3-Day Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) itinerary guide

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Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) — Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Top stops to prioritize

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar
Lake Matheson Walk
SnakeBite Brewery
Franz Josef Glacier Guides
King Tiger
Aoraki / Mount Cook
Franz Josef Glacier

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Franz Josef Glacier, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Aoraki / Mount Cook
Franz Josef Glacier
Robert's Point Track
Glacier Country Helicopters
West Coast Wildlife Centre

Day 2: Southwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the southwest side side of town.

Lake Matheson Walk
Lake Matheson
Minnehaha Walk
Fox Glacier Valley Walk
Franz Josef Wilderness Tours
Tatare Tunnels Walk
Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Franz Josef Glacier Guides.

Franz Josef Glacier Guides
Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
Terrace Walk
Fox Glacier
Okarito Kiwi Tours

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