New Zealand is home to more natural wonders than we can count, and some of them will send chills down your spine. That happens to be the case with some of the breathtaking glaciers you’ll stumble upon while exploring this stunning island country, and here are three that deserve a spot on your bucket list.
Franz Josef Glacier
Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere, commonly known as the Franz Josef Glacier, is one of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions. Located in the heart of the Westland Tai Poutini National Park, it became pretty popular with tourists because it’s more easily accessible than most glaciers in the world, and there are different types of guided tours to choose from if you want to explore it.
Fox Glacier
Located just 20 km away from Franz Josef, Fox Glacier aka Te Moeka o Tuawe is another major attraction of the Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Its terminal face is as low as 300 meters above sea level, providing easy access to this natural wonder.
Tasman Glacier
Haupapa aka Tasman Glacier is the largest glacier that New Zealand has in store, and that’s reason enough to check it out. It covers around 40% of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, and offers a wide range of fun activities to tourists, from skiing to going on a boat tour among its icebergs.
