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West Coast Adventure: Queenstown to Franz Josef
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Queenstown
Journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka. Enjoy stunning landscapes, local stories, and a comfortable ride. Book your adventure now!
Journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka. Enjoy stunning landscapes, local stories, and a comfortable ride. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cardrona - Nestled on the stunning Crown Range Road between Queenstown and Wānaka, the Cardrona Hotel stands as one of New Zealand’s oldest and most iconic establishments. Its rustic allure, magnificent mountain backdrop, and rich history make it a must-visit in Central Otago.
- Wanaka - Enjoy a leisurely stroll to the lakeside for the iconic…
- Cardrona - Nestled on the stunning Crown Range Road between Queenstown and Wānaka, the Cardrona Hotel stands as one of New Zealand’s oldest and most iconic establishments. Its rustic allure, magnificent mountain backdrop, and rich history make it a must-visit in Central Otago.
- Wanaka - Enjoy a leisurely stroll to the lakeside for the iconic photo of the Wānaka Tree. Absorb the beauty of this vast lake, framed by Mt Aspiring and the Southern Alps—a true paradise for photographers.
- Lake Hawea - After crossing the mighty Clutha River, travel westward past the breathtaking Lake Hāwea. Pause for a quick photo at a scenic lookout between Lake Wānaka and Lake Hāwea.
- Blue Pools Track - Situated in Mt Aspiring National Park, the aptly named Blue Pools are a must-visit. This easy 3km round trip is well worth the effort to see the stunning blue waters of the Makarora River.
- Thunder Creek Falls - A simple 5-minute walk will reward visitors with a spectacular view of Thunder Creek Falls. This 28-metre waterfall, a remnant of a once-great glacier, cascades from a hanging valley.
- Ship Creek Walks - Traveling north along the border where ancient rainforest meets the ocean, stop at Ship Creek. Feel the sand between your toes and the crash of the relentless Tasman Sea waves. Explore the dunes via an easy 1km walking track.
- Bruce Bay - Here, dense native rainforest meets the seemingly endless open ocean. Bruce Bay truly highlights the best of the West Coast!
- Lake Matheson Walk - Continue to every photographer’s dream: Lake Matheson. On a calm day, capture Mt Cook elegantly reflected across this picturesque lake. This easy walk offers breathtaking views of the Southern Alps.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
What's Not Included
- Scenic Flights / Heli Hike
- Scenic Flights / Heli Hike
Additional Information
Experience the ultimate adventure along New Zealand’s West Coast from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka. Our small group, fully-guided tour takes you to the picturesque Lake Wānaka and Lake Hāwea, over the stunning Haast Pass and along the beautiful West Coast beaches to Franz Josef.
Led by our passionate guides, this tour goes beyond the…
Experience the ultimate adventure along New Zealand’s West Coast from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka. Our small group, fully-guided tour takes you to the picturesque Lake Wānaka and Lake Hāwea, over the stunning Haast Pass and along the beautiful West Coast beaches to Franz Josef.
Led by our passionate guides, this tour goes beyond the destinations, offering secret stops, wildlife viewings, and delightful surprises along the way. Travel in comfort with modern minibuses, enjoy complimentary refreshments and provided lunch as you journey through one of New Zealand’s most picturesque regions.
At Cheeky Kiwi Travel, it’s the journey, the stories, and the small group experience that truly set our tours apart.
- Children safety/booster seats available to hire for NZ$20 per seat
- Tour duration includes travel time between locations
- Lunch is provided - kindly advise any dietary requirements
Location
The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown
Shotover Street
Pickup time: 7:00am. If your accommodation is yet to be confirmed, we recommend selecting The Station - Home of Adventure for now. You can update this later if needed!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(31 Ratings)
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Dennisckn
May 2, 2025
Lovely West Coast Tour from Queenstown - West Coast is rarely mentioned on most tourism websites. If you want to go to the Glacier at Fox and Franz Josef and visit Wanaka Lake or some famous spots at West Coast, this is the right tour. We had a lovely tour with our tour guide.
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S1641lkemmat
Apr 30, 2025
Most excellent adventure - Brilliant trip. So many incredible stops en route. We saw everything from waterfalls to wild dolphins, rainforest to reamekable views. Colin was a helpful, friendly guide and felt exceptionally safe having him drive us. He was also very willing to make frequent stops at interesting spots, to use facilities, for coffee etc. As well as being on hand with interesting facts and downtime to take in all the views. Water and snacks provided, as was a delicious lunch with plenty of choice on the menu. A really nice bonus.
Spacious, clean bus with lage windows for views of the scenery on the trip. We even had a bonus stop at Fox Glacier. A really incredible day.
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Federicogn1948bw
Apr 22, 2025
Great Tour! - Great Tour!
April 2025
This was an amazing tour with gorgeous landscapes, our guide Hanna was spectacular, she was very knowledgeable about NZ and take care of us at all time! Highly recommend to do it with them!
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Helenk798
Mar 26, 2025
Queenstown to Franz Josef tour - Absolutely amazing day from Queenstown to Franz Josef. Our tour guide is the excellent Graig.
Extremely professional , knowledgeable and friendly. Graig was very informative throughout the tour, while also answering any questions that arose.
As it was just a small group of 5 , our tour bus was extremely comfortable .
The tour itself, wonderful amazing views every corner you turned
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Calebc454
Mar 8, 2025
Awesome way to see NZ - Very convenient way to tour the countryside without the worryIng about renting your own car and figuring out which sites are worth visiting! Highly recommend. Fun and informative.
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Mandy
Feb 25, 2025
Great way to travel - So glad we found this tour.
Jonathan, our guide, was terrific and as it was a wet day, he gave us choices along the way. Highly recommend as you can get picked up and dropped off at your accommodation. Luggage is no problem. We will be travelling with Cheeky Kiwi again tomorrow to get the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Overall a informative and entertaining tour
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Cw1029
Feb 22, 2025
Trip highlight! - Took a transfer from Franz Joseph to Queenstown and had such an amazing day - by some stroke of luck I was the only passenger that day and had the best guide in Greg. In the end felt more like a road trip with a friend than a transfer / tour. The itinerary became flexible and we managed to squeeze in some huge trip highlights for me, which I wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise - thank you!! Would definitely recommend / book with Cheeky Kiwi again! Thanks for an awesome day
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Tridibesb
Feb 20, 2025
Wonderful Queenstown Franz Joseph trip - This was a long journey in a mini bus, with many enjoyable and worthwhile stops on the way. NZ $30 per head lunch was included which got me and my wife an excellent fish sandwich, Antler (venison) burger french fries and a wonderful local draft craft beer!
Our guide/driver Greg was extremely knowledge and kept us well informed about the local nature, heritage and history. He made this trip memorable. Thanks Cheeky Kiwi for sharing Greg with us.
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Estelle
Feb 20, 2025
Hannah is a great guide! - The best thing about this company is their guides. Hannah was wonderful all the way to the end when she did the hike with us to Lake Matheson, even though it was raining. Lots of great stories told about New Zealand as she drove us around. Beautiful smile which made us at ease with her. The shuttle is just the right size. Just a comfortable small group so when there is a stop for a visit, it doesn’t take very long for everyone to get out and come back in, which makes it more efficient than a large bus. Very punctual. The sites that were chosen for stops were great. Delicious lunch and snacks included in the price.
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Sunshine52782081607
Feb 13, 2025
Greg was great! - The driver Greg was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating! Views were great and the ride was smooth. Top marks!
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