Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group 1 Way Tour - Full Day
Highlights & inclusions
1. Select date
August 2026
2. Select participants
What you can expect
Set off on a full-day journey from Franz Josef to Queenstown, travelling through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine and coastal scenery. Begin your adventure in Franz Josef village, travelling to the iconic Lake Matheson, surrounded by the peaks of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. Continue south to Bruce Bay and Ship Creek, where rainforest meets the Tasman Sea, and you get the chance to stroll along the West Coast beaches.
From there, journey deeper into the Southern Alps, stopping at the 28-metre Thunder Creek Falls and travelling through the breathtaking Haast Pass into Mount Aspiring National Park. Along the way, marvel at the turquoise waters of Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka, pausing for an iconic photo of “That Wanaka Tree.” The final stop is at the historic Cardrona Hotel, one of New Zealand’s most photographed landmarks, before reaching Queenstown. With lunch, snacks, bottled water, and an expert local guide, this small-group tour offers the perfect combination of comfort and unforgettable scenery on one of the country’s most beautiful drives.
Location
What you need to know
- Guided tour from Franz Josef to Queenstown
- Selected hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch, bottled water, and snacks
- This experience is approximately 12 hours in duration.
- This experience includes pick-ups from selected Franz Josef accommodation; please advise your address at the time of booking.
- Franz Josef Oasis Hotel
- Kea Accommodation Village Franz Josef
- Aspen Court Franz Josef
- Cron Motel Franz Josef
- Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef
- Scenic hotel Franz Josef
- Bella Vista Franz Josef
- Glow Worm Accommodation Franz Josef
- Alpine Glacier Motel Franz Josef
- Franz Josef Montrose
- Haka House Franz Josef
- Te Weheka Bed & Breakfast Inn Fox Glacier
- Distinction Fox Glacier Te Weheka Hotel
- The Westhaven Motel
- Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Park & Motels
- Mt Cook View Motel
- Heartland Hotel Glacier Country
- Bella Vista Fox Glacier
- Fox Glacier Lodge
- Minimum age is four years old
- Guests can bring one suitcase and one carry-on per person
- Pickup from the listed locations only. If your accommodation is not listed, please select your closest alternative
- Children aged eight years and below are required to travel in a safety/booster seat, supplied for NZ$20 per seat, or you can bring your own
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
