Welcome to Ribbonwood Retreat, our hosted accommodation in Franz Josef Glacier with uninterrupted views from your room of glaciers, sheer mountain peaks, forests and farmland. |
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Our Franz Josef accommodation options |
The Cottage
A separate self contained garden cottage with a king bed and single bed. The Waiho Rooms The spacious Waiho Rooms on the top floor of the house - where your party have the exclusive use of the top floor with two bedrooms for a double, twin, or a group of three traveling together. The surroundings In your quality accommodation at Ribbonwood Retreat, finding a haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life happens naturally. Here you can relax in wilderness, wander the gardens and feel your travel tiredness slip away. The surroundings of Glacier Country are at the doorstep to explore. The lush greenery of the grounds at Ribbonwood Retreat Bed and Breakfast provide habitat for New Zealand's native birds. Franz Josef Village is only 5km away Just a few minutes drive from the village and ten minutes drive from the glacier, our bed & breakfast accommodation has several excellent restaurants nearby, offering complimentary transport. You can relax knowing your hosts, Julie and Jonathan will take good care of you. This is a peaceful place for guests who seek nature, adventure and wilderness. |
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Hosts Jo and Julie have both worked for our Department of Conservation. Jo is an expert on history and ecology of the glacier region.
We are avid hikers and bird watchers.
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