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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 »
Hiking the Franz Josef glacier | May 28 06'

by ScottA a 30 year old male, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

"Probably the most beautiful day hike I have ever been on"

(Check out more photos by clicking on the links or pictures below!)We got into Franz Josef a little late since we had to stop in Graymouth to have... Continue reading »
On the Rocks | Feb 18 07'

by Dan and Claire a 30 year old male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

"a block of ice fell and amputated his legs!"

A very hungover Kiwi bus made its way to today’s first stop, the BushMan’s Centre – a museum dedicated to deer stalking and possum baiting, run by... Continue reading »
Galavanting and Glaciers | Nov 28 08'

by Jetsetters 08 a female from Toronto, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

Hey there folks,So we have headed further South and are currently resting in Franz Josef- Glacier Town. But before we get onto the 'big' news, we w... Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
Glamming it up on a Glacier! | Feb 13 07'

by Nicolle a real traveler from Sherwood Park, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

"Slipping, sliding, and squeezing on a glacier hike!"

Well, we arrived into the small town of Franz Joseph and were here to stay for a few nights. I was ready for a few nights in the mountains. And, th... Continue reading »
Fox and Franz Josef Glacier | Nov 07 06'

by Colette and Julia a real traveler from Cambridge, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

We had a great time camping at the bottom of the glacier, you got great views from outside our tent, but it was a bit nippy! We took a wander up a... Continue reading »
Franz Josef Glacier walk | Feb 28 07'

by Jamie and Tal a real traveler from London, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

After leaving Wanaka we drove to Franz Josef via the Haast Pass. It was amazing to see how the landscape changes from the grasslands of Otago to th... Continue reading »
Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier | Aug 11 07'

by tonka a 44 year old from Birmingham, on vacation in Franz Josef Glacier

On route we made a stop at Ross. Once upon a time it was a busy place when lots of folks came to pan for gold and make their fortune. Some did . NZ... Continue reading »