Wanaka to Franz Josef Small Group Tour

From NZD$290

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(62 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Wanaka

Duration: 8 hours

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Set off from beautiful Wānaka and journey through some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes on your way to Franz Josef. From glacial rivers to ancient rainforests and mirror-perfect lakes, every stop is a photo waiting to happen. Our small-group tour is fully guided by passionate Kiwi storytellers who know all the hidden gems and cheeky legends along the way. Travel in comfort, enjoy a delicious local lunch, and experience the wild West Coast in true Cheeky Kiwi style: authentic, personal, and unforgettable.

Why you'll love this trip

Take the scenic route through New Zealand’s wildest and most beautiful landscapes

Soak up local stories and hidden gems with our fun, knowledgeable guides

Capture that iconic reflection shot at Lake Matheson (camera ready!)

Feel the power of nature at Thunder Creek Falls and Ship Creek

Enjoy a delicious Kiwi lunch in the heart of Haast

Travel in comfort with a small group and a big dose of personality

Itinerary

What's included

Fully guided small-group tour with a local expert

Lunch at a local café in Haast

Complimentary water and snacks onboard

Comfortable, modern mini-coach transport

Scenic photo stops and short nature walks

Plenty of cheeky stories and unforgettable moments

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

4/22/2026

Terrific tour Queenstown to Franz Josef.

This tour was fabulous, thanks to a great guide, Hanna. She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, personable and cheerful. Everything you could want in a tour guide and more. She went above and beyond to inform us all about the history and relevance of every stop of the tour, as well as most of what we were driving past. Our 12 hour tour, from Queenstown to Franz Josef, went by in a flash and we even managed around 16000 steps at the various stops along the way. Plenty of comfort stops, a great lunch at the Hard Antler, in Haast, just added to the value of this tour. Thanks Hanna, and Cheeky Kiwi.. it was a great day.

Susan H

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