You have my number, why not call? We were then told everything the next day was full. The girl said, we were just about so send an email. You can learn about the kiwi conservation programme and a bit more about the glacier too.Our flight was cancelled due to bad weather and although really disappointing this is not the reason for the 1 star review.we only found out about the cancellation when we arrived to check in. You can walk through a natural-looking dark bush area and see if you can spot the Rowi Kiwi, one of the most endangered types of kiwi. The West Coast Wildlife Centre is based in Franz Josef township. You can even book out the whole cinema to play Playstation 4 on the big screen with your friends! Times and showings change daily and they screen a range of feature films as well as documentaries. If it's cold and wet outside the Alpine cinema is a cozy place to spend a few hours. If you've booked one of the tours run by Franz Josef Glacier Guides, you'll get access to the Glacier Hot Pools for free otherwise you can pay at the entrance. There are three pools of varying temperatures set in gorgeous native bush which adds to the relaxing atmosphere. Relaxing in the Glacier Hot Pools is the perfect way to end the day. Some helicopter packages include a touch down on the snow, others include just the flight - there are various packages available. If you'd like to see both the Franz Josef Glacier and the Fox Glacier, as well as Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, you can see it all on a short helicopter ride from Franz Josef town. Helicopter over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers The Sentinel Rock Walk and Peter's Pool track also start from the carpark. You won't be able to access the ice but you'll be able to get a good look at it. The track to the terminal face (where you can see the last part of the glacier) is about 45mins return and some parts are loose stones/rock so you will need a good pair of shoes. Catch a shuttle from the town to the start of the track (unless you fancy walking an extra 5kms each way). This is a great free option for seeing the glacier and might be your only option if the weather is not clear enough to take a helicopter ride. You'll take a short helicopter ride from the town up to the pinnacles area of the glacier where you'll get to walk on the glacier with some flash shoes with steel grips and explore the maze of ice with a knowledgeable guide who can tell you all about how the glacier was formed. This is one of the most popular ways to explore the glacier with Franz Josef Glacier Guides. Must Do: Explore the Glacier! Whether that be by hiking to view it, walking on it, or taking a helicopter over the top! Known for: The Franz Josef Glacier which is 12 kilometres long and is one of the fastest moving glaciers in the world with growth of as much as 1.5 metres a day. Vibe: A tourist hub with a Jurassic Park like vibe thanks to the ancient rainforest, verdant, dense native bush and dewy air. Hinehukatere was heart broken and with her crying at such a high altitude her tears turned to ice and formed the glacier we all see today. She made her man (Tane) climb the mountains with her but unfortunately near the top he slipped and fell to his death. The name Franz Josef was given to the glacier by the geologist Julius von Haast to honour the emperor of his native Austria.Īccording to Maori legend, the glacier is actually the frozen tears of a maiden called Hinehukatere, who was crying for the one she loved. Franz Josef is a "cool" wee town set in the rainforest with a few cozy bars, cafes, cinema and hot pools, near the base of the Franz Josef Glacier.
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