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Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$174.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
The small group guided tour from Christchurch to Franz Josef showcases New Zealand’s wild West Coast. This 12-hour adventure promises breathtaking scenery, intriguing stories, and opportunities for exploration.
- 🚌 Travel in comfort with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van, complete with restroom facilities on board.
- 🏞️ Depart from Christchurch and journey through the stunning Southern Alps via Arthur’s Pass, with your guide sharing captivating stories of the Canterbury region.
- 🧗♂️ Visit Castle Hill, where you can wander among dramatic limestone formations featured in films like Narnia and The Lord of the Rings.
- 🌊 Stop at the Otira Viaduct Lookout, known as Death’s Corner, to admire sweeping mountain views and spot cheeky Kea parrots.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a lunch break in Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, serving as the gateway to the scenic TranzAlpine route.
- 📸 Visit Cobden Beach for picturesque views where rugged waves meet the rock breakwater, perfect for memorable photos of the Tasman Sea.
- 🎨 Spend free time in Hokitika, exploring its charming coastal town, black sand beach, and local art shops.
- 💧 Walk through native bush to the famous Hokitika Gorge, known for its stunning turquoise waters, one of the West Coast’s most photographed spots.
- 🏡 Arrive in Franz Josef, where your guide will assist with checking into your accommodation and provide tips for exploring glacier walks and scenic flights.
- 💧 Water and snacks are provided throughout the journey, along with a luggage allowance of 1 large and 1 small piece per person.
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Christchurch - Franz Josef 1 W
Duration: 12 hours: Arrive in Franz Josef approximately 7:00pm
Lunch
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
Pickup included
Duration: 12 hours: Arrive in Franz Josef approximately 7:00pm
Lunch
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- Water available & snacks provided
- Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Sit down - free choice from a set menu
- Fully guided small group tour with local guide
- Children below 8 are required to travel in a booster/safety seat. Hire for NZ$20 or provide your own
- Drop off/pickup in Fox Glacier
- Restroom on board
Meeting point
PICKUP TIME: 7:08. Please meet your guide at the Intercity Bus Stop on Litchfield Street, outside the bus interchange.
Return details
Drop off to central Franz Josef accommodations only
- Depart the Garden City and head west toward the mountains as your guide shares stories and highlights of the Canterbury region. (pass by)
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Castle HillWander among the dramatic limestone rock formations of Castle Hill, a landscape so striking it featured in movies like Narnia and The Lord of the Rings.
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Arrive in the heart of the Southern Alps. Choose to take the Devil’s Punchbowl track for an hour-long walk to a spectacular 131-metre waterfall, or explore the village for a bite to eat or coffee.
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Otira Viaduct LookoutStop at this famous viewpoint known as Death’s Corner to admire the impressive Otira Viaduct and sweeping mountain views. Keep an eye out for cheeky Kea parrots.
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GreymouthMake a stop in Greymouth for lunch, the largest town on the West Coast and gateway to the TranzAlpine route.
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Cobden BeachVisit this coastal lookout where rugged waves meet the rock breakwater, a perfect stop for photos of the Tasman Sea.
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HokitikaEnjoy some free time to explore this charming coastal town. Walk along the black sand beach, see the iconic Hokitika sign, and browse local art shops.
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Hokitika Gorge WalkTake a short walk through native bush to marvel at the turquoise waters of Hokitika Gorge, one of the West Coast’s most photographed natural spots.
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Pause briefly at this peaceful lake surrounded by forest and wetlands, home to rare birdlife and a serene glacial setting.
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Franz JosefArrive in the relaxed township of Franz Josef, where your guide will check you into your accommodation and share tips for exploring the area’s glacier walks and scenic flights. Drop off to central Franz Josef accommodations only
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Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$174.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!