2-Day One-Way Tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Franz Josef
- Experience stunning vistas of towering mountains, lush forests, and dramatic coastal cliffs along the way
- Join a guided tour of this breathtaking and easily accessible glacier for an unforgettable adventure
- Admire the vivid turquoise waters framed by lush greenery in this stunning natural setting
- Explore distinctive limestone formations nestled within a breathtaking natural landscape
- Take in serene waters that perfectly reflect the majestic Southern Alps
- Experience sweeping views of this remarkable engineering feat and its stunning surroundings
What to expect
Embark on an unforgettable journey through some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes with Cheeky Kiwi Travel.
With Cheeky Kiwi Travel, this two-day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Franz Josef offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore some of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes and hidden gems. You’ll enjoy personalized service, small group sizes, and expert local guides who will ensure your journey is as informative as it is exhilarating. Book your adventure today and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
- Arthurs Pass
- Hokitika Town & Gorge
- Overnight in Franz Josef
- Lakes Matheson & Thunder Creek Falls
- Lake Hawea & Wanaka, "the Wanaka Tree"
Reviews
Experience the ultimate Christchurch to Franz Josef journey (Day 1) with this immersive small-group tour via Arthur’s Pass. More than a simple transfer, it’s a masterclass in New Zealand’s rugged beauty. Our guide, Joel, made the trip unforgettable with expert timing and local insight. We dodged crowds at the majestic Devil’s Punchbowl and Lake Ianthe, enjoying every spot in perfect light. With a delightful lunch break in Hokitika, this tour perfectly balances adventure and comfort. Day two from Franz Josef to Queenstown was just as spectacular, thanks to our fantastic guide, Martin. His deep knowledge of the West Coast added so much layers to the stunning scenery. We explored the prehistoric beauty of Ship Creek and marveled at the turquoise waters of the Blue Pools. Martin’s storytelling and seamless pacing made the long drive feel like an adventure. If you're heading south, this is the only way to travel!
Fantastic 2 day tour. You will get a chance to see lakes , Glaciers , Birds and more. Really one shouls try this.
kudos to the tour guides in giving the back stories and knowledge! while it’s a disappointment on day 1 due to utterly crazy lots of rain, it contributed to amazing sights the next day when rain reduced greatly, where there were amazing number of waterfalls everywhere along the road and at specific tour points listed in the itinerary. It would have been great if there is an extra day in Franz Josef and include a heli ride up to the glaciers (though we couldn’t see a thing with the clouds etc). it’s a different route, which you could consider taking their tours through mount cook and lake tekapo back to Christchurch to complete a loop!
Itinerary: The location design is very reasonable, but it's sad that we couldn't stay in Wanaka longer! I strongly request that we have more than half an hour in such a beautiful place as Wanaka! The boat waterfall time could be shortened~
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