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    Okarito

    Posted by sasuraibito 20 February 2010

    Small village on the West Coast 25 mins from Franz Josef. A great place to spend a few days relaxing- local walks along beautiful beaches; to viewpoints over the lagoon and the mountains inland; home to the brown kiwi and the white heron. Kayaking, boat tours, fishing also available. The Franz Josef glacier is an easy 25 minutes drive away.

    It was beautifully sunny when we were there, while 15 mins inland there was torrential rain.

    On the coast 25 mins from Franz Josef.

    www.okarito.net/

    Range of accommodation available, recommend this one with its outdoor fire bath.

    www.holidayhomes.co.nz/new-zealand/south-island/west-coast/okarito/listing/6889.html

    No public transport, and need to bring your own provisions.

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    I would make a trip to New Zealand that allowed plenty of time to travel the length of the West Coast, taking in the Karamea, Hokitika, Franz Joseph and down to Haast Pass. I came across this video of Franz Joseph, www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08As2KeWXQ&feature=player_embedded
    Looks amazing!
    Posted by Suomotueka  21 February 2010