WEST COAST: GLACIERS

Lake Matheson - DOC

star rating of 5
Toilets Available Large Vehicle Access Restaurant Quiet and Peaceful Walking Tracks Moderate Vodafone mobile reception
The start of the walk to the lake Lake Matheson is an iconic attraction, being small enough to walk around, and strategically place to reflect the Southern Alps mountains on the lake surface.
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Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

star rating of 4
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Pet Friendly No Vodafone mobile reception
The Top 10 Reception The Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park is at the northern end of Franz Josef town, and is much larger than the 'in town' campsites, as well as the more up-market Top 10 experience.
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Franz Josef Glacier

star rating of 4
Toilets Available Large Vehicle Access Walking Tracks Marginal Vodafone mobile reception
Near the start of the track to the glacier The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are the two iconic attractions on the West Coast. Both involve a long walk out to the glacier in a rugged valley carved out by the glacier over thousands of years.
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Fox Glacier

star rating of 4
Toilets Available Large Vehicle Access Walking Tracks Marginal Vodafone mobile reception
Historic bridge across the river The Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers are two iconic attractions on the West Coast. Rivers of ice flowing down the mountain valleys before melting into a river
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Glacier Hot Pools

star rating of 3.5
Toilets Available Showers Available Thermal Spa Available Excellent Vodafone mobile reception
Entrance to the pool complex Franz Josef Glacier town is also well known for its thermal pools, with both public and private pools available.
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McDonalds Creek - DOC

star rating of 3.5
Department of Conservation Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Large Vehicle Access No Vodafone mobile reception
Reception for registering and paying the campsite fee MacDonalds Creek and Ottos Corner are two separate areas of a large campground next to Lake Mapourika.
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Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Park

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Excellent Vodafone mobile reception
Top 10 Office The Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Park is located just out of the Fox Glacier township on the road to Lake Matheson.
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Fox Glacier Lodge

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Pet Friendly Excellent Vodafone mobile reception
The Lodge Reception Fox Glacier Lodge & Campervan Park is a small campsite in Fox Glacier town - handy for booking tours or eating out.
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Glacier Country Campervan Park

star rating of 3
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Dump Station Available Excellent Vodafone mobile reception
Campsite Office The Glacier Country Campervan Park is located in central Franz Josef town and offers basic but clean facilities in a convenient location
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Rainforest Holiday Park

star rating of 3
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Restaurant Pet Friendly Excellent Vodafone mobile reception
The campsite reception The Rainforest Holiday Park is in the heart of Franz Josef town, a short walk from shopping, restaurants and the local thermal pools.
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Terrace Motel & Campervan Park

star rating of 3
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Excellent Vodafone mobile reception
Campsite Office The Terrace Motel & Campervan Park is a small campground in Franz Josef Glacier town. It offers basic, but clean facilities and is handy to the shops, restaurants, and a short walk from the hot pools.
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Okarito Campground

star rating of 2.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Showers Available Power Available Large Vehicle Access Pet Friendly No Vodafone mobile reception
Self-registration at the campsite entrance Okarito Campground is run by the local council and offers basic country style facilities well away from the main tourist centres. It's just a short walk from the beach.
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Doherty Creek

star rating of 2.5
Rest Stop Marginal Vodafone mobile reception
Parking at Doherty Creek Doherty Creek is a gravel parking area just off the main road and with access to the river. Overnight parking is allowed here for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Clearwater Stream

star rating of 2.5
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access Marginal Vodafone mobile reception
View of Fox Glacier in the distance Clearwater Stream is a small reserve alongside a river. It is off the main road, and quite exposed, but has a nice, distant view of the Fox Glacier. Overnight parking is available for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Peak Viewpoint

star rating of 2.5
Large Vehicle Access Quiet and Peaceful Moderate Vodafone mobile reception
Plane crash memorial Peak Viewpoint is a small reserve with a view of the Fox Glacier in the distance, and a small memorial to 9 people who were killed in an aircraft accident in 2010.
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Forks-Okarito Road Rest Area

star rating of 1.5
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only No Vodafone mobile reception
Roadside parking The rest area on the side of the Forks-Okarito Road is available for self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight.
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