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Nature Reserves in Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
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The most comprehensive information is at http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Glacier. The glacier known as Franz Josef (or Ka
Nature Reserves in Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier
(3)
Fox Glacier, much like its brother Franz Josef Glacier, is one of the few in the world that is still growing. While on the way to
Lakes in Franz Josef
Lake Matheson
(1)
Lake Matheson is one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. It´s located in a very nice wooded area and almost always casts
Cliffs in Punakaiki
Pancake Rocks
(2)
Just outside the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks you will find an amazing natural formation of rocks and natural pools. Our visit took pla
Rivers in Punakaiki
Pororari River Track
Take an extraordinary walk of around 3 hours on the river Pororari, part of the National Park with lush vegetation that practicall
Viewpoints in Okarito
Okarito Trig
This vantage point is an hour from Okarito, along a path built by gold miners in the 19th century. If the day is clear, the view o
Lakes in Okarito
Okarito Lagoon
A beautiful lagoon, which is protected because it is home to the only 150 heron species endemic to New Zealand. It changes a lot w
Waterfalls in Haast
Thunder Creek Falls
In New Zealand there are thousands, if not millions, of waterfalls, yet I never get tired of seeing them, as each has its charm, a
Lakes in Haast
Blue Pools
(1)
On the road to Wanaka from the west coast of New Zealand, a few kilometers from Haast Pass, we found these natural pools that are
Forests in Fox Glacier
The New Zealand Rainforest
A fantastic way to enjoy New Zealand's wild nature is to take a stroll through the native rainforest after rainfall. The rainfores
Hiking in Franz Josef
Copland Track
(1)
The Copland Track is a historic road, located in the World Heritage area of New Zealand's South Island, which runs parallel to the
Nature Reserves in Greymouth
(1)
Hiking in Fox Glacier
Heli Hike Fox Glacier
It is an unforgettable experience as you travel by helicopter to the upper Fox Glacier, and then walking for several hours over th
Waterfalls in Westland
Fantail Falls Mt Aspiring
The road between Wanaka and Haast was not finished until 1960, because of the harsh conditions of the area, that include heavy rai
Nature Reserves in Punakaiki
(1)
Viewpoints in Greymouth
(1)
Hiking in Fox Glacier
Viewpoints in Haast
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