Welcome Flat Hut
The Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre in Waiau/Franz Josef village is open every day (except Christmas Day) for information about the park.
The towns of Weheka/Fox Glacier and Waiau/Franz Josef have a full range of accommodation options and facilities like cafes, shops, company ticketing offices. Ōkārito Township also has limited services.
Rest areas, toilets and picnic tables are provided at most park road ends, and boat ramps at the main lakes. Five huts in the park cater specifically for mountaineers and ski-tourers, and six backcountry huts cater for walkers.
This is an alpine serviced 12-bunk hut in the Glaciers area.
This is a standard two-bunk hut in the Glaciers area.
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Glaciers area.
This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Glaciers area.
This is an alpine serviced 20-bunk hut in the Glaciers area.
This is an alpine serviced 12-bunk hut in the Glacier area.
This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Glacier area.
This is a standard eight-bunk hut in the Glacier area.
This is a serviced 31-bunk hut in the Glaciers area.
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General Policy for National Parks
Weather for Westland Tai Poutini National Park - Westland forecast
NZ weather
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Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
Safety