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Many millenia, but the face at the lower altitude is older. They are a good way inland now, but some of the glaciers, I think, the neighbouring Fox Glacier, went all the way down to the sea on the West Coast of South Island New Zealand when Captain Cook was there around the 1700s.

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Can you name four NZ glaciers?

* Franz Josef Glacier * Fox Glacier * Tasman Glacier * Hukawai Glacier * Haast Glaciers


An example for a glacier?

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What is a land feature found at Fox and Franz Josef?

At Fox and Franz Josef glaciers in New Zealand, the land feature you would find are massive rivers of ice flowing down the valleys of the Southern Alps. These glaciers are some of the most accessible in the world, attracting visitors who come to witness their spectacular beauty and unique environment.


What is the distance between franz Joseph land and the north pole?

Franz Josef Land is an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean, and its northernmost point is approximately 900 kilometers (about 560 miles) from the North Pole. The exact distance can vary slightly depending on which specific island or point within Franz Josef Land is measured. This remote region is one of the northernmost territories of Russia and is noted for its harsh polar climate and unique wildlife.


Where is fox glacier located?

The Fox Glacier (Te Moeka o Tuawe in Māori)[1][2]is a 13 km long glacierlocated in Westland National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.[3]It was named in 1872 after a visit by the then Prime Minister of New Zealand, Sir William Fox.[4]Fox GlacierCoordinates: 43°27′52″S 170°1′4″E / 43.46444°S 170.01778°E / -43.46444; 170.01778Country New Zealand Region West Coast District Westland District Population (2006) - Total 375View of the glacier from the valley below.The glacier reaching the rainforest.The Fox Glacier (Te Moeka o Tuawe in Māori)[1][2]

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Are there any guided tours available for the Franz Josef Glacier walk"?

Yes, guided tours are available for the Franz Josef Glacier walk.


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.


What is the distance between franz josef glacier and queenstown?

365 km 5 hours travel time


The franz josef Glacier is found on what island of New Zealand?

It is found on the south island of New Zealand


What has the author Franz Josef Altenburg written?

Franz Josef Altenburg has written: 'Franz Josef Altenburg'


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.


What was the relation between Franz Josef and Franz Ferdinand?

Emperor Franz Josef was Franz Ferdinand's uncle.


What is the birth name of Emperor Franz Josef?

Emperor Franz Josef's birth name is Franz Josef von Habsburg-Lothringen.


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.


What is the name of the glacier in the south island in new zealand?

There are many glaciers in the south island famous ones include Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.


How tall is Franz Josef Csencsits?

Franz Josef Csencsits is 188 cm.