Franz Josef Glacier Climbing Vacations

Climbing Trip Blogs

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  Heli-hiking in Franz Josef | Feb 04 07'

  by Mike & Jackie a traveling as a couple from Portsmouth, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

  It’s impossible to sit still for long in New Zealand – even for us – so today we got up early (again) and headed for a rendezvous point in town for... Continue reading »

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  New Zealand - Franz Josef Glacier | Dec 15 06'

  by Becs and Chris a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

  "Bambi on ice"

  The Franz Josef Glacier was next on our list and we made the long drive further down south to get up close and personal with one of only three temp... Continue reading »

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  The Glacier | Jun 11 07'

  by Len and Jenn a male traveling as a couple from Toronto, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

  "I was too busy trying to secure my footing and not fall in some Hobbit swallowing crevice."

  In New Zealand, accommodations were pricey.  Long gone were the days of $7 private rooms with shower and air condition.  Now, at $40 a ni... Continue reading »

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  Glacier Climbing | Mar 17 07'

  by Eliza a 25 year old female from Cambridge, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

  So I took the train across to Greymouth. Now it is supposed to be one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. It was raining and I wa... Continue reading »

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  I am Climbing A Glacier! | Jul 05 07'

  by InterNATZionale a 30 year old female from Madison, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

  I took an Intercity bus from Queenstown up the west coast of the South Island to the town of Franz Josef.  The buses in New Zealand are great!... Continue reading »