Place to visit
St James Church, Franz Josef, New Zealand: what it is and when to go
St James Church, Franz Josef is a New Zealand Anglican church (Franz Josef Glacier). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 48. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- New Zealand Anglican church · History, Temples
- Where
- New Zealand
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- CHC Christchurch, 190 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- -43.39173, 170.18129
What it is and where
St James Church, Franz Josef is a New Zealand Anglican church (Franz Josef Glacier). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Franz Josef Glacier, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 869 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are -43.39173, 170.18129; the nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC, Christchurch), 190 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Temples places in New Zealand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St James Church, Franz Josef is October to April.
- JanBest time14:53
- FebBest time13:43
- MarBest time12:21
- AprBest time10:48
- MayPossible9:30
- JunPossible8:48
- JulPossible9:05
- AugPossible10:13
- SepPossible11:43
- OctBest time13:14
- NovBest time14:33
- DecBest time15:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | October to April | May to September |
| Temples | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: St James Church, Franz Josef has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to New Zealand
To enter New Zealand there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Car, ferry and huts, booked well in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the New Zealand checklist. Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (two flat pins in a V: adapter essential); emergencies: 111.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Waiho BridgeNew Zealand bridge156 m
- West Coast Wildlife CentreKiwi breeding facility at Franz Josef, New Zealand492 m
- The Glacier Hot PoolsWith kids866 m
- Canavans KnobHill in New Zealand1.8 km
- Alex KnobHiking3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the New Zealand guide.
More in New Zealand: History
- Tongariro National Park: national park in New Zealand
- Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill: mountain in New Zealand
- Larnach Castle: New Zealand mansion
- Auckland Town Hall: town hall and concert hall on Aotea Square in Auckland, New Zealand
- MS Mikhail Lermontov: Soviet cruise liner wrecked in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
- MV Rena: ship built in 1990
Every New Zealand place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St James Church, Franz Josef?
It is a New Zealand Anglican church. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit St James Church, Franz Josef?
October to April. In December there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 48.
How do you get to St James Church, Franz Josef?
The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 190 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around New Zealand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the New Zealand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Waiho Bridge, West Coast Wildlife Centre, The Glacier Hot Pools. The rest is in the New Zealand guide.
Keep reading
- Franz Josef Glacier17 places to see in and around Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand: Franz Josef Glacier, Canavans Knob, West Coast Wildlife Centre. Best time: October to April.
- History333 places for history in New Zealand, from Tongariro National Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and
- New ZealandBefore travelling to New Zealand: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need the NZeTA before flying (a visa waiver, not a visa), and the IVL tourist l…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about St James Church, Franz Josef on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.