Is the road to Franz Josef open?

Is the road to Franz Josef open?

Glacier Motors, 20 Main Road, Franz Josef village. Open 7.30am–7.30pm in summer, 8am-7.00pm in winter, 7 days a week. 24-hour fuel available year round. Open 8am–7.00pm in summer, 8am-6.00pm in winter, 7 days a week.

Is the Lewis Pass open?

SH7 Lewis pass is closed.

Is the road from Greymouth to Westport open?

SH 6 Westport to Greymouth (Westport to Rapahoe) – ROAD OPEN – Now open to one lane.

Is the road to Hokitika open?

The road from Franz Josef north to Hokitika is now open with one lane sections.

How do I get Franz Josef Glacier for free?

Drive or walk south from the Franz Josef Waiau township across the Waiho River bridge and turn left onto the Glacier Access Road or Te Ara a Waiau. From here, the car park is about 4km. This track is sometimes closed; check with the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre.

Can I drive to Fox Glacier?

Franz Josef township has a good range of accommodation and eating establishments. After a short drive south, you’ll arrive at Fox Glacier. The glacier’s terminal face is just 5 kilometres from the township, and the road to the walking track crosses ancient moraine from earlier advances and retreats.

When did the Lewis Pass open?

The Lewis Pass is named after Henry Lewis who, together with Christopher Maling, was the first European to discover the pass, in April 1860 while working as a surveyor of the Nelson Provincial Survey Department….

Lewis Pass
Elevation 907 m (2,976 ft)
Traversed by State Highway 7
Location New Zealand
Range Southern Alps

Is it worth staying in Hokitika?

The Hokitika Gorge is one of those places. The vivid turquoise water surrounded by lush native bush looks too good to be true but trust us, it is well worth a visit. The easy West Coast Wilderness Trail and more challenging Blue Spur single tracks near town mean Hokitika is a great place to bring your bike.

How long does it take to drive from Greymouth to Fox Glacier?

approximately 2h 19m
Yes, the driving distance between Greymouth to Fox Glacier is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Greymouth to Fox Glacier.

Is the Gisborne Gorge open?

Closed to the public indefinitely. Opening date for Heavy Vehicles 18 May.