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Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with this overnight tour to Franz Josef from Christchurch as we head on an adventure towards one of the most breathtaking parts of the South Island.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Additional pickup details For a smooth pickup process, please be waiting at your selected pick-up location at least 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. Your vehicle may be delayed due to previous pickups. Please be patient and wait 10 minutes before calling the office. Our drivers cannot wait for late customers. No-show / late customers will not be refunded. We only pick up from locations that have a pickup noted. Please make sure you have let us know your pickup location. For hotel pickups, please be waiting at or in front of reception. Please see pickup times below Hotel Elms Scenic Hotel Cotswold Sudima City Crowne Plaza Novotel City Distinction Christchurch City Hotel Christchurch Bus Interchange (Intercity stop) Breakfree Rydges Latimer Urbanz Fino The George Hotel Give Commodore Christchurch Airport Sudima Christchurch Airport Arthurs Pass Greymouth
Select participants and date
Itinerary
23 pickup location options:
Christchurch City Hotel, Hotel Elms Christchurch, Commodore Airport Hotel, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, Distinction Christchurch Hotel, BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch, Crowne Plaza Christchurch, Hokitika isite Visitor Information Centre, Greymouth i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, Heartland Hotel Cotswold, Urbanz Accomodation Christchurch, Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre, Fino Hotel and Suites, Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Sudima Christchurch City, Hotel Give, Sudima Christchurch Airport, Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), The George, Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre, Haka House Franz Josef
Van
(70 minutes)
Lake Lyndon
Photo stop, Sightseeing (5 minutes)
Van
(40 minutes)
Hokitika
Free time, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)
Hokitika Gorge Walk
Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)
Van
(30 minutes)
Greymouth
Photo stop (5 minutes)
Lake Ianthe
Photo stop, Sightseeing (5 minutes)
Van
(65 minutes)
Southern Breakwater Viewing Platform
Photo stop, Sightseeing (10 minutes)
Van
(8 minutes)
Arthur's Pass Village
Free time, Sightseeing (1 hour)
Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)
Van
(40 minutes)
Castle Hill Village New Zealand
Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)
Van
(10 minutes)
Otira Gorge Rock Shelter Lookout
Photo stop, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)
Van
(75 minutes)
Finish at:
Franz Josef Glacier
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Castle Hill - Home to some recognizable movie backdrops
- Hokitika - Experience the laid-back atmosphere of this "cool little town"
- Franz Josef - New Zealand's West Coast Glacier Country
- Local pre-packed Lunch included
- Otira Gorge Lookout - You might see a wee Cheeky Kea! The sneaky Alpine parrot
Full description
You will be driven in comfort in our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter, packed with extras just to make your journey that bit easier. Led by our fun, knowledgeable, and passionate tour guides, this journey will come to life in a new way for you.
Memories made, hearts happy, and photos plenty in this tour!
Highlights
Highlights
• Castle Hill
• Devils’ punchbowl
• Arthurs Pass Village
• Otira Lookout
• Cobden Breakwater
• Hokitika Sign
• Hokitika Gorge
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select list)
- Small group
- Carbon neutral
- Fully guided tour (except walks)
- Bottled water
- Kiwi Snacks
- Wi-Fi
- USB charging
- Gourmet Packed Lunch
- Commentary
- 100% Kiwi as experience
Not suitable for
- Children under 4 years
- Cruise ship guests
- People with a cold
Important information
Know before you go
- For a smooth pickup process please be waiting at your selected pickup location at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your vehicle may be delayed due to previous pickups. Please be patient and wait 10 minutes before calling the office. Our drivers cannot wait for late customers. No-show / late customers will not be refunded. We only pick up from locations that have a pickup noted. Please make sure you have let us know your pickup location. For hotel pickups, please be waiting at or in front of reception.
- Please see pick up times below
- Hotel Elms
- Scenic Hotel Cotswold
- Sudima City
- Crowne Plaza
- Novotel City
- Distinction
- Christchurch City Hotel
- Christchurch Bus Interchange (Intercity stop)
- Breakfree
- Rydges Latimer
- Urbanz
- Fino
- The George
- Hotel Give
- Commodore Christchurch Airport
- Sudima Christchurch Airport
- Arthurs Pass
- Greymouth