Franz Josef.
From left to right notice: Mt. Tasman, Mt.Cook. You can then see the glacier and the river valley. The Franz Josef township is to the left of the picture.
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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more] Blog: Franz Josef
Date: April 25th 2005
After an incredible morning enjoying a scenic flight to Milford Sound and a cruise through the sound, we once again got settled into our little plane for a scenic flight over Mt. Cook, Fox Glacier and Franz Josef (the township and the glacier). What a treat... and sooo nice to avoid a 8 hour bus trip!! I am sure the trip is beautiful, but I (Elizabeth and guest writer on this amazing blog by Tanya ... read more
Date: April 25th 2005
After an incredible morning enjoying a scenic flight to Milford Sound and a cruise through the sound, we once again got settled into our little plane for a scenic flight over Mt. Cook, Fox Glacier and Franz Josef (the township and the glacier). What a treat... and sooo nice to avoid a 8 hour bus trip!! I am sure the trip is beautiful, but I (Elizabeth and guest writer on this amazing blog by Tanya ... read more
