Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 118: Today we are going to Franz Josef Glacier, but what to do in Franz Josef on a rainy day? Relax in the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools! Join us for today’s New Zealand vlog where we are challenging ourselves to 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand!
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Today we are going to one of the main attractions of the New Zealand West Coast, the Franz Josef Glacier. Although we do have a heli-hike planned, the weather is too bad for any flights onto the glacier today – a common occurrence that you should prepare for if going to Franz Josef. However, we found one of the great rainy day activities for Franz Josef Glacier: the Glacier Hot Pools.
The Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef are surrounded by native rainforest and consist of three main hot pools, all with names written in Maori. Even the spring water used in the pools have a Maori legend behind them. The main pools vary in temperatures between 36 – 40 degrees Celsius. We have 90 minutes to enjoy these popular New Zealand hot pools.
After relaxing in these Franz Josef hot pools we move onto our own private pool, which is down a rainforest walkway. Here we have a small hot pool and shower/changing area to ourselves surrounded by magnificent forest. It’s the perfect place to relax and talk about our upcoming adventures here in Franz Josef on the South Island West Coast.
So what do you think of the Glacier Hot Pools? Are these some hot pools in New Zealand you would try? Let us know in the comments below!
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Nestled in lush rainforest, the Glacier Hot Pools is a haven of natural tranquillity and the perfect way for visitors to unwind and experience a blissful state of pure relaxation.
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Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools
If you're heading to Franz Josef on the South Island of New Zealand, you should definitely check out the Glacier Hot Pools. It is a great way to spend a couple of hours, especially if it's raining! Check out our NZ page on thewelltravelledman.com for more information!
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Nestled in lush rainforest, the Glacier Hot Pools is a haven of natural tranquillity and the perfect way for visitors to unwind and experience a blissful state of pure relaxation after travelling along Te Tai o Poutini (The West Coast) or enjoying one of its many attractions.
The Glacier Hot Pools are fed by the waters of Kā Roimata o Hinehukatere, the frozen tears of Hinehukatere for her lost love. According to the legends of Ngāi Tahu (the local Māori tribe), these tears of aroha (love) were frozen by the gods, forming what is known worldwide as the Franz Josef Glacier, or to Ngāi Tahu as Kā Roimata o Hinehukatere -- The Frozen Tears of Hinehukatere.
The three invitingly warm main pools and three secluded private pools are nestled within the bosom of Tāne Mahuta -- Guardian of the Forest with his children, the native bush and birdlife creating a tranquil space to revive your tinana (body), hinengaro (mind) and wairua (spirit).
The Private Hot Pools can hold up to 4 people and there is a minimum of 2 people per pool. Private Pools can not be booked for 1 person only due to health and safety regulations.
Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike | Fox Glacier, New Zealand | Wild Kiwi
Ticking off a massive New Zealand bucket list moment - the Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike. We took a helicopter to the base of Fox Glacier and hiked through the ice, climbing through ice caves and squeezing our way through cracks in the ice. Such an incredible day!
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Main pools at the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools are included in every on ice experience - they are the perfect place to relax and unwind after a hike up on Franz Josef Glacier
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Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools
Step into a haven of tranquillity to relax among the native rainforest. Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools are located in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier township on New Zealand's West Coast.
Franz Josef, New Zealand - NOT the glacier
Franz Josef, New Zealand is known for it's glacier. And that glacier is pretty amazing but there is more to Franz Josef.
There are tons of bush walks around the town. Some are near the glacier and you can view the glacier while on the trail, but there are others like the Callery Gorge walk I did that is on the other side of town.
You can also warm up in the Hot Pools or view Kiwis at the Wildlife Centre. And like most tourist location in New Zealand, you can skydive. The Franz Josef Skydive is the highest in New Zealand at 19000 ft (I only did the 16000 ft) so if you want to go big, go in Franz Josef.
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Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools
A haven of tranquility amid lush native rainforest - a relaxation must-do for those travelling along Te Tai Poutini (NZ West Coast).
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Glacial Retreat in New Zealand - 2019
It is very hard to disclaim global warming in the face of the evidence all over the World. Case in point is the retreat of the New Zealand glaciers. We visited both the Tasman and Franz Josef glaciers in 2019. The one and a half hour walk up to what remains of the Franz Josef was truly eye opening. It is hard to comprehend how just far this once mighty glacier has retreated - it once came right down to near sea level. Now it is a mere shadow of its former self. My photos from 1977 help put it into context.
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Day Trip To Franz Josef Glacier in New zealand
WESTCOAST IS ALWAYS THE BEST COAST!!!! This is Franz Josef cute tiny town situated on the westcoast region in the south island of New zealand.
You can do so many nice activities like hot pools, some nice tracks through rainforest, Heli hike to the glacier, Nice restaurant (king tiger!!!), Cinema!!! well A LOT
And Guess what ??? LANDSCAPES ARE JUST AMAZING
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Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools
Nestled in the native rainforest, the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools are the ideal way to relax and rejuvenate after a day exploring Franz Josef Glacier on New Zealand's West Coast.