Franz Josef Glacier Walk Traihead - Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast, New Zealand
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denben
S 43° 25.392 E 170° 10.151
59G E 432747 N 5191852
The Franz Josef Glacier Walk starts at the car park located at the end of Glacier Access Road in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WMN991
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/23/2015
Views: 10
There are a number of short and longer walks within the glacier valley. It took us about 2 hours to walk the Franz Josef Glacier trail (5.4 km return). The first 15 minutes is an easy (fully accessible) forest walk to a river bank view of the glacier. The track then follows track marker posts on the rocky riverbed, before climbing up to the viewpoint near the glacier. This track is over shingle and rocks so can be quite rough underfoot. The final section of track to the safety barriers includes a short climb to the viewing area. Do not go past the barriers and pay attention to all signage as areas of the valley are hazardous and are not safe for visitors.
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
No dogs
No bikes
Trail type: Mostly shingle and rocks
Parking: Not Listed
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