Franz Josef ActivitiesRibbonwood Retreat Bed and Breakfast accommodation is ideally situated in the heart of the Westland National Park with views to the mountains, glaciers and temperate forest from every room. You will learn all about the area with our resident expert on flora and fauna, Jonathan. We are keen walkers and bird enthusiasts so can advise you on all our local walking tracks.
The rowi (Okarito brown kiwi) habitat is on our doorstep. The breeding colony of kotuku (white heron) is in the area at at the north of Okarito lagoon. Swim and kayak in the pristine waters of Lake Mapourika with panoramic views of the Southern Alps and rainforest. Explore the beaches and wetlands of Okarito, following the historic horse and dray "pack track" through lowland rimu forest, climbing above the seaside cliffs. Adventurous guests can climb spectacular ice walls in the upper part of the Franz Josef Glacier or take an informative, friendly and relaxed eco-style tour.
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Sunny day views from our place
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Ribbonwood house and cottage
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Glacier Country is located among the untamed natural wilderness of the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand. From the highest mountains, largest glaciers, rainforests, dramatic beaches and much, much more. See these two videos for more ideas of what you might expect to experience here.
