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Can you name four NZ glaciers?
* Franz Josef Glacier * Fox Glacier * Tasman Glacier * Hukawai Glacier * Haast Glaciers
What is New Zealands longest glacier?
NZ does have glaciers. The Fox glacier and the Franz Josef glacier. Both are in the South Island. Fox glacier is 13kms long and the Franz Josef glacier is 11kms long. Tasman Glacier is the longest at 29kms.
Are there any guided tours available for the Franz Josef Glacier walk"?
Yes, guided tours are available for the Franz Josef Glacier walk.
What is the distance between christchurch and Franz Josef Glacier?
408 km, about 5 hours fifteen minutes driving time on a normal day. Twisty and turny, you may encounter ice conditions through Arthurs Pass.
What are the names of the well known glaciers?
Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina Glacier Bay, Alaska Furtwangler Glacier, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Pasterze Glacier, Austria Vatnajokull Glacier, Iceland Yulong Glacier, China Fox and Franz Joseph, New Zealand Athabasca Glacier, Canada Biafo Glacier, Pakistan Antaractica
When was the Franz Josef glacier discovered?
The Southern Alps of New Zealand where the Franz Josef glacier is located were first explored by the early Maori settlers of New Zealand from about 1250-1300 AD on. The whole west coast region was explored and occupied early in Maori settlement, but the main concentration of people developed a little further north of Franz Josef, between the Hokitika and Māwheranui (Grey) rivers where pounamu (jade) was gathered. The Maori name for the glacier is Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere. The first European to sight this region was Abel Tasman, but he did not land in this area, and therefore would have been unaware of the glacier. In 1770 Captain James Cook charted this coast, but did not investigate the land significantly. Sir Johann Franz "Julius" von Haast of Prussia became the first European to discover this glacier in 1865, and named it after the Emperor of the Austrian Empire.
Two major glaciers in the south island?
The two major Glaciers of New Zealands South Island are Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. These are both located on the west coast of the south island and are major tourist attractions.
The franz josef Glacier is found on what island of New Zealand?
It is found on the south island of New Zealand
Name a major New Zealand glacier that starts with the letter 'F'?
Franz Joseph and Fox glaciers.
What was the relation between Franz Josef and Franz Ferdinand?
Emperor Franz Josef was Franz Ferdinand's uncle.
What is the highest elevation reached on a full day hike of the Franz Josef Glacier?
It depends of the weather a lot. The glacier is rapidly going back each year so the altitude might slightly change.
2 major glaciers in the south island?
Two major glaciers in the South Island of New Zealand are the Franz Josef Glacier and the Fox Glacier. These glaciers are located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park and are popular tourist attractions for hiking and glacier exploring.
