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.
Fern Grove Gift & Design is a locally owned and operated business. Located in the heart of the Franz Josef Glacier, it's a great place to find that special gift.
Find St James nestled in the bush overlooking the Wahio River, at the top end of the village.
Shop, cafe and salmon ponds, approximately 1 hour drive along State Highway 6 from either Fox Glacier or Haast.
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.
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.
Found at the top end of town next the Fire Station. Regular Mass Services are held, usually at 5 pm.
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.
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.
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.
Te Koha is a family run workshop and gallery space where you can carve your own
special piece of Aotearoa (NZ).
Catholic Church on Flat Road, Whataroa. Heading South, turn right at the Service Station.
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