Glacier Gateway Motor Lodge boasts to being your closest accommodation to Franz Josef Glacier.

What makes this accommodation even more attractive is that it is still within walking distance to the Franz Josef township!

For those that enjoy dining out, local restaurants include:

The Alice May
Locally renowned for good beer and hearty food

Blue Ice Cafe
Based on the Main Road, the cafe features good New Zealand wines and cuisine, fabulous lamb, beef, seafood, gourmet pizza and pasta

Beeches Restaurant
Always popular with visitors to the region, the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a great menu selection, fantastic baking

The Landing Speights Bar/Cafe
Good hearty meals, relaxing atmosphere, plenty of heating, pool, Sports TV's, good value and service, outdoor seating with gas heating
A good pick for a good night out

The Priya Indian Restaurant and Takeway
Authentic tasty indian cuisine, nice new premises and quiet peaceful location, recommended

Full of Beans Cafe
Under new ownership, extended and refurbished this is the place for a good coffee and some fabulous home baking, not to mention gourmet burgers. Check it out.

The team at Glacier Gateway have come up with some terrific information About Franz Josef to help you plan a wonderful holiday in this truly spectacular region of the South Island.

Remember to book accommodation and activities well ahead at www.franzjosefmotels.co.nz

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