One of the fastest moving glaciers in the world, the Franz Josef Glacier
is a spectacular river of ice. It is one of the world's steepest
glaciers descending 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) over its 7.5 mile (12
kilometer) path through the valley, ending in lush temperate rainforest.
As it flows it travels over bumpy steps which forces ice upwards to
create dramatic ice cliffs and sharp crevasses.
Over 2,700 people visit the ice a day during peak season. Some spend
their time exploring the terminal face while others take helicopters to
take advantage of the views and get access to higher icefalls, so they
can clamor over the less-populated ice and carve out an adventure in the
stunning and challenging terrain.
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