Beautiful wee spot with a cool wee jetty for the kids to jump off. The lake was warm. Great walks!

Great place to stay entertained and busy! Loved all the tropical fish, NZ eels, NZ fish, kiwi, etc. You can even catch your own crayfish and release them back to their enclosure. Such a fun experience loved every second.

We initially went in 18/2/2025, spoke to Kaytee who was very helpful & offered suggestions/ideas. We went back again and Kaytee was busy so we were dealing with another lady. Unfortunately, she wasn't as familiar with the planned booking so Kaytee stepped in. We found Kaytee to be very helpful & are glad we dealt with her. Overall, this iSite is good. Note that they recently moved & it was a bit confusing as the signage is still up at their old site (across the road).

Very nice souvenir shop with unique craft souvenirs made by local artists. I stopped there the two times I went to Hokitika as I loved their bird brooches hand painted and with paua shell finition. I took one for each of my family member and myself ! I would definitely recommend to have a look if you are on a hunt for special NZ souvenirs.

If you are staying in Hokitika, it is definitely worth it to have a stroll at this beautiful long beach. Especially around sunset is a great time to come here as this beach is orientated to the west. The beach is very clean. The sign of Hokitika in wooden sticks is super iconic.

The building is impressive, lovely staff, full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Loved the Kura Pounamu exhibit, amazing history and really gorgeous pieces on display.

Great walk around the tree line, I have vertigo so was a challenge for me and the walk way does have a bounce to it. But the views are a must see. The walk should only take around 45 minutes but could be up there for more time. Especially going up to the top of the tower, which anyone who loves adrenaline and thrilling activities can zip line from the tower down to the entrance for a extra cost, This was not for me and couldn't even attempt the tower climb due to my vertigo. But a must do if your in Hokitika, West coast.

Turn off the 6 here for a well preserved walk in early 1900 gold mining. Buildings, stocks for the children 😃, or try gold panning! Highly informative as well as entertaining. Nearby cafe serves great snack and coffee.

The coastal walkway is about a 20 minute drive off the highway and well worth a visit if you want to enjoy a beautiful nature walk. We had the whole place to ourselves and were quite impressed that the track was well maintained with new boardwalks installed along sections of the track. It's about 1.5hrs to the waters edge and back but we turned back about halfway.

Finally made it to the Sanctuary, and we were not disappointed Amazing and well managed experience, from start to finish. Dion was very informative with his commentary and responses to questions. He also gave us ample time and space.

My husband and I were lucky enough to get a seat on the river safari. Magic morning with not a breath of wind. We were greeted at the boat and issued with life jackets and a set of binoculars each couple. Everyone introduced themselves then we set off with plenty of informative information on the area and bird life. Morning tea of tea coffee and home baked cookies was provided. We would certainly recommend this trip and was the highlight of our travels down south with plenty of photos of the beautiful white herons as a bonus🤩

Wow is this a must. Wife and I had a rainy lagoon all to ourselves and the crew here took such good care of us. The wildlife and the lagoon is such a site to behold. Getting set up in the morning the crew got us ready and feeling super confident. Such a great time. Highly recommend.

If you are motivated for a true wildlife encounter, then Ian’s tour is the place to see a wild kiwi and one of the rarest species at that. Ian was very particular in his requirements (no polyester, phones, cameras etc) and explaining how we would work together as a team to stand a chance of seeing the Kiwis. His opening salvo was very much “if you are not 100% motivated to stand patiently in the dark with a team of strangers being bothered by mosquitoes to potentially catch a sight of a kiwi, don’t come as you will screw it up for the rest!”. Ian’s information and guidance was interesting and clear, including knowing all the names mating groups in the area. Thanks to great teamwork, after sometime we managed to first hear the mating pair call to one another, then hear crunching around and then see a wild Kiwi, which was magical encounter as it crossed the path through the forest. As a keen photographer, I was sad not to be able to take my camera, however no regrets here as I would have missed out on truly taking the citing in and dark conditions make photography extremely challenging. I recommend taking the mosquito net to have as a back up rather than leaving it and regretting - they were out in force!

We did this walk late this morning, through to early afternoon. It took us over 2 hours, but we were stopping to admire the bush and the birds. And when we got to the top, the cloud was clearing and we got great views of some snow-capped mountains (glaciers). Recommended, provided your fitness level (knees etc) allows for some steep inclines. The path is well set out.

There are 2 options: self-guided or a VIP backstage guided tour. We chose the former as it allows 48 hour access and seemed sufficient. Currently there are two kiwi birds at the facility. Excellent and informative displays. The Centre also includes information on glacial ice and how it forms. Definitely a worthwhile experience!

It's hard to put my experience with Skydive Fox Glacier into words, but I have a lot of them so will share. It was honestly the most exhilarating, beautiful and mind-blowing experience of my life - and I could not recommend it more highly. This has been ranked as the second most scenic skydive IN THE WORLD, second only to Mt Everest haha! Once you're up in the plane admiring the view, you'll understand why. That said, one of our tandem instructors said he's jumped Everest few times and he actually prefers Fox - because you start at sea level here, you get to fly higher. Obviously Everest starts at a much higher altitude, which restricts the height at which you can jump from. That makes this (arguably) the best skydive in the world!!! Everything was perfect from go to woe, but I'll break down in detail... Starting with the booking process - I booked two skidives, one for me and one for my fiancé Ben, online. Communication with Sarah (who I later learned is one of the pilots!) was great from the get-go, and the website was easy to use. I actually changed my skydive day from Wednesday to Thursday about a week out, and this request was accommodated without complaint. On the day of our jump, we were picked up by the Fox Glacier Skydive bus outside out accommodation in Franz Josef right on time. Our driver (and owner of the company) told us that we were about to embark on the most dangerous part of the day: driving from Franz Josef to Fox Glacier haha! An absolute skydiving expert, he provided some great insight on the drive. I was very reassured to learn that the owner of Fox Glacier Skydive actually heads up the board foe skydiving safety across NZ!! Rest assured you're in the safest possible hands jumping with these guys. Once we arrived at the drop zone, we were giving a safety briefing and given the opportunity to purchase photo/video options. I would highly recommend the combo package! The photos and video you get are extremely high quality and a perfect way to remember your day. The only slight downer on my day was the guy who was working reception when we arrived. I later learned he's also a pilot for the company, so maybe he was just upset to be on desk duty? He seemed extremely grumpy and like my questions were frustrating him. I will say he cheered up once the morning 'rush' checking everyone in was over. The jump itself was PHENOMENAL!! We jumped from 13,000 feet, and the view from up there was honestly insane. We could see snowcapped mountains (in April, no less), Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, Fox Glacier river coming down through the rainforest and into the farmland, and then out into the ocean. Simply stunning. My tandem buddy Nico was fantastic. I was quite nervous but he set my mind at ease, making it an extremely enjoyable experience. He even landed me ON MY FEET!! I got into the brace position but then as we came in to land he was like "Actually, just stand up," and I landed firmly on two feet. Incredible. I cannot thank him enough. Nico also produced an awesome video for me to remember the day with!! Sorry for the long review, but I really want the world to know how great these guys are. We were blown away and could not provide a higher recommendation if we tried. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We had an incredible experience with Fox Glacier Guiding on our Heli Hike! We were lucky to have a bluebird day with stunning views from the helicopter flight through the valley up to the Glacier where we got to spend about 3 hours on the ice. The guides were all lovely and made the experience safe and fun! We got to slide and crawl through tunnels, explore crevasses and visit some beautiful blue pools. Just being on the ice and seeing the different formations up close was amazing. Thanks so much to Fox Glacier Guiding, would 100% recommend this adventure!

Therese went above and beyond ( even loaned me a pair of sunglasses when I forgot mine) to ensure that we were well prepared for our deluxe 40 minute flight to Fox/ Franz Josef Glaciers and Mt Cook / Mt Tasman with a stop on the ice. James was a most professional pilot with a lovely manner and happily took photos for us. This was a truly unforgettable experience. I loved every minute of it. Thanks to this amazing local team.

I visited this track today and really enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way — the views are definitely worth it! Unfortunately, the track was closed about halfway through, just before the second swinging bridge, which was a bit disappointing. One thing to note: I saw lots of people wearing casual sneakers and slipping around on the icy parts of the trail like ice skaters. If you’re planning to go, I highly recommend wearing proper hiking or winter shoes. It makes a big difference and helps you feel much more confident walking on the ice and snow.

The experience was worth every cent and the backup from our guide and helicopter pilot superb. The check in guys at Mt Cook were fantastic in setting everything up prior and making sure we had a great time. If you can ski an easy run you cannot miss this amazing scenery and experience with lunch sitting looking at Aoraki Mt Cook and the glaciers and mountains surrounding amazing - its a bucket list tick off

From the car park, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Kea Point after a fairly easy walk that anyone who is in normal shape, can do. It is just a little bit uphill. We were unfortunate and saw clouds the whole time. When there are no clouds, the views must be phenomenal. At the viewpoint there are a few benches where you can eat your lunch at.

It's a cool walk. Go early in the morning. We were done by 11am. On the way back, the path was full of people of all ages. And the number of cars, caravans and buses was incredible. The cars just lined the road since there is limited parking right at the beginning of the trail.

Really loved this boat ride/tour. Good boats, seemed pretty new. Terrific guide/boat driver he was very good really, gave us heaps of info and drove the boat well. Sorry I have forgotten his name I think he was American. Saw lots of ice bergs in the lake and even touched them. Definitely do this if you go to Mt Cook

Well done and informative movies. Interesting museum with artifacts and a lovely cafe.