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Franz Joseph

Franz Josef Glacier was first explored in 1865 by geologist Julius von Haast, who named it after the Austrian emperor. The glacier is five kilometres from the town of the same name, and a 20 minute walk will take you to its terminal face. From the glacier...

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Franz Joseph Transport

Other towns near Franz Josef by road:
  • Fox Glacier (20 minutes)

  • Other towns near Franz Josef by rail:
    Franz Josef does not have any rail stations.

    Other towns near Franz Josef by air:
    Franz Josef does not have scheduled passenger air services.

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