One-Way Haast Pass Tour from Wanaka to Franz Josef

Travel from Wanaka to Franz Josef on a one-way, small-group sightseeing tour with a professional driver-guide. Pass lakes, rainforest and snow-capped mountains, breaking up the drive with walks through the South Island's varied landscapes.

Itinerary

1. Depart at 09:30 from Wanaka Lakefront, near the public restrooms.
2. Explore Lake Hawea Lookout, Blue Pools, Thunder Creek Falls, The Hard Antler, Ship Creek, Bruce Bay, and Lake Matheson Walk, in that order, on an 8-hour guided tour. Some stops may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
3. Finish in Franz Josef at 19:00. Shuttle transport is included.

What's Included

• English-speaking professional driver-guide
• Lunch
• One-way transfer

Important details

• Children aged 0–14 must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Intermediate fitness is required, with considerable walking and stairs
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Luggage allowance is 1 standard-sized piece per person
• If you appear intoxicated, you may be refused service without a refund
• For the Wanaka Lakefront departure, arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded
• For pickup from your property, arrive in the lobby 10 minutes before your selected pickup time. Your pickup time will be reconfirmed in advance; shared transfers may run early or late