Day 34
In the morning we headed off to the Franz Joseph Glacier, it was a couple of Kilometres from the YHA hostel. After parking it up it was a 40 minute walk to the glacier viewing point. Its is a fairly easy trek, just a short uphill right at the end. The view is pretty good, although you are not that close to the glacier. I thought you would get fairly near, but unfortunately not. The only way to see it properly is to go on a helicopter rider and guided walk, which is very expensive. The glacier has retreated so much in recent years, I suspect in another 10 you will not be able to see it from the viewing point.
On the way back the weather took a turn for the worst and Claire speed marched all the way back to the car. I could hardly keep up, she was flying.
Waterfalls on Franz Joseph Route
We then headed to Lake Mapourika for some scenic shots as well as some jump shots!!
Claire is a better jumper
After a quick doughnut at the picnic bar we headed back to the YHA hostel for some relaxation.
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