Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way

Overview

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12 hours

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Explore the untamed beauty of New Zealand's Wild West Coast on this small group, fully-guided tour from Franz Josef to Queenstown. Your journey takes you along the rugged beaches of the West Coast, soaking in the dramatic landscapes that make this region so unique. As you traverse the unforgettable Haast Pass, you'll be captivated by the lush rainforests and coastal plains before arriving at the serene, glacier-fed lakes of Wānaka and Hāwea.

Led by our passionate guides, this tour goes beyond the destinations, offering secret stops, wildlife viewings and delightful surprises along the way. Travel in comfort with modern minibuses, enjoy complimentary refreshments and enjoy a provided lunch as you journey through one of New Zealand’s most picturesque regions.

At Cheeky Kiwi Travel, it's the journey, the stories and the small group experience that truly set our tours apart.

We also offer tours from Queenstown to Franz Josef, Franz Josef to Christchurch or Christchurch to Franz Josef.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Food options include; Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy free options.

Children safety/booster seats are available to hire for NZ$20 per seat

Kindly advise any dietary requirements

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Lake Matheson Walk

This spot is every photographers dream. On a calm day you can capture Mt Cook reflected elegantly across this picturesque lake. This easy bushwalk will reward you with breathtaking views across the southern alps.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Bruce Bay

At this location you will see where the thick native rainforest meets a seemingly endless open ocean of the Tasman Sea. This beautiful beach really is the best of the west.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

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Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person

Water available & snacks provided

Coffee and/or Tea

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Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka

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Reviews

5.00

55 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful experience
brendatW4516RY,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Slight miscommunication about times at the beginning of the tour mostly our fault! Very enjoyable trip and good information provided by Noah. We appreciated being dropped off at our accommodation. Excellent way to cover this distance.
Recommend if you don’t want to drive
Thudugala,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Driver was reliable and friendly Good choice if you don’t want to drive. The insect repellents on board was not effective enough take you own.
Great tour
D2405AKjessicaf,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip stopping at scenic waterfall, lake and mountain views along the way. Great lunch included and Kristina was very knowledgeable as our guide.
See it all from a-b
482laylam,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing, the guide was really informative, made sure we were comfortable and safe. Took us to loads of places and suggested other places when the weather suited it.
Awesome tour from Franz Josef to Queenstown!
netchixtraveler,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cheeky Kiwi guide Hollie was excellent! She picked us at our hotel, and was our driver/guide from Franz Josep to Queenstown providing stories and plenty of information & knowledge about the region & NZ. We had varied stops and plenty of beautiful hikes along the way - we were able to walk 7 miles over the multiple stops - all optional but welcome. The lunch stop was well timed & with views. We had a great day and highly recommend the tour & Hollie!
amazing trip — love cheeky kiwi!
mackenziep679,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
this was a spectacular journey and our guide Holly was absolutely stupendous!! she stopped at the most beautiful spots and told us where to walk to see the best sights. she was an absolute encyclopedia of new zealand knowledge, from birds to botany to history to geology. we just cant praise Holly enough. we truly appreciated her charm and good humor. we will be recommending cheeky kiwi to all of our friends
Thanks Kristina
607joonc,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an unforgettable time during the journey. I really enjoyed the trip. Thank you very much Kristina. You made my day!!
A Must Do tour while in NZ
AABazer,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jonathan was an amazing tour guide. His knowledge of NZ folklore, heritage, culture, history, and geography was unbelievable. We made several stops to admire the landscape, but not before Jonathan took the time to explain to us what we are about to see and what we should look for. Jonathan really enjoys his job and it shows. His love and caring for New Zealand is infectious. I wish everyone would be as lucky as we were to have had Jonathan as a tour guide. Franz Josef to Queenstown is a must do tour while in New Zealand.
Exciting four seasons in one day
Natalie H,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Although it was very wet at the beginning, it was still very enjoyable and entertaining. Within 12 hours we experienced four seasons. The waterfalls were extra strong due to the rain, it was all breathtaking. Definitely recommend even in wild weather. Our driver was amazing all day.
Noah the legend and beautiful stops
williammC5182QD,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Noah, was amazing and made the day. He was calm, informative, funny and kind. We've been on a few CheekyKiwi trips across NZ and he's our favourite by far. The day was great, we had beautiful weather and stopped off at some beautiful locations. Lunch on this one is at an actual restaurant too which is nice. I kind of wish we were advised to bring towels/swim stuff so we could have a dip in the clear blue water at one stop but no biggie.