Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka Small Group Tour (One Way)
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka Small Group Tour (One Way)
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka Small Group Tour (One Way)
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Franz Joseph to Queenstown via Lake Matheson, Haast, Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka. This small group, fully-guided tour takes you along the beautiful beaches of the West Coast, over the Hast Pass, past the stunning Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka, en route to Queenstown.
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you'll visit on tour are truly spectacular, at Cheeky Kiwi Travel, we believe it's our small groups, passionate guides and little details that truly set our tours well apart. From secret stops and wildlife viewings to specially designed vehicles and complimentary refreshments, we include many delightful surprises to ensure our tours are an unforgettable experience.
- Lake Matheson
- Bruce Bay
- Ship Creek
- Thunder Creek Falls
- Blue pools
- Lake Hawea & Lake Wanaka (includes the Wanaka Tree)
Itinerary
Franz Josef to Queenstown Itinerary
Start of Tour
Pick up from your accommodation in Franz Josef. Begin the fully guided southbound journey along the West Coast toward Queenstown.Lake Matheson (60 min)
Every photographer’s dream: on a calm day, capture Mt Cook reflected elegantly across this picturesque lake. This easy bushwalk offers breathtaking views across the Southern Alps.Bruce Bay (10 min)
Thick native rainforest meets the seemingly endless Tasman Sea. This beautiful beach showcases the best of the West Coast.Ship Creek (30 min)
Stop where ancient rainforest meets the ocean. Dig your toes in the sand and enjoy an easy 1 km walking track along the dunes.Hard Antler, Haast (45 min)
Take a 45-minute lunch break at Hard Antler.Thunder Creek Falls (20 min)
An easy 5-minute walk rewards you with a spectacular view of Thunder Creek Falls, a 28-metre waterfall pouring from a hanging valley into the Haast River.Blue Pools (1 hr)
Located in Mt Aspiring National Park, this easy 3 km round trip leads to the breathtaking blue waters of the Makarora River.Lake Hawea (10 min)
Quick photo stop at a lookout point between Lake Wānaka and Lake Hawea while heading westward past the stunning lake.Wānaka (15 min)
Stroll down to the lakeside for the iconic Wānaka Tree photo. Enjoy the scenic lake backdropped by Mt Aspiring and the Southern Alps —a paradise for photographers.Queenstown
Arrive in Queenstown. Your guide will point out local gems before dropping you off at your hotel.End of Tour
Tour concludes at your accommodation in Queenstown.
What's included
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Additional information
- Monday - Sunday
- Valid ID for eligibility verification
- QR code (no paper copies or screenshots of codes are accepted without scannable barcodes)
- Instant Confirmation
- Please present the QR code at entry.
- Barcode must be scannable. Photos or serial numbers are not valid.
- No cancellations or refunds after the order is placed
- Expired tickets are not refundable
- Present the scannable barcode or QR code at the designated gate for direct entry.
- Barcode must be scannable. Photos or serial numbers are not valid.
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Cheeky Kiwi Travel
NZD 290
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I really enjoyed this one way tour. There were only four people on my tour and tour guide is really good with teenagers, and would initiate a conversation and try to know them a tad better!