Pam on Franz Joseph Glacier

Getting to Grips with the Glacier - Franz Joseph

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December 29th 2005
Arrived in this small glacier focused town, just stopping on the way for a spot of gold panning (no nuggets found alas) just in time for my heli-hike. I thought it was worth blowing the budget and getting right up on top of the glacier to really appreciate the size and magnificence of Franz Joseph, and I wasn’t wrong! I got into the front seat of the helicopter (there are definite pro’s to b ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Glaciers

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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