Fox Glacier & Haast Past Part 1

We made our way back to Fox Glacier town. On the way, a short walk along mirror lake provided nice views of the mountains in the distance. Unfortunately, it was a bit too cloudy to identify the peaks. Fox glacier definitely stood out though.

When we got closer, and did the hike to the foot of the glacier, its story was similar to Franz Josef. It was disappointing how far it has retreated. Much of the glacier is covered in rocks and glacial silt. It probably makes it melt faster, with the dark surface absorbing more light.

The clouds cleared up, and the drive along the coast to Haast was beautiful. From here the Haast Pass connects the coast with the lake towns, Wanaka and Queenstown. A stop along the road led through a forest with mistletoe. At the end, a cold glacial river gave us a refreshing swim.Baca lagi