Kiwi Adventure_ Franz Josef Glacier

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Day 3 saw us hiking on a 12 kilometre long glacier on the Southern Alps. The only glacier in the world that descends in to a lush temperate rainforest! Due to strong snowfall it is one of the few glaciers in New Zealand which is still growing. Amazing to be walking on it.

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Photos

Lauren hiking on the Franz Josef Glacier
Here is lauren all kitted out in her waterproof jacket, beanie and gloves, hiking boots with carmpons attached...in mid summer.

Hiking to the glacier
First we got a bus from the village and then walked thought a forest then the last 2 kilometres across the glacial valley.

The trek
The grey on the ice is caused by the gravel that is moved by the ice. It is ground to a soft grey powder.Close up it is actually quite beautiful against the frosty blue of the ice.