Named after an Austrian Emperor, Franz Josef was
first discovered by the explore Julius von Haast in 1865. The
glaciers is 12km long and offers a wide variety of challenging
activities. The walk along the Terrace Track is particularly interesting
for its glimpses of relics left over from the gold-mining days
of the past.
A more strenuous pursuit is a guided tour of the glacier itself.
But to get the ultimate perspective on the magnitude of Franz
Josef, head for Sentinel Rock which gives a sweeping view over
both the Waiho Valley and the mighty glacier.
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