![]() We did this walk a few years ago in the rain, and it was a good option for those conditions (there’s far more cover than the more open tracks). You can’t see the glacier from there (we couldn’t at least) but we were impressed with the view, and it was a nice easy walk. The Canavans Knob Track is slightly south of town and gives you a different angle to appreciate. You can also get a decent view of the glacier from the car park near Peters Pool / the valley viewpoint - perfect for those who don’t even want to leave their car! If you’re short on time I’d highly recommend doing this walk, as well as the two listed above. If you visit on a still, sunny day you’ll see an awesome view reflected in the tiny lake. ![]() The walk to Peters Pool is very short, making it perfect for kids. If you’re there in summer you’ll notice small groups of red rata trees among the green native forest – such a cool spot. It’s a short walk from the car park and it gives you some great views of the valley (and a little bit of the glacier). Sentinel Rock is reached via the main valley viewpoint track. It’s still a nice view, but the valley walk is a stunning and I hope it opens back up soon (if you’re reading this and you know it’s open again, let me know). You used to be able to walk a good distance past this viewpoint, but recent track damage means you’ll miss most of it. ![]() These short walks in Franz Josef take an hour or less and let you easily get great views of the Franz Josef area. Keep reading to find our picks for the best things to do in Franz Josef. ![]() Those that make the journey are richly rewarded with amazing views of Franz Josef Glacier, as well as plenty of other walks, relaxing hot pools, and a chance to see glow worms. It takes a lot of time and effort to get to Franz Josef, a tiny tourist town on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. ![]()
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