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The day dawned sunny, and I was highly excited! We were off to do a heli-hike on the Franz Josef glacier. A helicopter was going to carry us high up onto the glacier, where we would explore the crevasses and ice caves. At the heliport we were given boots ...
... early. We had planned to look into getting a helicopter flight over one of the glaciers, and we were advised to organize from Franz Josef - the biggest one. At lunchtime we arrived at Fox Glacier and took a walk to the bottom of this one and admired ...
... had to take a back seat as they'd run out! I made do with a bacon and egg toasted sarnie instead. We arrived at Franz Josef early afternoon, and once again I'd scored highly in the tour guide stakes. I'd chosen a nice motel for us to stay in as we were ...
The weather was atrocious on the journey to Franz Josef. On the way, the coach driver played a video about glaciers and how they are formed, so that made the trip interesting. I was certainly excited about seeing the glaciers up close, as I found it an ...
State Highway 6 P.O. Box 133 Franz Josef, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Main South Road, SH6 Franz Josef, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

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A South Island Itinerary
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:14:28
... from Hokitika to Franz Josef so you got plenty of time today to explore. Stay at the Rainforest Retreat in the middle of Franz Josef.(www.rainforestholidaypark.co.nz ).(Wallace St. first on the left when you enter town). Wander around and get a feel for ...
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South Island Odyssey - Part Two - West Coast
Posted on Mar 8, 2008, 19:23:05
... from Hokitika to Franz Josef so you got plenty of time today to explore. Stay at the Rainforest Retreat in the middle of Franz Josef.(www.rainforestholidaypark.co.nz ).(Wallace St. first on the left when you enter town). Wander around and get a feel for ...
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NZ travel advice
Posted on Jun 15, 2009, 08:43:55
... and I can't help with accommodation recommendations as a result.... Anyhow - here is a general 14 day itinerary in New Zealand................more information at www.newzealandtravelguide.net Day 1 - - Fly into Auckland and pick up vehicle and head ...
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NZ travel advice
Posted on Jun 13, 2009, 19:28:15
... and I can't help with accommodation recommendations as a result.... Anyhow - here is a general 14 day itinerary in New Zealand................more information at www.newzealandtravelguide.net Day 1 - - Fly into Auckland and pick up vehicle and head ...
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