Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre & i-SITE
The Department of Conservation Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre and i-SITE provides high quality visitor information and is your gateway to exploring Westland Tai Poutini National Park and beyond.
The Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre and i-SITE provides a wide range of information and services to visitors
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff can help you with:
- Information about visiting the world famous Franz Josef and Fox glaciers safely
- booking accommodation and activities throughout the country
- advice about recreation opportunities throughout the glacier region and beyond - find out about day walks, back country tramping and huts.
- information about commercial activities in the area - boat tours, glacier walks, scenic flights, skydiving, quad bikes, horse treks, kayaking, etc
- information about conservation projects and volunteering opportunities.
Spend some time wandering through the interpretation gallery and learn about the natural features and history of the area including weather, flora, fauna, and glacier formation, and see what's happening with conservation in the local area.
Don't forget to check the latest weather forecast and read the essential glacier valley safety information.
Quality merchandise, maps and hut tickets available for purchase.
The opening hours for the Centre are:
- Summer: 8.30am to 6.00pm (late October to mid April)
- Winter: 8.30am to 5.00pm
Location
The Visitor Centre is located on State Highway 6, at the southern end of Franz Josef village.
Contact us:
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
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Phone:
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+64 3 752 0796
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Fax:
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+64 3 752 0797
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Email:
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westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
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Address:
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13 State Highway 6
Franz Josef Glacier 7856
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Postal Address:
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PO Box 14
Franz Josef Glacier 7856
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