Two of Only 3 Glaciers in a Rainforest, Descending to just 250m (820ft) above sea level, Franz Josef Glacier and Fox glaciers are two of only three glaciers in the world that descend into a temperate rainforest zone, the other is the Perito Merino Glacier in Argentina.
These two Glaciers descend from the southern alps into temperate rain forest just 300 meters above sea level and only a few kilometers from the coastline, they are truly two of the most unique glaciers in the world. Most glaciers in the world are located above 300 meters from sea level and located far from the coastline. The Franz Josef Glacier and Fox glacier are located on the West Coast of New Zealand at 43.5 degrees south from the equator, equivalent in latitude to the south of France in Northern hemisphere. It’s an unusual place to find a glacier! Continue reading