Franz Josef Glacier, Westland National Park

Name: Franz Josef Glacier
Address: Westland National Park, New Zealand

#9 among attractions in Westland National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Natural feature

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Franz Josef Glacier, Westland National Park

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The Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere is a 12-kilometre-long temperate maritime glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Together with the Fox Glacier 20 kilometres to the south, and a third glacier, it descends from the Southern Alps to less than 300 metres above sea level. ()

Alternative names: Length: 6.52 miCoordinates: 43°28'0"S, 170°10'59"E

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Westland National Park New Zealand

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Franz Josef Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: West Coast Wildlife Centre, Douglas Peak, Te Koha Gallery.

5.5 miN
Nature and wildlife, Park, Zoo
West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef
140 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the rugged West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, the West Coast Wildlife Centre stands as a beacon of conservation and education in the quaint town of Franz Josef. This unique facility is dedicated to the protection and study of some of New...
5.3 miS
Mountain
Douglas Peak, Westland National Park
135 min walk • Douglas Peak is a 3,077 metres high mountain in the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand. It is located few kilometres northeast of the second highest mountain of the country, the 3,497 metres high Mount Tasman.
5.3 miN
43°23'22"S • 170°10'55"E
Te Koha Gallery, Franz Josef
136 min walk • Museum

Franz Josef Glacier, Westland National Park

Facts and practical information

Franz Josef Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef

Douglas Peak, Westland National Park

Te Koha Gallery, Franz Josef