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Franz Josef news & accommodation specials
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"Tatare Peaks" animal park is awaiting your visit.
Come and interact with our pet goats "Cheeky and Latte" and our alpacas "Rocket, Mustang & Batman"
Adjacent to Glenfern Villas we have created this park, for all the animal lovers to enjoy patting and feeding the animals. Please ask at reception when the feeding times are.
free wifi**
We are now offering our guests Highspeed, Wireless Internet "Glenfern Hotspot" Tickets are available at reception. A laptop is available for your use, free of charge. 2 hours free access per night stay.
Across country quad bikes
Quad Bike Adventures: The only quad bike ride in New Zealand with glacial views and the thrill of riding through West Coast rainforest, riverbeds and glorious mud to emerge at an ancient terminal moraine and an outstanding view of the Franz Josef Glacier. Heli Quad Adventures: The ultimate quad bike experience. Mountain Bike Adventures: Quality mountain bikes for hire. Bookings essential. Enquiries and bookings can be made via our "FREE Booking Service" at Glenfern.
School Holidays 2012
Escape to Franz Josef for a few days at an affordable price. We have a children's play area, mini farm, walk around and interact with the animals. Trampoline, Petanque court, sand box and lots of space for the children to burn off their energy! There are great walks, Quad Bike activities, Mountain Bikes for Hire, heli-hikes, the choices are endless! Not forgetting the parents. We can even offer you a babysitting service, (charge applicable) so you can go out and enjoy Franz Josef by day or by night. Minimum two nights stay in one of our 2 bedroom villas, with a queen bed in the downstairs bedroom and your choice of 2 or 3 single beds in the upstairs bedroom.
CHILDREN STAY WITH US FREE OF CHARGE, during school holidays. 2012 holidays, April 13th - 29th April, July 13th - 29th July and October 5th - 14th October. When making your reservation, please quote, "SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIALS 2012"
summer bookings
November to April is our busiest time of the year for accommodation at Glenfern Villas. Advanced bookings are recommended. Due to high demand for glacier activities such as the guided glacier walks, scenic helicopter flights, across country quad bikes and heli-hikes, we suggest you make your reservations as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We can help you make the arrangements for an unforgetable adventure! Please make use of our "FREE" booking service by contacting one of our knowledgeble Team members on reception.



