The Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier consists of two distinctive wings featuring 130 Standard and Superior Rooms with multiple bed configurations. The hotel is conveniently located in the village of Franz Josef itself.
All the rooms have telephones, tea and coffee-making facilities and hair dryers. The property also boasts a house bar, Canavans Restaurant and the Moa Bar, as well as four spa pools to soak in at the end of the day.
This is a well-run and conveniently located New Zealand hotel that offers warm Kiwi hospitality and excellent facilities.
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Tour ideas in Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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![Glenfern Villas, Franz Josef Glacier]()
Glenfern Villas
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![Holly Homestead, Franz Josef Glacier]()
Holly Homestead
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![Te Waonui Forest Retreat]()
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
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Westwood Lodge
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers ![Helicopter landing, Fox Glacier]()
Flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
Flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
This is a 30-minute scenic flight that will take you high above the spectacular scenery of both Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, with views across to Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.
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Fox Glacier Heli Hiking ![Helicopter landing, Fox Glacier]()
Fox Glacier Heli Hiking
Fox Glacier Heli Hiking
The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of the fastest moving in the world, sometimes at a rate of up to 20 m a year. This means that the terrain is ever-changing as crevasses close and new ones open so your guide leads you on an unplanned route which is a true adventure.
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Heli-Hike on Franz Josef Glacier ![Helicopter on Franz Josef Glacier]()
Heli-Hike on Franz Josef Glacier
Heli-Hike on Franz Josef Glacier
Join your crew at The Helicopter Line Officer, Main South Road to commence a heli-hike tour. A scenic 10-minute helicopter flight takes you over Franz Josef Glacier to its icefall, where the helicopter lands and you start a two-hour guided walk among its ice caves, pinnacles and seracs.
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Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers and nearby places
- Mount Cook National Park 25 miles away
- Lake Tekapo 46 miles away
- South Island 56 miles away
- Twizel 61 miles away
- Hokitika 61 miles away
- Arthur's Pass National Park 77 miles away
- Lake Wanaka 105 miles away
- Punakaiki 106 miles away
- Arrowtown 127 miles away
- Glenorchy 135 miles away