Defiance Hut Franz Josef Glacier

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DescriptionHistoric Cape Defiance Hut
Originally erected in 1912 at Cape Defiance, this hut is now at the Franz Josef Visitor Centre.

Components were carried to Cape Defiance to provide a hut for glacier walkers and climbers. Site instability caused it to be re-sited in 1936, but access became more difficult as the site was eroded away the hut was in danger of falling onto the glacier. It was retrieved in 1978 for public display at the Franz Josef Visitor Centre.

It has historic themes of exploration, early tourism, and recreation.Map^[1]External LinkDocContributorTom Hartill

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CommentsTom Hartill‎West Coast New-Zealand history
April 13 ·

Defiance hut Franz Joseph.
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Glenn Johnston It's now sitting behind the DOC Visitor Centre in Franz.

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Defiance Hut Franz Josef Glacier

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