Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre: Hours, Address, Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre Reviews: 4/5
Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Franz Josef Location i-SITE knows all the best things to do, places to stay and ways to get there. Plus they’ll take care of the bookings. Every person who works at i-SITE is a travel expert for their own home town, so they can help you to find the sort of activities, attractions, accommodation and transport that only a local would know. You can be sure that once you have experienced the latest and greatest of what one place has to offer, i-SITE will help connect you with their equally friendly i-SITE colleagues at the next stop on your journey. So whether you’ve come around the world or down the road you can rely on i-SITE for expert local knowledge and bookings throughout New Zealand. •Itinerary planning and information •Bookings nationwide - accommodation, transport, activities, attractions •Free maps, weather & mountain safety information •Local information - events, attractions, restaurants & more!
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12 within 5 kms

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Full Of Beans
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0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • New Zealand • Vegetarian Friendly

The Canopy Restaurant
55
0.2 km$$$$ • International • European • New Zealand

Canavan's Restaurant
27
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • International • European • New Zealand

Lot 64 Eatery - Franz Josef Glacier
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Franz Josef Glacier
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4.0
89 reviews
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DJandR
Wanaka, New Zealand449 contributions
Mar 2021
We arrived seeking information late in the afternoon, I felt they were less than interested. No attempt to provide or tempt us with information about any activities or walks in the area. This is our second time in 6 months staying in Franz Joesph, there are some incredible walks that should be promoted but the staff don't. I know Franz Joesph is having a hard time attracting tourists but with disinterested staff it doesn't help.
Written 10 March 2021
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KarenM1_10
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan759 contributions
Feb 2020
Nice center with very helpful staff. Ample free parking in the area. Our helicopter tour left from here. They also have a number of other activities that you can book. Good size souvenir shop and cafe. We grabbed a bagel, Nutella cheesecake, juice and coffee for breakfast prior to our tour. At the conclusion of the tour, we ordered a ham and cheese toastie and chicken wrap that we ate for lunch on the way back to Greymouth. Food was good but cheesecake was exceptional.
Written 19 April 2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will be sure to pass on your glowing praise to our cafe staff!
Nga mihi, Franz Josef i-SITE team.
Written 20 April 2020
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WayneAP
City of Greater Geelong, Australia3,583 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Another great experience using the Franz Josef i-SITE, the staff are well trained and were helpful in booking our upcoming visits to other places we will be touring around over the next few days.
Written 2 March 2020
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Thank you so much for your high praise! We hope you enjoy the rest of your travels.
Nga mihi (Kind regards),
Franz Josef i-SITE team
Written 4 March 2020
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John S
Exeter, UK286 contributions
Dec 2019
This place had everything it should - helpful staff, lots of information about the local area and free vwi-fi
Written 28 January 2020
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Kevin H
Waitomo Caves, New Zealand4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
A really great place to get information on the latest trips and tours in and around the Franz Josef glacier area. It also has a section of different trip information broken down by nearby region. Lots of free maps and brochures.
Written 2 January 2020
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Darcynorwood123
Athens, GA117 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We arrived in FranzJosef and stopped to ask a few questions regarding a heli-hike and walk we had read about. The staff was patient, a good listener, and informative.
Written 26 October 2019
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Jan Willem t
Nijmegen, The Netherlands1,457 contributions
Oct 2019
Of course this a commercial centre, many things for sale but the interesting part is the info about the history of the glacier and the consequences of our environmental behaviour. Lot's of information is available and the staff is willing to explain our questions.
Written 21 October 2019
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carl d
3 contributions
Apr 2019
All smiley faces with time to help to solve all those tourist questions. The New Zealand people were all so laid back and always happy to help. They are proud of their country and always looking after it. Australia could do some serious learning from how New Zealand looks after its National parks.
Written 12 September 2019
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CFD20
Blenheim, New Zealand246 contributions
Mar 2019
Lovely staff and helpful. Got maps and information we thought we would need for travelling on.
further down the coast.
further down the coast.
Written 18 August 2019
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dieselnator
Greenville, SC270 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Guy was closing down for the day, but stayed to answer my questions. He was super friendly and helpful! Thank you
Written 28 April 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre:
- (0.04 km) Glacier Country Campervan Park
- (0.09 km) Aspen Court Franz Josef
- (0.09 km) 58 On Cron Motel
- (0.19 km) Rainforest Retreat
- (0.25 km) Te Waonui Forest Retreat
- Restaurants near Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information Centre:
- (0.03 km) King Tiger Eastern Eating House & Bar
- (0.03 km) Lot 64 Eatery - Franz Josef Glacier
- (0.18 km) Monsoon Bar & Restaurant
- (0.36 km) Alice May
- (0.24 km) The Canopy Restaurant