Wow! Where do I start?! We stayed 3 nights at Julie & Jo's beautiful cabin on the outskirts of Franz Josef. The location is stunning & the hospitality phenomenal! We were incredibly well looked after, nothing was too much trouble. As we were travelling without a car, Julie sourced a couple of bikes for us. These worked perfectly and really helped us get to and from the various hiking trails around the glacier. Unexpectedly, and thanks to Julie's incredible kindness, we also had a chance to visit Lake Mapourika & Okarito. The breathtaking view from the trig walk was a highlight, as was seeing the sunset over the beach and lagoon. Julie even managed to get us an invite to a local bbq and concert!
Breakfast was fantastic, the crepes with fresh fruit and homemade rhubarb jam particularly memorable. The cabin itself has everything you would need, was very nicely furnished & had a great shower. So many nice touches, we also learned so much about local conservation. An incredible experience!