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Visiting the Fox & Franz Josef glacier valleys safely brochure

Published:

2011

Planning on visiting the Fox and Franz glacier valleys? Check out this brochure to learn how to keep youself safe.


Summary

This brochure has been produced to provide a guide for people to have a safe visit to the glacier valleys.

Visiting the glaciers can be an exciting experience but it involves visiting a dynamic but sometimes dangerous environment where ice and rock falls, river surges, river flooding can occur.

The brochure provides information on how to be informed and prepared.

Publication information

Published by the Department of Conservation

Contact

Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 752 0796
Fax: +64 3 752 0797
Email: westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
Address: 13 State Highway 6
Franz Josef Glacier 7856
Postal Address: PO Box 14
Franz Josef Glacier 7856

Learn more

Places to visit

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Authors and others wanting to use DOC recreation information in publications should contact recreation@doc.govt.nz

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai