Rainforest Motel

Things to do

Campervanning: the spontaneous way to travel

If the idea of a guided tour brings you out in spots, you’ll be wanting to bring yourself to the spots you most want to see. Read the story . . . 

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Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers: monuments to nature’s power and beauty

Experience two of the 140 glaciers that flow from the Southern Alps in this dynamic environment where huge tongues of ice cut through valleys and make for a spectacular sight in the form of the Fox Glacier/Te Moeka o Tuawe and Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere. Read the story . . . 

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The Lake Matheson walk: a photographer's dream

Drive five kilometres west of Fox Glacier township and say hallo to Lake Matheson, a photographer’s dream nestled in ancient forest, best viewed at sunrise and sunset when still waters reflect a near-perfect image of snow-capped Aoraki Mount Cook . Read the story . . . 

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Okarito Lagoon: wonderful wetland wilderness

Explore the lagoon and river channels by kayak and journey through this divine wetland wilderness into the heart of the rainforest. Read the story . . . 

Matheson Cafe

Matheson Café??Award-winning café boasting unsurpassed views of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. Matheson Café is a breakfast, lunch or dinner experience not to miss when . . . More . . . 

Haast Food Centre & Cafe

On the Spot Express - Convenience Store - Grumpy Cow Cafe & TakeawaysInternet and wireless access Groceries - a full range of groceries and anything . . . More . . . 

The Hard Antler Bar & Restaurant

Come and enjoy our iconic West Coast Bar & Restaurant. Cosy fire and surroundings. Excellent lunch and dinner menus (our fish and chips are well . . . More . . . 

Stations Inn

Located just 3 minutes from Hokitika township on the Historical Blue Spur Goldfields, capturing majestic views of the Southern Alps, Tasman Sea and breathtaking sunsets. . . . More . . .