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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. Kindly select this location if your accommodation is not yet confirmed, we can change it later!
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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(18 Ratings)
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Upendram2024
Dec 10, 2024
Excellent - The tour is excellent and we are very happy with our guide soap who explained Maori culture and showed all the attractions and also helped to take photos and showed many lookouts based on weather
Upendra Maganti
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D2349wrstuarts
Nov 23, 2024
Great way to see the south island - Great way to see lots of amazing places in the south island. Perfect if you're struggling to fit everything into your trip. Lots of stops, not too physically demanding and a fantastic guide. Highly recommend!
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Faraway746712
Nov 23, 2024
Very pleasant small group experience - Excellent tour with Jonathan. We enjoyed the many stops where we could get out and stretch our legs while seeing the sights. It was a leisurely pace, and the hikes were optional and very manageable. We had a pleasant surprise stop to view the glaciers, which was not on the itinerary. The small group van was accommodating and much better than the large coaches that we passed up. Thank you.
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Companion53223364917
Oct 29, 2024
The best of the best - Love the city and area. Spectacular views, great food restaurants et all . One of my favorite spots on earth. Lots to do for all.
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Alisonms668ng
Sep 25, 2024
Queenstown to Franz Josef Cheeky Kiwi Tour - This tour was just amazing!!! We were picked up from our Queenstown Hotel first thing in the morning by Jeff who was a fantastic guide and driver. He was just the right amount of cheeky and lived up to the tour company name Cheeky Kiwi Tours. The van was very comfortable and we were driven in style in a nice Mercedes 16 seater. The drive was only about 5 hours, however the whole tour was 12 hours door to door. We had several stops along the way which were all picturesque. All were easy walks and would be suitable for most people. The highlights of the trip were The Blue Pools, Lake Matheson with the stunning mirror image of Mt Cook behind it. We also opted for an add on of a Helicopter flight (knowns as Heli Hike). This was the most fantastic thing we did on our whole trip.
The guide was super informative of the areas with geology, history and a good amount of humour. thrown in. Franz Josef was a lovely destination but the journey each way was fabulous from start to finish. Highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi Tours.
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Paul
Sep 23, 2024
Incredible - Great tour - took us to some spectacular places, and was a really informative guide. Definitely recommend seeing this beautiful part of the country.
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Mattyberrry
Sep 10, 2024
Franz Josef tour from Queenstown - This tour was exceptional! I did the trip from Queenstown up to Franz and back to Queenstown with the same company. The guide was hilarious and just so lovely. The walks on this tours were amazing! I loved the blue pools and lake Matheson. The west coast was the highlights of my trip actually. It's so pretty. Lunch was also included and was much better than I expected. The van was really comfy too. I left my camera lens on the bus and the guide dropped it off to me. Thank you Jeff for an incredible day.
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Roshelle2024
Sep 4, 2024
Fantastic Tour - We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The guide was fantastic. We stopped at some really great locations. Definitely recommend tours run by this company as they are always fantastic
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Nsantana86
Aug 14, 2024
Franz Josef fun - Awesome tour!
Small group so you felt more involved and getting on and off was easy.
The West Coast was so beautiful, less tourists than I expected too.
Absolutely loved the guide.
Would go again!
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Voyage462651
Aug 12, 2024
Great Tour! - Amazing and well-organized tour. Friendly tour guides who are very knowledgeable on the area. Highly recommend this tour!
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