Our knowledgeable and friendly staff can provide you with information and advice about recreational opportunities throughout the glacier region and beyond. You can also earn about the natural features, conservation and history of the area.
Contact details
| Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|
| Phone | +64 3 752 0360 |
| westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 69 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier 7856 |
Getting there
Franz Josef village is on SH6 135 km south of Hokitika..
Opening hours
- 8.30 am to 5 pm daily
- Closed over lunch break on weekends and public holidays.
- Closed Christmas Day 25 December
Information and services
- Essential glacier valley safety information.
- Latest weather forecast.
- Day walks, backcountry tramping and huts.
- Commercial activities in the area – boat tours, glacier walks, scenic flights, skydiving, quad bikes and kayaking.
- Conservation projects and volunteering opportunities.
- Quality merchandise, maps and hut tickets available for purchase.