Natural Wonder · Franz Josef, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier
The Franz Josef Glacier (Māori: Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere; officially Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere) is a 12-kilometre-long (7.
Photo: Jörg Hempel via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 de. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Franz Josef, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Coordinates | 43.4669° S, 170.1917° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Franz Josef Glacier is known for
The Franz Josef Glacier (Māori: Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere; officially Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere) is a 12-kilometre-long (7.
About Franz Josef Glacier
The Franz Josef Glacier (Māori: Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere; officially Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere) is a 12-kilometre-long (7.5 mi) temperate maritime glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Together with the Fox Glacier 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the south, and a third glacier, it descends from the Southern Alps to less than 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level. The area surrounding the two glaciers is part of Te Wāhipounamu, a World Heritage Site park.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Franz Josef |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Glentanner Airport (GTN) |
| Distance from the airport | 20.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Christchurch International Airport (CHC) · Christchurch, New Zealand · 117.3 miles away
- Queenstown Airport (ZQN) · Queenstown, New Zealand · 128.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Franz Josef Glacier?
The Franz Josef Glacier (Māori: Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere; officially Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere) is a 12-kilometre-long (7.
Where is Franz Josef Glacier located?
Franz Josef Glacier is in Franz Josef, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 43.4669° S, 170.1917° E.
How do I get to Franz Josef Glacier?
The nearest town is Franz Josef, and the nearest airport is Glentanner Airport (GTN), about 20.9 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Glacier — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q673150 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.