On the Franz Joseph Glacier. Southern Alps, New Zealand. (30.01.05)

 
West Coast Gallery. Last updated 15.11.06
 
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There is only one road down the West Coast. State Highway 6 hugs the Small area of flat land between the wild Tasman Sea and the Main Divide of the Southern Alps. This Gallery contains pictures from Greymouth down as far as the Haast Pass, the National Parks of Punakaiki and Kahurangi are covered separately.  

Photographs from three visits.

In November 2006 we spent a day on Fox Glacier, having a little bit of an explore, as we made our way down The West Coast.
In February and March 2006 I slowly travelled down the West Coast, from Greymouth and eventually crossed the Haast Pass. On the way I stopped of at Hokitika and then at Harihari to tramp the Wanganui River, Franz Joseph and Fox Glacier.
In January 2005 I spent a couple of days at Franz Joseph on a brief visit to the West Coast.

The snout of the Franz Joseph Glacier. Unlike many New Zealand glaciers it is rapidly advancing. (31.01.05)
Exploring the ice towers on the maze that is the Franz Joseph Glacier. (31.01.05)
Ice Climbing on the Franz Joseph Glacier. (31.01.05) Photo - unknown.
One of the sculptures created by local artists at Hokitika Beach. (27.02.06)
Steam rises in a chilly evening at the hot pools, Smythe Hut. (01.03.06)
Candle lit evening in Smythe Hut. (02.03.06)
Peaceful camping by the Wanganui River. (04.03.06)
Walking on the Fox Glacier. (07.03.06)
Enjoying the lower sections of the Fox Glacier. (07.03.06) Photo - unknown.
Climbing through the Ice Tunnel on Fox. (07.03.06) Photo - unknown.
Looking towards the Southern Alps from near Lake Matheson. (09.03.06)
A rough day at the beach, Gillespies. (09.03.06)
Seal 'haul out' (rest) colony near Gillespies Beach. During the summer only a few immature males remain. (09.03.06)
The Southern Alps from Lake Matheson. This is a favourite New Zealand postcard location. (09.03.06)
Moulin, Fox Glacier. (15.11.06) Photo - Carolina.P.
Carolina on Fox Glacier. (15.11.06)
On Fox Glacier. (15.11.06) Photo - Carolina.P.
Looking towards the Ice Fall, Fox Glacier. (15.11.06)