Christchurch to Franz Josef Day Tour via Arthur's Pass

Explore New Zealand’s West Coast on a shared, one-way journey from Christchurch to Franz Josef with a professional English-speaking driver/guide. Travel by bus, or combine your road journey with a TranzAlpine scenic train ride, taking in the region’s changing landscapes along the way.

Itinerary

1. Begin your 12-hour guided journey with pickup in Christchurch. Your pickup time depends on your location.
2. With the Bus One-Way option, travel through Christchurch Central City, Castle Hill, Arthur's Pass Village, Devils Punchbowl Waterfall and Otira Viaduct Lookout. With the Bus & TranzAlpine One-Way option, ride the TranzAlpine scenic train from Christchurch to Greymouth instead.
3. Continue through Greymouth and Cobden to Hokitika. The Bus One-Way option includes Hokitika Beach.
4. Explore Hokitika Gorge, then continue to Lake Ianthe. Some attractions may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
5. Finish in Franz Josef at 19:30. Shuttle transport is included.

What's Included

• Admission to attractions
• Lunch and snacks
• Live onboard commentary with the bus & TranzAlpine option

Important details

• Children aged 0–14 require an accompanying paying adult.
• Intermediate fitness is required. The tour involves considerable walking and stairs.
• This tour is not wheelchair-accessible. The bus & TranzAlpine option is also not stroller-friendly.
• Pets are not permitted on the bus-only option.
• Luggage allowance is one standard-sized piece weighing no more than 25 kg.
• Do not feed wildlife or marine animals, or engage in activities that damage the ecosystem.
• Your pickup time is assigned according to your property’s location and provided before departure. Arrive 10 minutes before your assigned pickup time.