continental or cooked breakfast is served in a wood-panelled restaurant. located off state highway 6, on the outskirts of the westland tai poutini national park, this low-rise b&b with a timber facade is 2 km from the west coast wildlife centre and south westland horse treks. snug, wood-panelled rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, heated bathroom floors and furnished patios, plus free wi-fi, tvs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. other amenities include a billiards room, a bar and a lounge with a fireplace. freebies include parking and welcome snacks. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Hokitika Airport 1 hr 40
Franz Josef Glacier Guides (2 min) Glacier hiking expeditions via guided tours intended for different skill levels. Lake Matheson (30 min) Lake, glacier, mountain, and hiking Peters Pool (8 min) Fox Glacier (2 min) Glacier, hiking, and ice climbing West Coast Wildlife Centre (2 min) Family-friendly wildlife center with kiwi birds on display, a glacier attraction & guided tours. Callery Gorge Walk (3 min) Franz Josef Glacier (2 min) The Helicopter Line Franz Josef Glacier (2 min) Franz Josef Glacier (9 min) 7.5-mi.-long glacier accessible by an 8-hour hike or by helicopter for guided tours at the top. Canavans Knob (4 min) Tatare Tunnels Walk (3 min) Scenic hiking track through early-20th-century bedrock mining tunnels & wooded landscape. Westland Tai Poutini National Park (2 min) Iconic home of the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers stretching from the sea into the mountains. Lake Mapourika (6 min) Lake, glacier, and kayaking Robert's point track (9 min) Riverside trail past rocky outcrops & streams, to views of the Franz Josef Glacier & waterfalls. |