Welcome to Glow Worm Cottages, Franz Josef New Zealand, purpose built “cottage” style units offering travellers modern and affordable accommodation in the middle of “Glacier country” on the rugged West Coast.
Located in the heart of Franz Josef and close to all amenities, this popular and comfortable accommodation has a range of alternatives to choose from. With backpacker doubles, twins & dorms, “flashpacker” units and double & twin compact studios, Glow Worm Cottages, Franz Josef is perfect for backpackers, families, independent travellers and groups.
Glow Worm Cottages is part of the Sir Cedrics accommodation group. Sir Cedrics offers affordable backpacker accommodation options throughout the South Island of New Zealand, and with warm, friendly and helpful hosts and added FREE extras you can be assured of a fun, safe and enjoyable stay.
Double/Twin Studios
- Double bed or twin beds
- Ensuite bathroom
- Kitchenette with microwave, hotplates & fridge
- SKY TV
- Fully made up beds & towels
- Electric blankets
- Rooms serviced daily
- From NZ$110.00 per unit
Backpacker Units
- Rooms with 4 or 6 beds (bunks)
- Ensuite bathroom
- Kitchenette with microwave, hotplates & fridge
- TV
- Bottom sheet, pillowcase & duvet
- Heaters
- From NZ$26.00 per person
Backpacker Double Rooms
- Double bed
- Shared bathroom
- Shared fully equipped kitchen & dining area
- Shared lounge
- Fully made up beds & towels
- Heaters
- From NZ$55.00 per room
Backpacker Twin Rooms
- Double & single bed
- Shared bathroom
- Shared fully equipped kitchen & dining area
- Shared lounge
- Fully made up beds & towels
- Heaters
- From NZ$55.00 per room
You need more than one day to check out all the activities and attractions that Franz Josef has to offer. The Glow Worm Cottages, Franz Josef has an excellent booking office and the staff are happy to offer independent advice on the many sightseeing options available in this stunning area of the West Coast of New Zealand.
Glow Worm Cottages feature:
- Self contained & standard units
- Spacious fully equipped kitchen & dining area
- Warm lounge with log fire & pool table
- TV room with SKY
- FREE spa pool
- 24hr wireless internet, skype & CD burning
- Guest laundry
- Outdoor dining & BBQ area
- Booking Office for activities
- Guest phone
- Book exchange
- Bike hire
- Luggage storage & safe deposit for valuables
- FREE soup in the evenings
- BBH discounts
FRANZ JOSEF
The spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers are nestled amongst rainforest on the rugged West Coast of New Zealand where lakes, rivers, forests and beaches are part of an untamed wilderness. This awe inspiring area of South West New Zealand, where the glaciers cut through dramatic glacial valleys to flow into temperate rainforest almost to sea level, has been given World Heritage Park status.
Of all the accessible temperate glaciers in New Zealand, the Franz Josef Glacier is easily the steepest and fastest moving, providing visitors with a spectacular and unique icefall of crevasses, pinnacles, ice caves and canyons, combined with an ecosystem found nowhere else in the world.
Experience the beauty of this special part of New Zealand in any number of ways, regardless of your fitness level or budget. You can climb the face of the glacier, journey deep into the towering rainforests, explore blue ice caves, or take a guided walk or heli-hike on the Fox or Franz Josef glaciers to explore the spectacular ice formations.
For a more relaxed day you can fish for trout on one of the many beautiful lakes, take a scenic flight to walk on an alpine snow field, or visit Lake Matheson, renowned for its mirror images of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, New Zealand's highest peaks.
Come and experience the West Coast's legendary hospitality, and leave with enduring memories of the awesomeness, mystery and humility of this magnificent area.
