Glacier Hot Pools is located in Franz Josef's lush native rainforest and was opened in spring 2008 by Ngai Tahu Tourism and Joseph Developments (Franz) Limited.
The multi-million dollar complex is the only commercial hot pools on the rugged West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
The Glacier Hot Pools is Ngai Tahu's first start-up project of this scale in many years, and complements existing Ngai Tahu owned attractions on the West Coast.
This includes Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
Ngai Tahu Tourism
Ngai Tahu Tourism is a subsidiary of Ngai Tahu Holdings Group, the wholly owned investment company of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, tasked with managing the commercial investments and creating wealth for the benefit of its Ngai Tahu shareholders.
In addition to its interests on the West Coast, Ngai Tahu Tourism's portfolio also includes Queenstown's Shotover Jet, Dart River Jet Safaris, Huka Falls Jet, the Hollyford Guided Walk, Rainbow Springs, Abel Tasman's Aqua Taxi and a percentage of Whale Watch Kaikoura.
In a joint venture with Wakatu Incorporation, Ngai Tahu Tourism also operates Kaiteriteri Kayaks, Abel Tasman Kayaks, Ocean River Kayaks and Kiwi Kayaks.
