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.