Franz Josef Glacier from Lake Mapourika, Westland .1940s.

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DescriptionFranz Josef Glacier from Lake Mapourika Westland South Island New Zealand 1940s

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Date of Photo1940`sMap^[1]ContributorPeter Dennehy

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Location (city or town)Franz Josef GlacierLandmark (Place)Franz Josef GlacierEventFranz Josef Glacier from Lake Mapourika, Westland .1940s.

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Date Created27th May 2019CommentsDorothy Wills Magnificent
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Helen Cantwell beautiful but cold

Arlene Hutcheon Wow, beautiful

Sarn Yeomans Tony Priebe

Paddy Sweeney Amazing just how big the glacier was then. I think the boat belonged to the Graham Family who owned the Franz tourist hotel at the time

Jak Roberts Such a majestic lake, framed so beautifully by its setting. Love it. ❤️

Diane Gail Great view- not like that in the 70’s unfortunately
Michelle Macilquham Wow... Beautiful picture
Val Whittaker Went there in my teens happy time for me

Bob Laing I have walked around the lake

Pete Ranson Maybe thinking of Lake Matherson in Fox Glacier

You are right
I used to salmon fish in Mapourika

Trevor Keith Scott When Dad ( Ron Scott Builder ) and I was building the Fox Post Office early 60's, we used to stop there on the way to Whataroa for a break. NEVER EVER got tired of the perfect picture of that lake.

Ellen Nankivell Was their there last Christmas beautiful!!!

Kevin Bell Beautiful photo.Reminds you of how great the Glaciers were.

Simon Judy Acarapi Beautiful and stunning. Robert Hilton Marsh it a beautiful place there

Keith Ross Good fishing too

Heather Newby what fish do you catch there?

Bob Jamieson Heather Newby Trout.

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Franz Josef Glacier from Lake Mapourika, Westland .1940s.

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