Things to do
Galleries, Shops and Services
Find what you need in the friendly towns of Fox and Franz Josef Glacier villages, Whataroa and Okarito.
See below for details of visitor services and shops – local supermarket, postal outlet, petrol stations, gift and souvenir stores, visitor information centres, photo galleries, churches and more.
Nestled in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, Fern Grove Gift & Design is a proudly locally owned and operated boutique dedicated to celebrating the spirit, beauty and creativity of New Zealand. A must visit destination for travellers and locals alike.
The Visitor Centre provides high quality visitor information and is your gateway to exploring Westland Tai Poutini National Park and beyond.
Located in the Matheson Cafe, ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery showcases carefully selected, contemporary NZ made products in a modern and relaxing shopping environment.
Glacier Motors is the local petrol/diesel station in Franz Josef Glacier Village and they also provide a broad range of services and products including fishing, camping and car supplies, postal services and more.
There are three Catholic Churches in Glacier Country. The weekend timetable can be found on the door of each church.
The Glacier Shop in Franz Josef is the booking hub for Fox Glacier Guiding and the perfect place to purchase gifts and mementos to delight visitors and their friends back home.
Find St James nestled in the bush overlooking the Wahio River, at the top end of the village.
Fuel up and stock up at Fox Glacier Motors before heading on to the next destination. Fox Glacier Motors has an On the Spot convenience store, which is jam packed with food and drinks, ideal for the journey onwards.
Petr Hlavacek Gallery is a purpose built destination gallery on a 5.5 acre property. It is nestled in a secluded setting at mountain foothills, outside of the small village of Whataroa, on the West Coast of the Southern Alps of New Zealand.
Look for the iconic 4 Square Supermarket sign, in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village, to find the only West Coast supermarket between Hokitika and Haast.
Things to do
Galleries, Shops and Services