The story of Kā Roimata ō Hine Hukatere
18 January 2019The Māori name for Franz Josef Glacier is Kā Roimata ō Hine Hukatere (The tears of Hine Hukatere).
by Emma Mulder
Watch 2 years of glacier retreat in 15 seconds
12 May 2015A time-lapse video released by the Franz Josef team shows astounding changes that have occurred to Franz Josef Glacier over the last two years.
by Tom at Franz Josef Glacier Guides
How do I choose the best Franz Josef Glacier hike?
2 October 2014Let us give you the run down on each of our trips so you can choose which hike is best for you.
by Tom at Franz Josef Glacier Guides
What to wear glacier hiking... and a few things not to wear
24 September 2014Here’s the run down on what we provide for hiking Franz Josef Glacier
by Tom at Franz Josef Glacier Guides
Travelling to Franz Josef on a backpacker budget? Here's why a glacier heli hike is well worth the money.
20 August 2014That backpacker budget has to stretch a long way when you’re trying to experience the best things to do in New Zealand.
by Tom at Franz Josef Glacier Guides