Franz Josef Christchurch Queenstown South Island Tours

Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef - Excluding Accommodation

From NZD$580

4.8

(8 reviews)

Departs from: Queenstown

Duration: 48 hours

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This two day small group adventure showcases the dramatic contrasts of the South Island, from the rugged rainforests and glaciers of the West Coast to the vast open spaces of the Canterbury Plains. Travelling from Queenstown to Christchurch with plenty of scenic stops, stories and memorable experiences, this journey captures the true spirit of Aotearoa. With friendly guides, comfortable transport and time to explore at your own pace, it is the perfect way to discover the heart of the South Island in one unforgettable trip.

Why you’ll love this

Explore the wild West Coast and the tranquil Canterbury region in one journey

Visit iconic stops including the Cardrona Hotel, Lake Matheson and Arthurs Pass

Enjoy scenic walks, photo stops and local stories throughout the tour

Travel in comfort with a small group and a passionate guide

Experience lakes, waterfalls, forests, gorges and alpine scenery

Itinerary

What’s included

Fully guided tour from our world famouse local guides

Small group tour in luxury Mercedes minibuses

Delicious lunch at local cafe's and restaurants

Snacks and bottled water

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

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

Travel in comfort

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

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

3/27/2026

ROAD TRIP!!!

We spent 3 weeks in NZ. Why fly from Queenstown to Christchurch, when you can see the sights on along the road! This was a great way to see more of NZ. There were about 8 of us in the journey. We had many different stops that weren't just hop out for a picture. We got to spend time to go along some hiking trails/treks. The first half was to Franz Joseph with Jonathan. He was full of dad jokes and was terrific. At Franz Joseph, we were picked up by Joel for the 2nd half of the journey. Joel was young but he was easy going and had some great local information. He'll pickup some dad jokes later. The only thing I would change in this trip would be to allow us at least one full day at Franz Joseph. We arrived there about dinner time, with very little time before the sunset.... then we left Franz Joseph bright and early at 8am the next day. It was such a beautiful place and a shame that we couldn't explore the place. Since it is a new guide and 2nd part of the journey, Cheeky Kiwi could have picked up a day later, allowing us to explore Franz Joseph for a day. No tour guide would be needed. All in all, this was a great road trip!

angela g

11/7/2025

Interesting and fun time on 2 day trip Christchurch to Queenstown

This trip was excellent, just what worked for me travelling on my own.... The group was small so lots of personal interaction with guides and along the travelers. The stops along the way we're interesting and the guides provided excellent infhionraí and support. They catered for all levels of mobility with humour and patience. The pick ups were extremely prompt and efficient. A special word of praise to our excellent guides, Rosie and Lynette!!

Go826491

12/25/2024

Great day!

Cheeky kiwi has a gem in Collin, what an informative, kind and great tour guide. He went out of his way to be helpful and share what he knew. A big thank you from Canada and the u.k

Louisa A

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