Greymouth to Franz Josef via Hokitika

From NZD$149

Departs from: Tours from Greymouth

Duration: 6 hours

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Franz Josef sits in the heart of New Zealand’s wild West Coast Glacier Country, one of only two places on earth where ancient ice meets lush native forest. Steeped in Māori legend and surrounded by dramatic scenery, it is a destination that feels both powerful and poetic. This one way small group tour from Greymouth showcases the very best of the coast, from black sand beaches to turquoise gorges and serene glacier carved lakes. Led by our fun and knowledgeable guides and travelling in comfort, this journey is designed to be as unforgettable as the landscapes themselves.

Why you’ll love this

Travel through some of the most dramatic scenery on the West Coast

Visit Hokitika, with the option to explore the Hokitika Gorge

Enjoy a comfortable small group journey with friendly commentary

Capture incredible photos at Lake Ianthe and along State Highway 6

Experience Franz Josef, one of the world’s rare glacier to rainforest environments

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group tour in our luxury Mercedes minibuses

Carbon neutral one way journey to Franz Josef

Bottled water and snacks

WiFi and USB charging

Live commentary from our world famous guides

Please note

Additional stops are taken into consideration for toilet breaks. Please note that the tour departure time and further stops may be delayed if guests are joining this journey after disembarking the TranzAlpine. If you have concerns about this, please reach out to us directly.

Lunch is not included in this tour.

Why choose us

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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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