via guided tours intended for different skill levels. Fox Glacier (24 min) Glacier, hiking, and ice climbing |