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Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

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  • Lake Matheson Motel
    Lake Matheson Motel
    4 of 5 stars 109 Reviews
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    Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
  • Rainforest Retreat
    Rainforest Retreat
    4 of 5 stars 234 Reviews
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    Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
  • High Peaks Hotel
    High Peaks Hotel
    4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
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    Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
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Air Safaris, Franz Josef
Air Safaris
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Ranked #1 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Our Grand Traverse scenic flights promise an incredible view of the mighty Franz and Fox Glaciers and rugged Westland... more » Owner description: Our Grand Traverse scenic flights promise an incredible view of the mighty Franz and Fox Glaciers and rugged Westland National Park before traversing Mount Cook to explore the vast Mount Cook National Park. Every seat a window seat – get the big picture! Experience breathtaking alpine scenery on an exciting scenic glacier flight with Air Safaris from their base at Franz Josef in Westland National Park on the West Coast - a must-do South Island tourist attraction. « less
Attraction type  Mountains
Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
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Ranked #2 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.5 of 5 stars 248 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  9.0 miles from city center
Skydive New Zealand, Fox Glacier
Skydive New Zealand
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Ranked #3 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: "With a backdrop of the Southern Alps, Glaciers, Rainforest and the Ocean, it's hard to imagine a better place to jump out of... more » Owner description: "With a backdrop of the Southern Alps, Glaciers, Rainforest and the Ocean, it's hard to imagine a better place to jump out of a plane than Fox Glacier" Quote from The Lonely Planet.We have to agree! You can choose from 12,000ft or 16,000ft with a range of photo and DVD options to choose from and a great friendly crew, we guarantee you a jump to remember. « less
Attraction type  Sports Camps/ Clinics
Skydive Franz, Franz Josef
Skydive Franz
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Ranked #4 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: 18,000ft New Zealand's highest skydive. A backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook & Tasman, Franz & Fox glaciers, rainforest & ocean is... more » Owner description: 18,000ft New Zealand's highest skydive. A backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook & Tasman, Franz & Fox glaciers, rainforest & ocean is breathtaking. Our Kiwi team and epic surroundings provide simply the best skydiving experience available in NZ!Choose from:12,000 feet - 45+ seconds freefall15,000 feet - 60+ seconds freefall18,000 feet - 75+ seconds freefall6-8 minutes of parachute ride.Our Jump team are all New Zealanders for a true New Zealand experience.We use the world's most advanced and most comfortable parachute systems.Our aircraft are maintained and operated to the highest standard in the industry.Take your skydive experience to "The Next Level"DVD and Photograph OptionsHigh Quality DVD and photographs available including personal photographer, instructor cam or a combination of both to capture your unique experience.Free internet upload and hosting option on all DVDs for instant sharing world wide. « less
Attraction type  Sports Camps/ Clinics
Distance  12.2 miles from city center
Glacier Hot Pools, Franz Josef
Glacier Hot Pools
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Ranked #5 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4 of 5 stars 100 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  12.5 miles from city center
Gillespies Beach, Fox Glacier
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Ranked #6 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Glacier Country Kayaks, Franz Josef
Glacier Country Kayaks
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Ranked #7 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  12.3 miles from city center
Across Country Quad Bikes, Franz Josef
Across Country Quad Bikes
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Ranked #8 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Tours; Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Distance  12.2 miles from city center
Shantytown
Shantytown
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Ranked #9 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Shantytown is a leading New Zealand culture and heritage attraction. Made up of over 30 historic buildings it is a faithfully... more » Owner description: Shantytown is a leading New Zealand culture and heritage attraction. Made up of over 30 historic buildings it is a faithfully recreated 19th century pioneer town, inspired by the West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s. Highlights include riding the steam train, gold panning, the Beehive store with its range of traditional confectionery and the opportunity to have an old time photo portrait taken as a memento of your visit. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Memorys Organics, Franz Josef
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Ranked #10 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  12.4 miles from city center
South Westland Horse Treks, Franz Josef
South Westland Horse Treks
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Ranked #11 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews

 Experience the beauty of New Zealand's Franz Josef Glacier country on horseback. This is horse riding in paradise with a stunning backdrop of mountain ranges and rainforest. Soak... more »

Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  14.3 miles from city center
Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef
Ranked #12 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
3 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef
Ranked #13 of 13 Attractions in Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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