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Luggage and bags: It might be the most clichéd item to suggest but the West Coast is famous for its Sand Flies and Franz Joseph even more. They love the fresh blood of Tourists so either keep your skin covered or spray on some repellent.
Written Oct 16, 2010
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Some may think it common-sensical, but it's always important to wear those covered toes shoes, especially when you are moving among the rocks. You do not want a stubbed toe or a swelling feet.
not trying to promote my show here, but yes, this Is a comfortable shoe.
Updated Apr 13, 2007
Photo Equipment: When on the Glacier (and you should be on it, if you go to Franz Josef), remember to keep your batteries and camera close to your body. The cold air sucks the life out of batteries and you'll have lugged your camera through crevices and caves for nothing.
Also don't worry about bringing a full water bottle. You'll find a much fresher supply on the glacier
Written Mar 3, 2005
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Luggage and bags: A day pack is useful. You can fill it with a drink bottle and some snacks if you want, especially when it's a long trip.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: 3-4 layers of warm upper body clothing, sunglasses and sun protection. For colder months, bring warm hat & gloves.
Avoid JEANS...they are not recommended on wet days as they become very cold and uncomfortable to wear!!
Photo Equipment: Bring your camera & lots of film or a digital camera & memory sticks.
Written Jan 26, 2005
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Umbrella is essetial, the ones you can buy there are all china made and of inferior quality! There is incessant drizzle/rain here, so do carry!
Written Feb 4, 2009
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Umbrella is essetial, the ones you can buy there are all china made and of inferior quality! There is incessant drizzle/rain here, so do carry!
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Q: I would like an honest opinion from someone who have been to the FJ glacier with the FJ Guides. I am definitely going to FJ in...
A: we did this a few years ago when our children were small it was a longish walk to the foot of the glacier over quite a rough path - it must have taken half an...
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Franz Josef is 5 hrs from Queenstown, 5 hrs from Christchurch and 1 hr 30 mins from Hokitika. It is a must see on your journey to South Island.
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I think that the best experience I had in New Zealand was hiking up on the Franz Josef Glacier, which is on the west coast of the South Island...
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To reach Franz Josef Glacier, travelers need to hit Franz Josef Village (or town) first. It took about 8 hours (including photo stops & lunch break) for InterCity shuttle to send us from Queenstown to...
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