![]() We mean what we say when we tell people not to rush through the coast, we reckon you should spend at least 3 nights and take your time to poke your nose into all the little nooks and crannies that make the coast so special. Yep, another pretty typical Kiwi day - glacier, rainforest, kayak on the tidal lagoon, walk on the deserted beach, we could even say you’ll probably see one of our rare White Herons too, but that would sound like we’re bragging so we’ll save that as a surprise till you’re here! This is one of the main reasons we like to take our time in Glacier Country, to get out kayaking on the lagoon and take a long walk on the windswept beach. To get off the beaten track just a little, the short climb to Sentinel Rock will be well worth the effort, if you’re really keen then a full day hike to either Alex Knob or Roberts Point will guarantee the views and no crowds! If there’s one spot on the whole coast we love, then it’s Okarito, just down the road from Franz Josef. ![]() Take the half day walk up the main glacial valley for great views of the terminal face, jump on a helihike or try ice climbing with a guide. How to get there, some itinerary suggestions, activities, attractions and things to do plus a handy tip or two from our years visiting Franz Josef on our own Kiwi holidays.Īs with its twin to the south, Franz Josef is one of the best places in the world to get close to a glacier. Here’s our take on everything you need to know about Franz Josef glacier for your New Zealand trip. Just like cousin Fox, ‘Franz’ as the locals call it, is surrounded by rainforest and not far from the ocean either, so you can tick off the glacier, rainforest and beach in the same day around here too! Why? There’s just a little bit more going on in town, the valley walk to the glacier is a more open and offers more expansive views and it’s closer to our one of our favourite spots on the whole west coast, Okarito. ![]() Like choosing between your two favourite pairs of jeans, it’s hard to pick one over the other, but we choose to spend the majority of our time in Franz Josef. Most people coming to New Zealand have to make the tough choice, the old Fox Glacier vs Franz Josef Glacier conundrum. One of the twin glaciers on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island, Franz Josef Glacier is the more northern of the two. ![]()
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