Trip Date: October 2005

Take this virtual tour and hike on to Franz Josef Glacier of New Zealand and become as terrified as we were! The only difference is that if you slip, you won’t fall into a crevice like we could have.  So sit back and enjoy this visually stunning corner of New Zealand’s South Island.

About Franz Josef Glacier

Rare when compared to other glaciers in the world, Franz Josef Glacier reaches from the high mountains to almost sea level and is fairly easy to reach for most people.  The bottom reaches of Franz Josef are located in a temperate rainforest which is also not common for glaciers.  Because Franz Josef is easy to access and located around spectacular scenery, it is a key tourist attraction in New Zealand.  Walking up to the glacier for a close view is popular as is several guided tours of walking on the glacier with an expert guide.

If you would like to read more about Franz Josef or just learn more about the unbelievably beautiful south island of New Zealand, check out our virtual tour guide of this place at our main website.

Virtual Tour