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Start of Franz Josef walk
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The Franz Josef Glacier Car Park is the starting point for the popular Franz Josef Glacier Walk. Visitors can park their cars here and embark on a short and easy walk through lush rainforest to a viewing area of the glacier and surrounding valley.

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