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'Glacier country' - the west side of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park is home to gigantic glaciers, and the town of Franz Josef thrives because of them.
Some highlights from this video include:
00:10 Glacier Terminal Face walk
00:17 Franz Josef Glacier
00:34 Waiho River and Swingbridge
00:37 Rainforest Retreat accommodation
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