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	Franz Josef Glacier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Franz Josef is a glacier located in Westland National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
		The river emerging from the glacier terminal is known as the Waiho.
		The glacier exhibits a cyclic pattern of advance and retreat, driven by differences between the volume of meltwater at the foot of the glacier and volume of snowfall feeding the neve.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Franz_Josef_Glacier (389 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier Accommodation
		Of all the accessible temperate glaciers in New Zealand, the Franz Josef Glacier is the steepest and fastest moving.
		Franz Josef accommodation right in the township of Franz Josef on the West Coast of New Zealand and the closest motel to the Franz Josef glacier.
		The Mueller Wing is situated on the outskirts of Franz Josef Village, and the Douglas and Graham Wings are in the Village.
	www.ki-wi.co.nz /franz-josef.htm (523 words)

	Franz-Josef Land (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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		Franz Josef Glacier Guides Professional guiding company travelling through icefall terrain normally seen only by experienced mountaineers.
		Glacier View Motel, Franz Josef Accommodation north of Franz Josef village with a view of the glacier.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Franz-Josef_Land.html (303 words)

	Active New Zealand - Franz Josef Glacier - Hiking, Biking and Kayaking in New Zealand
		Of all the accessible temperate glaciers in New Zealand, the Franz Josef Glacier is easily the steepest and fastest moving.
		Although the terminal face of the glacier is continually melting, this is replaced by glacier ice flowing down from the neve.
		This is aided by basal sliding, caused by a layer of water beneath the glacier which is formed by the weight of the ice pushing against the valley floor.
	www.activenewzealand.com /franz_josef_glacier.php (412 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Together with the Fox Glacier 20km to the south it is a unique in the fact that it descends from the Southern Alps to just 200 metres above sea level amidst the greenery and lushness of a temperate rainforest.
		Over the longer term, the Glacier has retreated since the last ice age, and it is believed that it extended into the sea some 10,000 - 15,000 years ago.
		The Maori name for the Glacier is Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere -- the tears of Hinehukatere -- arising from a legend: Hinehukatere loved climbing in the mountains and persuaded her lover, Tawe, to climb with her.
	franz-josef-glacier.area51.ipupdater.com (372 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier
		The Franz Josef Glacier is situated on the south island of New Zealand, and is part of the amazing Southern Alps.
		Glaciers carry rock debris known as moraine on their surfaces and push a pile of rubble down the mountains.
		The Franz Josef glacier is situated between the Baird and the Fritz ranges and it feeds the Waiho river, a fast and turbulent river known as the 'Smoking river' because of the vapour rising from its surface.
	www.geocities.com /wellerbourg/franzjosef.html (274 words)

	Fox Glacier Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand Glaciology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Fox Glacier Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand Glaciology
		Approximately 7000 years old, and a remnant of a much older and larger glacier which originally swept right to the sea, Franz Josef Glacier extends 12 kilometres from its three feeder glaciers in the high snow fields of the Alps.
		By 1954 the glacier had retreated so that it was no longer visible from the church.
	www.glaciercountry.co.nz /glaciers.asp?what=FranzJosef (216 words)

	Explore Franz Josef, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Franz Josef is located right in the heart of the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, and the base for exploring the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier.
		Franz Josef offers a range of accommodation, from budget and backpacker hostels through to quality hotels and motor inns.
		Franz Josef is 5 hours from Queenstown, 5 hours from Christchurch and 1½ hours from Hokitika.
	www.okarito.biz /getting.asp (71 words)

	Franz Josef Land -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Franz Josef Land consists of 191 ice-covered islands and is largely uninhabited.
		Ostrov Gallya was on August 30, 1873, the first of the Franz Josef Islands to be discovered.
		An airfield was built at Greem Bell to serve as a staging base for Russian bomber aircraft, and training missions were quite common between Franz Josef Land, the mainland, and (Two islands in the Arctic Ocean belonging to Russia; site of a test center for nuclear warheads) Novaya Zemlya.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fr/franz_josef_land.htm (1416 words)

	Franz Josef Land
		Franz Josef Land is an archipelago located in far north Russia.
		It is found in the Arctic Ocean northeast of Spitzbergen, and is administered by Arkhangelsk Oblast.
		An airfield was built at Greem Bell to serve as a staging base for Russian bomber aircraft, and training missions were quite common between Franz Josef Land, the mainland, and Novaya Zemlya.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/f/fr/franz_josef_land.html (1072 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand Travel, Tourism and Accommodation :: Franz Josef Glaciers NZ
		The largest glacier in New Zealand is the Tasman Glacier which is approximately 25 km long and flows toward the east of the south island.
		The Franz Josef is approximately 10 km long and descends the steep mountain sides to the west.
		Franz Josef township is on the Glacier Highway half way between Hokitika and Haast.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz /glacierguides/glaciers/index.html (878 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		(Josef is the baptismal form of the Emperor's name.) Glaciers on the western side of the main divide are more numerous, and the steeper slope gives them a more rapid rate of flow.
		Glaciers carry much rock debris, known as moraine, on their surfaces and push a pile of rubble down the mountain.
		You can see from the glacier looking back to the ocean several lines of low hills which are the moraines left by previous advances of the glacier.
	www.westcoast.org.nz /tourism/destination/franz.html (164 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Franz Joseph, Glaciers, New Zealand
		Both Glaciers descend the steep mountain sides to the west.
		The glaciers form from the weighty layers of snow compacting into hard blue ice.
		Because of it s steepness and location, the Franz Josef Glacier is the most dynamic in the world and responds quickly to variations of precipitation and temperature.
	www.nzescape.com /franz-josef-fox-glacier.html (178 words)

	Glacier Gateway Motor Lodge : Franz Josef Accommodation, Franz Josef Glacier Motel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This Franz Josef accommodation has 23 units including: 2 with baths, 5 two bedroom family cottages, 16 modern studios and a unit for the disabled is also available.
		The Glacier Gateway Motel is the closest accommodation to any glacier in New Zealand, with commanding views of New Zealand's Southern Alps.
		The West Coast is memorable for its mountain peaks, massive glaciers, bizarre limestone landscapes, mysterious lakes and raging rivers, lush rainforest and a magnificent, wild coastline.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/accommodation/motels-and-motor-lodges/fox-and-franz-josef/glacier-gateway-motor-lodge (540 words)

	Explore Franz Josef, New Zealand
		Franz Josef Glacier Guides is a professional guiding company, operating since 1990, that can trace its heritage over 100 years.
		Franz Josef Glacier is the focal point for the Westland National Park and the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
		It is an unusually steep and heavily crevassed glacier and is the world's steepest and fastest flowing commercially guided glacier.
	www.explorefranzjosef.com /fjgg.asp (401 words)

	New Zealand - Franz Josef & Fox Glacier - Sight Seeing Places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Franz Josef and Fox Glacier townships are located just 5 kilometres from their respective glaciers and uniquely, just 6 kilometres from the pounding surf of the Tasman Sea.
		The glaciers, each descends 2500 metres in a journey of over 13 kilometres, are remarkable and also accessible.
		The Fox is the longest of the mighty West Coast glaciers.
	www.myvaluetravel.com /newzealand/fox.asp (704 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Franz Josef Glacier is one of two glaciers on New Zealand’s west coast that descend near to sea level.
		This is one of the wildest parts of New Zealand, a special blend of Alpine scenery and lush rain forest.
		You can walk to the glacier face, you can join a guided tour that takes you onto the ice, or you can do it the lazy way — take a ski plane and land way up in the snow line.
	www.ultra-gifts.com /franz_jo.htm (98 words)

	Franz Josef Scenic Flights Westland Tourist Attractions Franz Josef Glacier Flights New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Franz Josef is located on the West Coast of the South Island approximately one hour's drive south of Hokitika.
		The township is surrounded by lush temperate rain forest and pristine snow capped mountains.
		The Franz Josef Glacier is nearby and it is possible to walk right up to the terminal face of the glacier.
	www.airsafaris.co.nz /flights/Franz_Josef (190 words)

	FRANZ JOSEF LAND - Online Information article about FRANZ JOSEF LAND
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		After Leigh Smith came another pause, and no further mention is made of Franz Josef Land till 1894.
		Nansen, on his southward journey, had approached Franz Josef Land from the north-east, finding only sea at the north end of Wilczek Land, and seeing nothing of Payer's Rawlinson Sound, or of the north end of Austria Sound.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /FRA_GAE/FRANZ_JOSEF_LAND.html (1480 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand Glaciers National Parks New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand Glaciers National Parks New Zealand
		The glacier is over 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) long extending into the rainforest just 5 kilometres (3 miles) from the Franz Josef township, making it easy to visit.
		Rainforest Retreat, Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, South Westland, New Zealand, 2002-2004.
	www.rainforestretreat.co.nz /glacier.asp (154 words)

	Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotel - Wotif.com
		The hotel comprises of 3 distinctive wings, the Mueller wing on the outskirts of Franz Josef village and the Douglas and Graham wings in the heart of the village.
		Franz Josef village is situated on state Highway 6, 2 hours south of Greymouth on excellent roads.
		Glacier Walks, Helicopter flights, Snow plane landings on the glacier, Ice adventures,Horse Trekking,Whitewater rafting.
	www.wotif.com /Scenic-Circle-Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotel.html (331 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier - Franz Josef, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Scenic Circle Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is situated on the very edge of the Westland World Heritage Park.
		The Scenic Circle Hotel Franz Josef Glacier welcomes travelers with their traditional Kiwi heritage hospitality and a wide choice of restaurants and bars, including a brasserie, bistro and Chinese restaurant.
		The Douglas Wing at the Scenic Circle Hotel Franz Josef Glacier consists of 2 suites and 50 superior rooms, the Graham Wing consists of 48 superior rooms while the Mueller Wing consists of 47 premium rooms plus the sumptuous Duke of Edinburgh Suite.
	www.new-zealand-hotel-reservation.com /franz-josef/franz-josef-glacier (261 words)

	A1 Rata Grove Motel Accommodation Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Centrally and conveniently located in the Franz Josef Glacier village, A1 Rata Grove Motel is just a short stroll to excellent local restaurants and amenities.
		Franz Josef Glacier region is an ideal holiday destination.
		As well as the glacier itself, the region is also famous as the home to New Zealand's native Kotuku (white heron).
	www.ratagrove.co.nz (144 words)

	The Guiding Company Ltd - Franz Josef Glacier :: Glacier Guiding Westland National Park NZ
		Franz Josef glacier is nestled in Westland National Park in The Wild West Coast of the South Island.
		This picturesque location is perfect for all your South Island travel as Franz Josef is located a short 45 minutes from Fox Glacier, 5 hours from Christchurch or Queenstown and only 2 hours from Hokitika or Haast.
		Based in the Alpine Adventure Centre on the main road of the Franz Josef township, The Guiding Company team specialises in small professionally guided tours and is dedicated to providing customer service, satisfaction and safety.
	www.nzguides.com (594 words)

	Welcome to the Okarito Beach House
		The Okarito Beach House is a real haven, away from the main tourist trail, situated within a stone's throw of dramatic West Coast beaches, close to the glacier township of Franz Josef.
		Okarito itself is a small coastal community located off Highway 6, between Whataroa and Franz Josef glacier, in an area that is home to stunning scenery, fabulous sunsets and also the rare and endangered kiwi.
		Franz Josef glacier is only a short drive away, and we can help booking you on to huided hikes and heli-hikes on the glacier itself!
	www.okaritobeachhouse.com (201 words)

	Glacier Gateway Motor Lodge - About Franz Josef Glacier: Westland National Park New Zealand
		From the air the true pre-historic grandeur of the glaciers and mountains, nestled into the abounding rainforest can best be appreciated.
		The glaciers are extremely magnificent, scenic and the most dynamic glaciers in the world.
		Fox and Franz Josef with a landing you can experience the stunning high mountain solitude and the silence of the Glacier Snowfields.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz /glacier/attractions (728 words)

	Ice Climbing on Franz Josef glacier - New Zealand pictures
		When we finally left for the glacier I had a pair of boots a size too big and five pairs of thick woollen socks to pad out my feet.
		Franz Josef, like nearly all glaciers these days, is in retreat and as a result the car park is now an hour’s walk away from the ice.
		We were quickly taught how to move about safely on the ice, always trying to keep the maximum number of crampon teeth in contact with it – not as easy as it sounds when traversing across a slope.
	www.ourreallybigadventure.com /australia_nz/franz.html (1119 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier Travelogue, Franz Josef
		Franz Josef is a lovely little town next to the Frans Josef Glacier and near Fox Glacier.
		The Franz Josef heli-hike was amazing and well worth the extra expense.
		You have a 10 minute flight through the valley up to the top of the glacier, before being dropped off for a 2 hour hike (more of a casual saunter - actually) and then your flown back down with great views of the glacier.
	www.trekshare.com /index.cfm?p1=48&journalid=7963 (133 words)

	A1 Rata Grove Motel : Franz Josef Glacier Accommodation, Franz Motels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Franz motels centrally and conveniently located in the Franz Josef Glacier village.
		Josef Glacier region is an ideal holiday destination.
		These Franz motels are an ideal base to explore the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier, or for enjoying the wide range of activities available, including rainforest tours, White Heron Sanctuary tours, guided glacier walks, alpine scenic flights and more!
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/accommodation/motels-and-motor-lodges/fox-and-franz-josef/a1-rata-grove?&enquiry=20200 (492 words)

	New Zealand Scenic Helicopter Flights Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopter Tours New Zealand
		Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters offers a range of scenic helicopter flights from 10 minutes to several hours’ duration.
		Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters pioneered glacier and many hundreds of snow landings in New Zealand in 1970 and since then has provided exceptional alpine experiences, putting thousands of visitors in touch with some of the most spectacular wonders of the natural world.
		At Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters we operate a fleet of modern, four and six seater turbine helicopters, serviced and maintained to ensure maximum passenger safety and comfort.
	www.heli-flights.co.nz (439 words)

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