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  • Lisa and Allan
    4 contributions
    Review of: Franz Josef Glacier
    WOW
    What an experience. We did the walk out to view the glacier and although the walk wa lovely the view was a let down. So we were even more determined to go up in the helicopter and that was nothing short of FANTASTIC !!!!!! well with the cost a once in a life time experience.
    Written 9 May 2022
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  • nzp0ppy
    Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand16,216 contributions
    Review of: Roberts Point Track
    Great adventure climb
    An enjoyable walk with suspension bridges, clip on cliff bridge, scrambling rock faces, and amazing views of franz josef glacier and valley.
    the toughest part of the track is climbing out of the valley from the suspension bridge to hendes shelter. after that its not as much climbing.

    the walk took us 1hr 40 up - with lots of photo stops, and not much less on the way down.

    Recommended in dry weather.
    Written 1 February 2022
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  • Hollie S
    39 contributions
    Review of: Peters Pool Walk
    Short walk to a picture perfect view
    Easy, flat, 5 minute walk to an impressive sight, especially on a clear day! Was definitely worth the wee wander in!
    Written 15 March 2022
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  • Kiwisflythecoop
    Te Anau, New Zealand757 contributions
    Review of: Tatare Tunnels Walk
    Good walk and experience
    Nice walk to the tunnels with a sign board explaining the history of why they were created. Tunnels are an adventure as well, especially the work that was put in to create.
    Take a torch and change of footwear or gumboots.
    Only pity is DOC haven’t done the repairs to the flume at the end.
    Written 24 June 2022
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  • Gadabout
    4 contributions
    Review of: West Coast Wildlife Centre
    Viewed a rare Kiwi - Rowi
    If it's wet, this is a great way to spend the afternoon. Did the self-guided tour & took our time to look at all the static displays and a few interactive ones. Not cheap entry but a proportion goes to DOC who do excellent work. Also learnt heaps about Glaciers, Rock Flour, Neves etc.
    Written 4 May 2022
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  • A B
    Wellington, New Zealand40 contributions
    Review of: Sentinel Rock Walk
    beautiful walk and great viewpoint
    Well worth the steeper path at the end. Great viewpoint but a shame (and shameful) that the glacier is retreating at such a fast pace. Informative panels at the view point show the retreat over the last 125 years.
    Written 20 March 2021
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  • ksarman
    Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar6,622 contributions
    Review of: Callery Gorge Walk
    It s not a loop
    Starting point really inside Franz Joseph Downtown
    Easy trail, no specific view till the end
    You are on rain forest
    Pleasant track, safe
    You ll end up to the bridge
    You should come back via the same way, you can try to follow the river bank
    But be so careful, the water level can suddenly goes up
    Dangerous way
    Written 20 April 2019
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  • Ezra710
    Christchurch, New Zealand1,382 contributions
    Review of: Lake Mapourika
    Just do it!
    The boat cruise was an amazing experience with an overload of visual stimuli. Two hours of serenity and amazement went past very quickly. Jake was a knowledgeable and interesting skipper.
    Written 18 April 2022
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  • Pete Y
    Auckland, New Zealand708 contributions
    Review of: Terrace Walk
    A short walk near to town
    A short walk (20 mins) to see a small river at the end of it, that you can do from town, we did during the day so didn’t see any glow worms.
    Written 6 October 2020
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  • Graham
    109 contributions
    Review of: Canavan's Knob Walk
    Great lookout
    A great short walk on a good or bad day. There is a good car park just west of the Franz Josef bridge. The walk follows along the flood defences and then through the forest to the lookout near the summit. On a good day you will get a good view of the Franz Josef glacier. Round trip about 1 hour.
    Written 22 February 2020
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  • Chris Hewitt
    Christchurch, New Zealand5 contributions
    Review of: Te Ara a Waiau Walkway/Cycleway
    Great walk
    A great walk, walking in bush, hearing the river at the start, then the birds, interesting facts along the way, an easy walk
    Written 12 March 2021
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  • DanO68
    Alexandra, New Zealand560 contributions
    Review of: Alex Knob Track
    Stunning hike - the best in the glacier area!
    Awesome hike, much easier than expected. There is quite a bit of climbing but the track is fairly well graded with no real steep or difficult bits. In fact, the trail crews were out there during our hike, upgrading the trail and doing a great job. It took us only 2 hours to reach the summit (compared to the 4 hours stated on the DOC sign). We spent about an hour eating lunch and admiring the views, then 2 hours back down. All up, 5 hours. The views of the glacier were amazing, especially as we had great weather. One bit of advice though, try to reach the summit before about 11am, as the clouds start to move in around 11am - 1pm. Highly recommended for fit hikers.
    Written 25 March 2022
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