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Franz Josef Glacier field trip

West Coast region

Franz Josef Glacier, Westland National Park. Photo: Don Bogie.

Franz Josef Glacier

Map of New Zealand showing the West Coast region of the South Island.

Franz Josef Glacier is located in Westland National Park on the West Coast, 5 kilometres from Franz Josef township.

The Franz Josef Glacier (Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere) is ideal for a field trip offering students a rare opportunity to experience a dynamic glacial environment, in a temperate environment, while being within easy driving and walking distance from the main highway.

The environmental issues and recreation opportunities at Franz Josef present a range of learning experiences to achieve a range of curriculum objectives. At Franz Josef students can take walks through the glacier valley and observe features carved out by this giant sheet of ice.

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Teaching resource

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Highlights:

Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere

The Franz Josef Glacier offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience a dynamic glacial environment, in a temperate environment, while being within easy driving and walking distance from the main highway.

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Publications

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2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

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Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz