Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka

From NZD$290

5
(65 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Franz Josef

Duration: 12 hours

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Journey from the rugged West Coast to the alpine beauty of Queenstown on this small group, fully guided tour. Travel through ancient rainforests, glacial valleys, and over the dramatic Haast Pass, taking in some of the South Island’s most breathtaking scenery along the way. With passionate guides, comfortable transport, and a delicious included lunch, this is the ultimate way to experience New Zealand’s natural wonders.

Why you’ll love this

See reflections of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman at the world-famous Lake Matheson

Visit Bruce Bay, where rainforest meets the wild Tasman Sea

Stroll through coastal dunes and native bush at Ship Creek

Marvel at Thunder Creek Falls and the vivid Blue Pools of Mt Aspiring National Park

Capture stunning views of Lake Hāwea, Lake Wānaka, and the famous Wānaka Tree

Enjoy a relaxing lunch in Haast surrounded by incredible mountain scenery

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group guided tour from Franz Josef to Queenstown

Delicious lunch at Hard Antler, Haast

Snacks and bottled water provided

Comfortable, air-conditioned transport

Expert local guide

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Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

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Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

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Stories worth sharing

10/9/2026

Great Journey

It was a great experience, and the variety of activities was excellent. Photographs of great places, short hikes, good food, frequent stops, and a great host. Kris was so great! I strongly recommend this journey.

Jorge L

5
10/7/2026

Superb tour of spectacular West Coast scenery.

This Cheeky Kiwi tour with Hannah as tour guide was a superb way to see the main sights while travelling from Franz Josef to Queenstown. She was warm and energetic and given how long the day was, she managed to maintain her bright smile and keep us interested. Really enjoyed the numerous short walks, stunning scenery and her little tidbits of knowledge. Great fun.

PeterQ

5
4/27/2026

Fantastic!!!

Loved this small group tour with Jess - our driver and guide. She was amazing! Knowledgeable and kind. We stopped at some many highlights along the way. Such a lovely way to get from A To B!

Jacalinka

5
3/27/2026

Good trip

Very good and efficient trip!! Good Guide!!

Erica G

5
3/23/2026

Great trip with outstanding driver

Fabulous no worry way of getting from Franz Joseph to Queenstown. Our driver was the lovely Lynette. She was very informative, we saw so much and would be happy to do again.

Addie_C

5
3/22/2026

Franz Joseph to Queenstown

One of the best tour experiences I’ve ever had. Shura was friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and dedicated to ensuring each member of our group had a great experience. It was a wonderful day!

Brian F

5
2/12/2026

the best of all tours

The best day! Weather was gorgeous, our guide Shu (?) was awesome, views were spectacular, stops were amazing, from the ice cream on the remote beach, to the burger lunch, to the blue pools hike, to the lake reflection and glacier view, to the beer garden in the gold mining hotel. Everything was perfect! And we were only 4 people in the van. If I may suggest to stay longer at Ship creek, it was lovely. Highly recommend this day tour! I've done 4 day trips with them and this was the most beautiful. They were all great but I particularly liked this one!

Marie-Luce C

5
2/12/2026

Well planned and executed trip

Very well planned and executed trip . Good communication from the Company regarding pickup time , and seamless journey. Special thanks to Lynette for making the trip so positive and nice for us .

travellloholic

5
1/11/2026

Wonderful experience

Slight miscommunication about times at the beginning of the tour mostly our fault! Very enjoyable trip and good information provided by Noah. We appreciated being dropped off at our accommodation. Excellent way to cover this distance.

Brenda T

5
1/8/2026

Recommend if you don’t want to drive

Driver was reliable and friendly Good choice if you don’t want to drive. The insect repellents on board was not effective enough take you own.

Elvin

5
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