There are numerous glaciers in New Zealand but Fox and Franz Joseph Glaciers are the 2 largest. Backed by the majestic mountain peaks of the Southland Alps (Queenstown)and then the rainforests of the West Coast.
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Looking back on Lake Wanaka
Leaving the Southland and heading north along Highway 6. We are headed to Fox...
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The Blue Pool
A short walk from the highway is this crysatl clear stream making a...
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Blue Pool View 2
Looking upstream.
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Clear Blue Water
This must be the clearest aqua blue water in New Zealand.
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Swing Bridge Over Blue Pool
The bridge was a wee shakey. This bridge was a bit more flimsly than...
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Waterfall at Gates of Haast
Just a minute from Highway 6 heading north toward Fox Glacier was this...
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Mount Cook
We took this from a helicopter at 4 PM on January 8th.
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Fox Glacier
Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.
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Cracks in the glacier
The cracks in the snow form ice caves that go many feet below the...
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Fox Glacier
Both Fox Glacier and Franz Joseph Glacier are located in the Westland...
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Rugged Peaks
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Ice Cracks Interior View
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Helicopter Couple
It was just as warm at 7000 feet as it was at sea level.Walking on the...
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Snow driifts
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The glacier
About 14,000 years ago the ice covered the ground at sea level.Now everything...
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Lake Matherson
Below the glaciers are wetlands. Lake Matherson is a large lake with frequent...
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Meadow below the glacier
The meadowland is adjacent to Lake Matherson.
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Picnic in the grass
With Fox Glacier behind this is a perfect setting for a picnic in a meadow.
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