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An 11–12.3-kilometre tramping track in Franz Josef Glacier and Westland Tai Poutini National Park. It takes approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Within the track are swing bridges, ice-carved rock, waterfalls, and sheer cliffs
Roberts Point Track is an 11–12.3-kilometre tramping track in Franz Josef Glacier and Westland Tai Poutini National Park, New Zealand. It takes approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Within the track are swing bridges, ice-carved rock, waterfalls, and sheer cliffs. After about an hour walk is Hende's Hut. It is classified by the Department of Conservation as an advanced track, requiring a "good level of fitness".
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Walk along a rocky riverbed to a glacier viewing area. The track is 5.4 km long, and starts 4 km from the centre of Franz Josef (if walking from town, take the Douglas Walk or Lake Wombat Track for the last 2 km).
A short walk through the bush, glow worms may be seen at night. 30 minutes return.
Local family owned and operated helicopter company providing scenic flights over the glaciers with snow landings. Flights vary in length (25–45 min) and are suitable for all ages. Also sells a small range of outdoor clothing, accessories and pounamu.
An 80-minute walk to some old water tunnels.
a helicopter scenic flight company licensed to land at all designated landing sites within the Westland National Park. It has bases at Whataroa, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Karangarua and Haast. Flights depart daily subject to safe and suitable weather conditions. View the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers. Mount Tasman and Mount Cook. 4- and 6-passenger helicopters and are suitable for individuals or groups.