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Franz Josef is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 5.31 km 2 (2.05 sq mi). [1] It had an estimated population of 550 as of June 2024, [2] with a population density of 104 inhabitants per square kilometre (270/sq mi). The settlement is part of the larger Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay statistical area. [19]
Fox and Franz Josef glaciers are the most publicly-accessible glaciers in New Zealand, and among the most accessible in the world – until recently, there was easy walking access directly to the glacier termini. Consequently for over a century they have been a significant tourist attraction. [10] 1932 New Zealand Railways tourism poster
The Ross and South Westland parish was created in 1867, but a church at Franz Josef was not proposed until 1925. Reverend James R. Young, Vicar of the parish between 1923 and 1928, suggested a building of riverstone, and a site was donated by Peter and Alec Graham, [1] notable climbing guides and operators of the Franz Josef Glacier Hotel. [2]
The Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand (often shortened to YHA New Zealand or YHANZ) was a youth hostelling association in New Zealand. As of 2022, it comprises 16 privately owned associate backpacker hostels—8 in the North Island, and 9 in the South Island. All properties are franchise or associate partners.
Westland Tai Poutini National Park is a national park located on the western coast of New Zealand's South Island.Established in 1960 as Westland National Park to commemorate the centenary of the European settlement of Westland District, it covers 1,320 square kilometres (330,000 acres) of largely mountainous terrain and forest.
Whataroa is a small township in southern Westland on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on alluvial flats to the west of the Whataroa River. State Highway 6 passes through Whataroa on its route from Ross to Franz Josef / Waiau. Hari Hari is 31 kilometres (19 mi) to the north-east, and Franz Josef is 32 km to the south ...