2-Day Christchurch to Queenstown Tour via Franz Josef

Travel from Christchurch to Queenstown on a shared guided journey through mountain landscapes, forests and New Zealand’s West Coast. Explore with an English-speaking driver-guide and pause overnight in Franz Josef. Accommodation is not included, so you’ll need to arrange your own stay.

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Depart Christchurch. Start with shared pickup for the 07:30 departure. Pickup may run early or late.
2. Travel to Franz Josef. Follow a 12-hour guided route through Castle Hill, Arthur's Pass Village, Devils Punchbowl Waterfall, Otira Viaduct Lookout, Greymouth, Hokitika Beach, Hokitika Gorge and Lake Ianthe, ending in Franz Josef. Some attractions may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
3. Day 2: Continue toward Queenstown. Begin in Franz Josef / Waiau for a 12-hour guided tour taking in Lake Matheson, Bruce Bay, Ship Creek, Thunder Creek Falls, Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka and Cardrona Hotel, in that order.
4. Finish in Queenstown. Shuttle transport is included.

What's Included

• Admission to attractions
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Lunch and snacks
• Tour transport and property pickup
• Drop-off and next-day pickup in Franz Josef township

Important details

• Children aged 0–14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Requires considerable walking and climbing stairs.
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Arrange your overnight accommodation in Franz Josef township. Drop-off in Fox Glacier is not available.
• Luggage allowance: 2 standard-sized pieces.
• Arrive in the property lobby 10 minutes before your pickup time.