Holly Homestead is a character 1920s home which now offers quality B&B accommodation with four guest rooms in the stunning Alpine setting of the glacier region. The cosy standard room has excellent views and a queen size bed, and there are two superior rooms, which are larger with a super king bed and timber panelling.
The recently renovated deluxe suite offers more space with a separate lounge as well as a super king sized hand-crafted rimu bed. Guests may make use of the guest lounge, dining room and laundry, and breakfast is served in the farmhouse style kitchen which offers superb Alpine views on a clear morning. Your hosts will be happy to help you plan your time in this scenic region and the homestead is a lovely place to relax at the end of a busy day.
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Tour ideas in Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Holly Homestead as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers Flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
Flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
This is a 30-minute scenic flight that will take you high above the spectacular scenery of both Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, with views across to Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.
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Fox Glacier Heli Hiking Fox Glacier Heli Hiking
Fox Glacier Heli Hiking
The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of the fastest moving in the world, sometimes at a rate of up to 20 m a year. This means that the terrain is ever-changing as crevasses close and new ones open so your guide leads you on an unplanned route which is a true adventure.
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Heli-Hike on Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike on Franz Josef Glacier
Heli-Hike on Franz Josef Glacier
Join your crew at The Helicopter Line Officer, Main South Road to commence a heli-hike tour. A scenic 10-minute helicopter flight takes you over Franz Josef Glacier to its icefall, where the helicopter lands and you start a two-hour guided walk among its ice caves, pinnacles and seracs.
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Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers and nearby places
- Mount Cook National Park 26 miles away
- Lake Tekapo 46 miles away
- South Island 57 miles away
- Twizel 62 miles away
- Hokitika 61 miles away
- Arthur's Pass National Park 76 miles away
- Lake Wanaka 106 miles away
- Punakaiki 106 miles away
- Arrowtown 128 miles away
- Glenorchy 136 miles away