Franz Josef glacier is one of the few glaciers in the world that the public can climb. Rainforest Retreat is situated at the heart of Franz Josef Village on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

Find out more. Try accommodation with a difference to spice up your stay in Franz Josef Glacier - choices range from treehouses, train carriages, castles and dedicated, sustainable eco accommodations. Our luxurious West Coast Bed and Breakfast Lodge is the ideal place to relax, unwind and explore Franz Josef Glacier. There were smaller silver ferns along the roadside next to very dense beech forests.

Amazingly, as we got closer and closer to Franz Josef, the vegetation was still rainforest. Franz Josef Glacier Niche, Quirky and Glamping For a truly memorable Franz Josef Glacier holiday, check out the weird and wonderful places you could stay. Munich Glamping, Garching bei Munchen: See traveler reviews, candid photos, and great deals for Munich Glamping at Tripadvisor. Franz Josef glacier is one of the few glaciers in the world that the public can climb. Instead we found a quiet spot in line with Franz Josef, fired up our slide-out BBQ, and enjoyed grilled … Secluded but surrounded by a host of local activities and sights, Rainforest Retreat is the perfect base to unwind and explore from.

A friend recommended a campsite near the glacier but with our gas kitchen, solar panels, kitchen, and bathroom, we had no reason or desire to use these shared facilities. The temperature was steady between 12 and 14 C (55-60 F).

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Superb ensuite guest rooms. Staying at Westwood Lodge. Westwood Lodge Bed and Breakfast is nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s spectacular Glacier Country. I knew the glacier was within a few kilometers of the highway so I was expecting a much colder, alpine setting. Accommodation guide for Fox Glacier & Franz Josef Glacier - hotels, self catering motels, bed & breakfast, budget backpackers, camping & campervan parks. Camping at Franz Josef: Franz Josef glacier in New Zealand is very unique. It is seconds away from the majestic Southern Alps and the World Heritage Westland National Park.