Ice Climbing
Hukawai Glacier Centre
New Zealand
Fri, 22nd August 2008 - Tue, 30th September 2008
Training for Everest?
You soon will be! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a proven professional, ice climbing is addictive!The Hukawai Glacier Centre Indoor Ice Climbing Wall is 200 square metres of fun and challenge. One of the five largest in the world, it’s the only one in the Southern Hemisphere.
Created to be as similar to glacial ice as possible, the 10 metre high wall has 20 climbing routes ranging from easy-angle slabs through to a challenging overhang, with an array of angles, corners, bulges and cracks to give the best and most natural indoor ice climbing experience possible.
With each climbing session lasting 1.5 hours, it’s a fun and safe experience for all ages and abilities. All equipment and instruction is provided by our professional ice climbing staff. You will be taught everything you need to know to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable session.
Grab a bulge, dangle from an overhang, or if you’re new to the sport just get yourself up the icy heights!
Your family and friends can watch you climb your heart out through floor to ceiling windows in the comfort of Hukawai Glacier Centre’s stylish café.
Address
Hukawai Glacier Centre
Cnr Cron and Cowan st, Franz Josef 7886
Other Information
Hukawai Glacier Centre
New Zealand’s largest all-weather Glacier Centre and Indoor Ice Climbing Wall at Franz Josef has opened its doors!The only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and one of only 7 in the world, Hukawai Glacier Centre is a unique ‘must see’ for all visitors to the West Coast region of the South Island.
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For phone bookings and more information within New Zealand call 0800 hukawai - 0800 485 292Location
Hukawai Glacier Centre is located close to the amazing Franz Josef Glacier, in the beautiful township of Franz Josef, on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.You can find the Glacier Centre on the corner of Cowan and Cron Streets, Franz Joseph township. (north end of Franz township - Cowan Street is on your right when heading north). Look for a large dark grey building. It’s hard to miss!


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