Glacier Country Kayaks, Franz Josef, New Zealand.
Now you can experience Franz Josef's unique landscape up close from the dramatic Southern Alps to the Westland's protected wetlands and rugged coastline.
Enjoy unbeatable panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers reflected upon Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water. You'll also get up close and personal with some of Westland's oldest untouched rainforest as we paddle our way through the protected habitat of the elusive kiwi.
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A trip on Lake Mapourika with Glacier Country Kayaks
Glacier Country Kayaks
Guided Kayak Tours, Walk and Stand Up Paddleboards on Lake Mapourika near Franz Josef Glacier.
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Day 121: Today we are joining Glacier Country Kayaks for some kayaking at Franz Josef Glacier! Join us as we hit the waters of Lake Mapourika for kayaking on one of New Zealand’s most reflective lakes!
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Today we are hitting Lake Mapourika to do some kayaking at Franz Josef Glacier! We meet up with the team at Glacier Country Kayaks in Franz Josef who then transport us and all the kayaking gear to Lake Mapourika.
After gearing up and getting a paddling lesson, we hit the waters of the super reflective Lake Mapourika. Along the way, our guide, Dale, is telling us about the fascinating geological history of Lake Mapourika which was formed by Franz Josef Glacier. We are also heading to the side of the lake with the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary. Here we learn about the rare kiwi bird species that live in the area.
We also explore narrow creeks, kayak under ancient towering New Zealand forest, and watch eels swimming in the clear water. Kayaking on Lake Mapourika is just one of the great things to do in Franz Josef. What’s more, the reflection is so vivid it makes Lake Mapourika one of the New Zealand mirror lakes.
After kayaking around Lake Mapourika, we return to our start point and head back to Franz Josef for our final night here.
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With thanks to Mark Winter
Recording Date: 24/04/2015
Filmed On Location: Franz Josef Glacier, Hobnail Cafe, Fox Glacier and Lake Matheson
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Franz Josef Glacier Ice Explorer, New Zealand
This is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice. A short heli hop from the township takes you into the remarkable Pinnacles area of the glacier. Here your guide will navigate you through a maze of ice and explain the dramatic environmental changes over the last few years. You will explore the awe-inspiring landscape in this incredible experience through Franz Josef Glacier. Our Ice Explorer hike includes entry into the fabulous Glacier Hot Pools! Video Credit: Franz Josef Glacier Guides
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Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat, New Zealand
We are delighted to welcome you to Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat, where you will discover the beauty and grandeur of the glacial surroundings and experience our gracious country living.
Our luxury accommodation is set in 200 acres of peaceful family farmland, overlooking picturesque Lake Mapourika, only 5 minutes from the Franz Josef village center.
Our new unique accommodation opened on the 12 December 2005. Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat building's design was inspired by a historical West Coast homestead and offers 12 rooms of luxury accommodation facilities and home cooked breakfast.
By staying with us you get to experience the beauty 'Glacier Country' offers, as well as to share the local history and knowledge of this special place, where our pioneer family has resided for over 100 years.
We invite you to get away from it all and come and enjoy the fabulous accommodation and activities in our part of the world. We would be pleased to meet you.
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Paddle off from Franz Josef Glacier on a Kayak Adventure in New Zealand.
On your visit to Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand, head out on a 3-hour kayaking adventure. Paddling through the waters of Lake Mapourika, you will see why this kettle lake is one of the most scenic gems of the South Island. Your guide will take you to a kiwi sanctuary and some of the oldest rainforest in the Westlands. Best of all, admire how the lake creates a stunning mirror of the Southern Alps.
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Westland National Park ... Stretching the top of the Southern Alps in the east, where it shares a common boundary with Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, to the Tasman Sea in the west, this 1,175-sq-km (450-sq-mile) national park is renowned for its mountain peaks (which reach a height of 3,500 m or 11,500 ft), dramatic glaciers, dense rainforest, coastal lagoons and beautiful lakes. Although the park contains about 60 glaciers, the most famous are the Franz Josef and the Fox.
We walk through the moraine (debris) field at the head of the glacier for a close-up look.
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Visitors to Franz Josef and Fox glaciers experience a variety of landscapes, from the dramatic alpine environment of the Southern Alps and glaciers, to Westland's scenic wetlands and rugged coastline.
Our inspiring kayak tour offers a unique experience where you will paddle through a protected habitat with panoramic views of the glaciers and mountains. Weather is a feature of our tour - sandwiched between mountains and sea, Lake Mapourika, has its own micro-climate which enhances the ambience of the experience. With all equipment provided and our expert paddling advice, you should remain warm and dry on your eco-tour.
Leaving from Jetty Bay, the guided half day tour takes you across the glacial lake past rain forest and imposing vertical walls of glacial moraine. You then paddle through the pristine environment of the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary and 900-year-old kahikatea trees.
In the morning, when there is generally little wind, our hassle-free kayak tours glide across the surface of the lake which mirrors the surrounding landscape and, on a good day, you can see views of Mount Cook, Mount Tasman and 14 glaciers, including Franz Josef Glacier.
After lunch, a coastal sea breeze ruffles the surface of the lake, making our afternoon scenic tours a little more adventurous, with the bonus of dramatic light change and cloud formations sweeping across the highest peaks of the Southern Alps.
The opportunities for photographers are endless. For those who don't want to carry cameras, we take high quality digital photographs of your kayaking adventure for you to take away free of charge.
Our experienced guides will ensure your guided eco-adventure tour on the South Island's West Coast is informative, safe and memorable. Your comfort and enjoyment are our priorities!
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Franz Josef Glacier Guides Glacier Valley Walk
An overview of the incredible Glacier Valley Walk operated by Franz Josef Glacier Guides at Franz Josef, West Coast New Zealand.
Your Glacier Valley Walk will take you up alongside the mighty Waiho River bed following the glaciers path of retreat in this remarkable landscape. Here you will learn about the glacier's history, see what is left behind by this majestic giant, and learn the legend of Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere. Near the terminal face, you will cross over the public barriers and after a brief climb you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the rapidly changing terminal face of the glacier
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