Franz Josef Glacier Guides
Main Road
Franz Josef, South Island, New Zealand
Phone: 03 752 0763
Free Phone: 0800 484 337 or 0800 GUIDES
www.franzjosefglacier.com
Glacier Country Tours & Kayaks
20 Cron Street
Franz Josef, South Island, New Zealand
Free Phone: 0800 423 262
Phone/Fax: 03 752 0230
www.glacierkayaks.com
Franz Josef Glacier was first explored in 1865
by geologist Julius von Haast, who named it after
the Austrian emperor. The glacier is five kilometres
from the town of the same name, and a 20 minute
walk will take you to its terminal face. From
the glacier car park, you can hike to a choice
of lookout points for a bigger view of this awesome
river of rice. If you want to actually make contact
with the glacier, take a guided ice walk or a
heli-hike. Aerial sightseeing is another option.
In the town you’ll find plenty of places
to stay and eat. At nearby Lake Mapourika there
are kayaks for hire. Functional facts: Approx.
population 320, Department of Conservation Visitor
Centre, fuel.
Hotel Accommodation in Franz Josef offers
different options and types of Accommodation;
namely,
Backpackers type Accommodation ,
Exclusive Accommodation,
Guest & hosted
Accommodation,
Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation,
Boutique Accommodation,
Farm stays
type Accommodation,
Lodges,
Holiday Homes,
Self Contained & Serviced Apartments,
Holiday Parks,
Hotels, and
Motels.
Franz Josef
numerous activities for leisure and Business
Accommodation.
http://www.hotelscentre.com/Accommodation
West Coast/Accommodation Franz Josef
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