Together on the ice

Glacier to Queenstown

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March 7th 2007
Franz Josef is a town near to the Franz Josef Glacier. The glacier walk was one of the things we both wanted to do before we got here. It didn't disappoint, we were kitted up with boots, ice talons, rain jacket, hat and gloves. We'd chosen the full day tour tio get more time on the ice though we weren't too sure how hard it would be. To be honest it was pretty easy as long as you dug your boots in ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef

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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