Alex Knob provides the best view of Franz Josef Glacier. Photo: Hami Tangiora

Alex Knob, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

August 2019

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No queues, just views

Like most glaciers in New Zealand, Franz Josef is retreating fairly quickly. From the valley floor, it is now impossible to get a sense of the sheer enormity of it. And the price of a helicopter flight isn’t within everyone’s budget. Fortunately, there is a way to freely view the glacier. But, it will cost […]
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