Climbing Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Franz Josef Glacier, or, as its known in local Māori legends, Kā Roimata ō Hine Hukatere the frozen tears of Hine Hukatere. From its origins high in the Southern Alps, the Franz Josef Glacier Kā Roimtata ō Hine Hukatere descends into the lush native rainforest of Westland`s National Park. This descent occurs from a height of 3,000m above sea level to 240m over a distance of 11km, making it one of the steepest glaciers in the country.