West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef, New Zealand
The West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef is fun for all ages and is the perfect destination to discover New Zealand’s rarest kiwi, the ‘Rowi’ and the ‘Haast tokoeka’ both critically endangered with only 400 of each bird remaining in the wild. Our all weather attraction offers an interactive experience with a self guided tour where the Rowi kiwi can be viewed in a natural setting and a ‘Backstage Pass’ where you can take a look behind the scenes at the hatching and incubation programme. Discover and unearth some facts about the glaciers at our ‘Glacier Attraction’.
West Coast Wildlife Centre - Franz Josef - New Zealand
The West Coast Wildlife Centre is privately owned and operated . In less than 2 years, the owner has turned a dream into reality.
The business is today one of the most successful and respected tourist attractions on the West Coast. It's business focus is Rowi and Haast Tokoeka kiwi hatching.
The company's vision is to be New Zealand's best incubation and captive rearing kiwi facility, bringing a powerful and memorable experience of West Coast Wildlife to visitors in a fun, exciting, informative and commercially-successful way.
The business model is one of continual investment and refreshment of the product and brand to keep it relevant, innovative and exciting.
West Coast Wildlife Centre - Franz Josef - Chinese Film
Chinese version of a film promoting Franz Josef & the West Coast Wildlife Centre - Franz Josef, West Coast,South Island of NZ.
West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef, New Zealand | Experience OZ & NZ
This brand new, all-weather wildlife attraction in the centre of Franz Josef is the official home and rearing program of New Zealand's rarest Kiwi bird.
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NZ WEST COAST EP2: Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast Wildlife Centre & Tatare Tunnels!
DAY 2 of the Long weekend away on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand, checking out the Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast Wildlife Centre and the Tatare Tunnels.
My little girl asked me one day if we could go on the trip of a lifetime that she had seen on TV! Thinking, this will be expensive, I listened to her wanting to see the Franz Josef Glacier, the Hokitika Gorge & Hokitika Treetop Walk and thought... Yes :) Let's take the trip of a lifetime.
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West Coast Wildlife Centre - Video
If you are visiting Franz Josef check out this film of the West Coast Wildlife Centre. A must do to see the rarest kiwi in the World.5 species of kiwi live in New Zealand.The rowi is the rarest and is hatched right here ! Go behind the scenes to see the beautiful kiwi chicks.A public private partnership with the Department of Conservation.
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The true Home of the Kiwi in New Zealand, the West Coast Wildlife Centre on NZ's South Island is an essential stop on any holiday itinerary in the region looking for an authentic New Zealand experience!
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Explore Franz Josef & The West Coast with Kiwi Experience
Explore the rugged West Coast of NZ. See the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki, travel through lush rain forests and past the towering Southern Alps to glacier country.
The region includes Aoraki/Mount Cook, Westland Tai Poutini, Mount Aspiring, the Fiordland National Parks, and surrounding conservation lands.
Franz Josef is a wicked spot and you will be blown away by the views of the surrounding Alps, crystal clear mirror lakes and of course the mighty Franz Josef Glacier.
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West Coast | NZ South Island with Kids S2 Ep 13
Join us as we travel through the South Island's West Coast. Despite the dreadful sand flies, it was filled with so many gems! Hokitika Gorge has the most stunningly blue water surrounded by a lush native bush. The west coast is also know for gold mining! We visited Shanty Town in hopes of finding some gold. We also stopped at a couple other places that we just found while driving. One of our favorite spots was an off the beaten path beach. You walk for quite a while down the beach to get to these amazing rock formations and caves. The walk was quite enjoyable as there was the most interesting tidal shelf. Our kids had so much fun climbing around, exploring and getting wet!
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YHA Franz Josef
With the West Coast rainforest right outside the backdoor, YHA Franz Josef is a high quality hostel offering comfortable and modern backpacker accommodation. YHA Franz Josef is the perfect hostel to take in the sights of the magnificent Fox and Franz Josef glaciers on the South Island's wild and wonderful West Coast.
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Franz Josef Hike + New Zealand South Island
One of the best excursion I've ever experienced! I never thought I would hike a glacier, but it was amazing! Like out of this world- amazing. 10/10 would recommend. We upgraded to a private hot pool after the hike and it was wonderful. Hokitika and the South Island of New Zealand is just spectacular... so many beautiful views..
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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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West Coast of the Southern Alps
the West Coast of the South Island is a 600km stretch of coastline that’s pounded by the Tasman Sea, hemmed in by the peaks of the Southern Alps and one which exhilarates and captivates each and every visitor. Bordered by 5 National Parks, the West Coast offers a diverse landscape including natural features such as glaciers, rain forests, mountains, crystal clear lakes and wetlands as well as being home to some rare and endangered animals. Accessed by both road and rail, with daily departures on the TranzAlpine Train Journey from Christchurch to Greymouth, dubbed as one of the top 10 rail journeys in the world that enjoys thrilling vistas over deep gorges as you traverse the mighty Southern Alps.
Glacier Hot Pools - Franz Josef, West Coast, New Zealand - ONZAMAP.co.nz
John and the ONZAMAP film crew visited the rugged West Coast (South) region and soaked at the Glacier Hot Pools.
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YHA New Zealand Franz Josef
YHA Franz Josef Glacier is the perfect hostel to take in the sights of the magnificent Fox and Franz Josef Glacier glaciers. It is a high quality hostel offering comfortable and modern backpacker accommodation and a FREE sauna!
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Quoi voir à Wanaka ?
Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été séduits par le magnifique lac de cette petite ville tranquille, apaisante et vivante. Prenez le temps d’aller faire un petit tour près du lac pour y admirer le « Wanaka Tree », l’un des endroits les plus photographiés du pays. En effet, en plein milieu du lac pousse un arbre solitaire. Lorsque le lac est d’huile, que les montagnes sont découvertes et arrosées de rayons de soleil, c’est le moment de la photo carte postale .
Un conseil, grimpez le « Iron Mount ». Comptez 1h30 Aller/Retour pour cette ballade assez pentue et intense pour les gambettes. Au sommet, nous avons profité d’une superbe vue sur la ville et sur le lac.
Après tous ces efforts, vous méritez bien de vous détendre autour d’une bonne bière dans l’un des nombreux bars de la ville.
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