But if you take a look at the photos, I think you will see that it’s quite a good view. In essence, the walk is quite an easy walk. Going back to 2010, I could almost touch the Glacier face if the boys were not watching, but today the Franz Josef Glacier has receded back up into the Southern Alps by almost 1000 Meters. - 10 minute drive from Franz Josef township Franz Josef Glacier (Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere) was explored by local iwi and 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 1.5 hour walk will take you to within 750m of its terminal face. This walk was one of the highlights of visiting Franz Josef, so below is our guide to walking the Franz Josef Glacier Valley Track with kids. If you’d prefer to have a guide take you and explain all about the glacier, discover the legends and history, learn all about the flora and fauna along the way, then book a 3 hour guided valley walk to Franz Josef Glacier. If you are only going to this viewpoint, do make sure you head around the corner, just before the track goes down the hill, as this angle is far better to see the Franz Josef Glacier. There is a safety board at the beginning of the track that gives a weather update and what the conditions are likely to be on the trail that day. You seriously can’t come to the Glacier Region and not see a glacier. The walk to the glacier is an easy hike and is around 4km return. They estimate how long the walk will be too. Depending on the amount of rain, will depend on how many you see. Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk & Hot Pools . Book helicopter flights before you travel. We actually walked in hiking boots because I just find them more stable, but they aren’t necessary, I just prefer them. You will also come across Peter Hendes Hut. is usually around 8 years old. A word of warning. There is a safety board at the beginning of the track that gives a weather update and what the conditions are likely to be on the trail that day. Walk past a waterfall along the wide river stone track, suitable for children. This day is a moderate walk suitable for older kids and up - we cater to suit your needs in our nice small groups. Do be aware that you cannot walk on the glacier here, you need to take a heli hike to do this and you will not see the glacier at close up range on this walk. You can no longer walk up the Waiho River via Callery Gorge. prices of flying and hiking on the glacier, click here, Take a drink bottle to fill up with water straight from the waterfalls (it tastes amazing). How often do you get to see a glacier for free right? Walk past a waterfall along the wide river stone track, suitable for children. Do heed their warnings. By no means should you attempt to walk on the glacier without one. That’s one of the cool things about the region, it’s always changing. The walk to the glacier is through rainforest which makes it pretty unique in that aspect alone. We’d love to hear from you. Tour New Zealand walking & hiking with a campervan hire. The new hot pools located right in Franz Josef town are an excellent place to relax and warm up after walking or hiking around the Franz Josef area. After you’ve finished your walk, why not relax in the main hot pools at Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools. A bonus of doing these heli hikes in Franz Josef, is they often include entry to the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools.eval(ez_write_tag([[468,60],'backyardtravelfamily_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_4',148,'0','0'])); If you have older teenagers, you may also be interested in ice climbing on Franz Josef. From here, the car park is about 4km. Drive or walk south from the Franz Josef Waiau township across the Waiho River bridge and turn left onto the Glacier Access Road or Te Ara a Waiau. Head to Glacier Hot Pools post-hike for a soothing soak in hot springs fed by a glacier… It is a short 4.6 km drive from Franz Josef Village on a sealed road to the Franz Josef Glacier car park. When the German explorer, Julius von Haast discovered the glacier in 1865, the glacier would have extended almost out to the Tasman sea. Franz Josef town has plenty of restaurants but only one IGA supermarket to buy your food from. Price: $180 per person Price: Child $90 (Aged 12 to 15)A Tour Departs: 9:00 am Tour Duration: 4 Hours. The 90-minute Franz Josef Glacier Walk crosses the moraine, ending within 750m of the terminal face. There are seats here, you can see a waterfall to your right and you can see the glacier from here. Roberts Point Walking Track at Franz Josef. To Fox Glacier it's a 30 minutes drive or you may book a heli tour which covers Franz Josef and Fox. It is far too dangerous and the ice condition is ever changing. The hike is pretty easy as it leads in the valley to the glacier's face. The Glacier Valley Walk by Franz Josef Guides was informative and gave us the confidence to do our own walk to Fox Glacier the next day. This is alpine country and the weather is very changeable. The minimum age to heli hike is usually around 8 years old. The Graham brothers used this track to guide people up and onto the Franz Josef Glacier. The views over the glacier from the helicopter were awesome too. But if you take a look at the photos, I think you will see that it’s quite a good view. Walking on a glacier is an incredible experience. Do heed their warnings. Each point has photos along with a description about each one. From this walk, no. Follow the Waiho river that is emerging from the glacier, and in about 45 minutes, you will arrive on the viewing platform. My first heli hike was awesome as you got to wear crampons (so you could walk on the ice) and check out ice caves. Get the best prices here. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It felt very adventurous except it was totally safe. Do not fly your drone anywhere around Franz Josef. and your turnaround point. The. Franz Josef Glacier is one of my favourite New Zealand glaciers, as it is easy to access with kids and is totally free to see. Hiking. super views of the Glacier from around 750m away. Obviously the glaciers are both different, but we chose the shorter walk this trip. Thanks to our detailed knowledge of the glacier region, you'll come away with a whole new appreciation for Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier).

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