Agassiz Glacier
The Agassiz Glacier is located near the west coast of New Zealand's South Island. The Agassiz Glacier is a tributary of the larger Franz Josef Glacier, and is itself fed by the Chamberlin Snowfield and the Davis Snowfield.
Places of Interest
Highlights: Mount Jervois and Meteor Peak.
Mount Jervois
Peak
Mount Jervois is a 2,630-metre-elevation mountain in New Zealand. Mount Jervois is situated 3 km southeast of Agassiz Glacier.
Mount Spencer
Peak
Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.Agassiz Glacier
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 2,063 metres
- Description: glacier in New Zealand
- Category: landform
- Location: West Coast, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-43.49831° or 43° 29′ 54″ south
Longitude
170.2101° or 170° 12′ 36″ east
Elevation
2,063 metres (6,768 feet)
Open location code
4V8GG626+M2
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In Other Languages
“Agassiz Glacier” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Agassiz Glacier”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Franz Josef and Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Tusk and Penck Ridge.
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Worth a closer look: Westport and Greymouth.
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