New Zealand, South Island, West Coast, 'Mount Cook National Park, A Walker Crosses A Stream Infront Of The Terminal Face Of The Franz Josef Glacier. Julius Von Haast, Geologist And Explorer, Named Franz Josef Glacier In 1863, After The Emperor Of The Austro-Hungarian Empire. Approximately 7000 Years Old, And A Remnant Of A Much Older And Larger Glacier Which Originally Swept Right To The Sea, Franz Josef Glacier Extends 12 Kilometres From Its Three Feeder Glaciers In The High Snow Fields Of The