Te Waonui Forest Retreat - Franz Josef, West Coast, New Zealand
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denben
S 43° 23.109 E 170° 10.961
59G E 433799 N 5196089
Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a 100 room 5-star hotel on the edge of Franz Josef within Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
Waymark Code: WMN9E4
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/24/2015
Views: 4
Te Waonui Forest Retreat is located right next to the Franz Josef Hot Pools and is surrounded by some of the most stunning natural landscapes on offer in New Zealand.
For guests convenience the hotel can assist with booking these:
Helicopter Rides
20 min - Flight to either Franz or Fox Glacier including the snow landing.
30 min - Flight to both the glaciers with a snow landing or a combo of Fox Glacier & Mt. Cook.
40 min - This flight includes both the glaciers and Mt. Cook as well with a snow landing.
Heli-Hike - 4 hours
Air Safari - Fixed Wing trip around 1 hour
Eco Rafting - Half a day trip, departs from Whataroa
Horse Riding - 1, 2 or 6 hour trip
Okarito Kiwi Tour - 3 to 6 hours, - night-time only - departs from Okarito
Wildlife Centre - Normal business hours
Hot Pools - any time from midday until 10pm
Massage - By appointment 30min, 1 hour, 1.5 hours
Quad Bikes - around 3 hours (any weather, great for rainy days)
Lake Tour - 1.5 hours, Lake Mapourika
Buggies - 12 lap circuit or 1 ½ hour ride
Okarito Boat Tour - 1 or 2 hour tour - departs from Okarito
Okarito Kayaking - 2 hours or half a day, until 2:30 pm - departs from Okarito
White Heron Sanctuary - 3-½ hour trip. Departs from Whataroa
Guided Walk - Half Day or Full Day
Glacier Country Kayaking - Half Day
Price category: Moderate
Target Market is Budget Traveller: no
Target Market is Tourist/Resort: yes
Target Market is Business Traveller: yes
Target Market is Luxury: yes
Noteworthy facilities/attractions:
See detailed description
Justification for Recommendation:
Great location near Franz Josef Glacier, the visitor centre and the helicopter flights
Great food
Address of the Establishment:
3 Wallace Street
Westland National Park
Franz Josef, West Coast New Zealand
7856
Web site of the establishment: [Web Link]
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