New Zealand South Island Franz Josef
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Hike the famous Franz Josef Glacier, as well as gorgeous nature walks in the surrounding area.
Franz Josef / Waiau is a small town in the West Coast region of the South Island of New Zealand.
The town is named after the Franz Josef Glacier - itself named by Julius von Haast in honour of the Emperor of Austria Franz Josef I of Austria. Following the passage of the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, the name of the town was officially altered to Franz Josef / Waiau.
The glacier's terminal face is 5 kilometres (3 mi) from the town and its accessibility makes it a major tourist attraction and the reason many people visit Franz Josef. The town is within the Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
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Hike the famous Franz Josef Glacier, as well as gorgeous nature walks in the surrounding area.
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A gem of frozen beauty, this glacier can be accessed through easy or challenging hikes, as well as helicopter flights.
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Wander around this amazing town, enjoying the fresh natural air, and enjoying a town basically built for nature lovers like yourself!
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