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Whataroa and the area surrounding Coastal Okarito provide a sanctuary and feeding grounds for New Zealand''s only breeding colony of Kotuku, or white heron. Visitors can go on an excursion into the nesting area accompanied by a permitted guide.

From September to late February/March, breeding pairs stay in the colony and raise their chicks on precarious nesting platforms.

Nearby coastal Okarito has the largest unmodified tidal inlet in New Zealand and is a major feeding area for birds with more than 70 species being recorded.

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Matai Lodge
Whataroa Accommodation - Bed and Breakfast, Farmstay
Matai Lodge is situated on 400 acres of farmland with sheep and cows situated 20mins north of Franz Josef Glacier. Share this tranquil rural...
From $77
Glacier Cottages
Franz Josef Accommodation - Houses, Cottages
Glacier Cottages and apartment have TV,DVD,CD players, Robert Harris plunger coffee, hairdyers, electric blankets, microwave, fridge, Jill Main...
Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park
Franz Josef Accommodation - Caravan Camping
Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park has an idyllic setting amongst West Coast rainforests and the vast expanse of the majestic Franz Josef Glacier....
Hari Hari Motor Inn
Harihari Accommodation - Hotels
The Hari Hari Motor Inn has a variety of accommodation available for all travellers enjoying the beautiful South Westland and Glacier regions of...
From $14
Glenfern Villas
Franz Josef Glacier Accommodation - Apartments
Situated just a few kilometres north of the Franz Josef Glacier Township, Glenfern Villas provides luxury apartment style accommodation, offering...

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Skydive Franz
Franz Josef Activities - Adventure
Skydive Franz offers potentially the best skydiving experience available in the world. What better way to enjoy this wonderful place than to free...
Glacier Helicopters
Franz Josef Activities - Adventure
Glacier Helicopters operate from Franz Josef village, at the foot of the Glacier. Offering not only spectacular scenic helicopter flights, but...
Franz Josef Glacier Guides
Franz Josef Glacier Activities - Adventure
Franz Josef Glacier Guides provide an incredible glacier experience to suit all fitness levels. From half day glacier experiences, heli-hikes and...
Glacier Country Lake Tours
Franz Josef Activities - Boating, Yachting
Glacier Country Lake Tours operates sightseeing and wildlife eco-cruises across the untouched beauty of Lake Mapourika (Flower of the Dawn)...
Franz Josef Heli Hike
Franz Josef Activities - Adventure
Discover up close the magnificent phenomenon of the stunning West Coast glaciers. Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef...

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White Heron Store & Tearooms
Whataroa Dining - Cafes, Restaurants
The Alice May
Franz Josef Glacier Dining - Bars, Clubs, Pubs
The Landing
Franz Josef Dining - Cafes, Restaurants
Pukeko Tearooms & Store
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Bert07:58pm Monday 07th November 2011 ESTReport Abuse
The Whataroa Kotuku Gallery is the best Maori Gallery/Museum in the country
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