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Fox Glacier



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New Zealand  Flag 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: Strap on your crampons!
Date: January 26th 2007

Now on the South Island's West Coast, we drive Northwards from Haast. Our first major stop is Fox Glacier, which together with nearby Franz Josef Glacier is one of the West Coast's most popular sights. Time to strap on those crampons and do some serious ice walking! ... read more


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