And it's too much to expect the local restaurants to advise their customers not to drive after a glass of wine. The officer was polite, but this routine behavior must be a real money maker for the government here, particularly since it is in a very touristy area and there must be good pickings in the evenings for tourists leaving the downtown area after a nice meal and glass of wine. Points of Interest & Landmarks Hiking Trails Geologic Formations. The trail is considered a must-do on any South Island itinerary. The walk to the glacier is an easy hike and is around 4 km (2.5 mi) return. Prices start from NZ585 (£300) for four hours. The Franz Josef Glacier (Mori: K Roimata o Hine Hukatere officially Franz Josef Glacier / K Roimata o Hine Hukatere) is a 12-kilometre-long (7.5 mi) temperate maritime glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealands South Island. This particular officer admitted that he had pulled over 10-12 cars this evening, apparently randomly checking with his test kit. The Franz Josef Glacier walk is the best way to view the Franz Josef Glacier without paying for a tour. Franz Josef Glacier Guides offers guided, small-group heli-hikes year-round, with all gear provided. One of us received a DUI citation after dinner, without any erratic or unlawful driving, and after only one small glass of wine in a local restaurant. And the standard for DUI is apparently much lower here than in the USA. The Franz Josef Glacier offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience a dynamic glacial environment, in a temperate environment, while being within easy. There is really little to do in Franz Josef other than the glacier and even less to do in Fox Glacier (30 kilometres away on a very twisty, turny road).Beware the DUI cop here! DO NOT DRIVE after even one glass of wine in a local restaurant! We were unaware that in New Zealand the police can just pull you over without any cause whatsoever and give you a breathalyzer test. You can also fly over the glaciers (cheaper than helihiking, but still expensive). We spent 3 days in Franz Josef waiting for a break in the weather to get up on the glacier and just made it in on the morning of the day we had to leave. Often they are in clouds or it is raining and you can't get near because of the condition of the roads or the helicopters can't fly. Problem with both glaciers is also the weather. Located about half-way down the West Coast of New Zealands South Island, the Franz Josef Glacier is in the small village of Franz Josef. You can helihike on Franz Josef (costly, but highly recommended - you'll be right on the glacier for up to 3 hours, then soak in their hot pools as long as you want after). You can drive reasonably close to both glaciers and then hike a distance to get closer, but you'll still be a good kilometre or so away from the glacier's face when they post signs to go no further (danger, and I'd take their advice - people have died ignoring the warnings). Franz Josef would be my choice of the two. The town accommodates over 3,000 tourists per night in the busy season in the many hotels, motels and other accommodation outlets. It's a good day's drive from either to the glaciers. The world famous Franz Josef Glacier is located 5 kilometres from the township in the Waiho River Valley and guided walks and helicopter flights are available all year round to view this spectacular spectacle. Both glaciers are located on the west coast, halfway between Westport in the north and Queenstown in the south. But it certainly soured our experience in a beautiful country near the end of our visit! Your experience combines a short, exhilarating helicopter ride, jaw-dropping scenery and a two- and half-hour hike through the most spectacular glacier features. The officer was polite, but this routine behavior must be a real money maker for the government here, particularly since it is in a very touristy area and there must be good pickings in the evenings for tourists leaving the downtown area after a nice meal and glass of wine. This world-renowned Glacier Heli Hike is not to be missed. This particular officer admitted that he had pulled over 10-12 cars this evening, apparently randomly checking with his test kit. The magnificent Franz Josef Glacier is widely regarded as the gem of New Zealands West Coast Glaciers, and one of the most impressive sights to be found anywhere in the world.
And the standard for DUI is apparently much lower here than in the USA. Beware the DUI cop here! DO NOT DRIVE after even one glass of wine in a local restaurant! We were unaware that in New Zealand the police can just pull you over without any cause whatsoever and give you a breathalyzer test.
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