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Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka Small Group Tour
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12 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Franz Joseph to Queenstown via Wanaka. This small group, fully-guided tour takes you along the beautiful beaches of the West Coast, over the Hast Pass, past the stunning lakes of Wanaka and Hawea, on route to Queenstown.
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras, ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey, and the little details that set our tours apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Lunch is provided on this tour.
What's Included
- Kindly advise dietary requirements
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Gratuities
- Dinner
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
07:00 AM
End Point
Upon arrival into Queenstown your guide will be able to drop you off at most centrally located hotels.
Pickup points
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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 4.4km / 90 minute easy bushwalk will reward you with breathtaking views across the southern alps.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 Ticket Free
Ship Creek Walks
As we make our way south along the boarder where ancient rainforest meets the ocean we will make a stop at Ship Creek. Dig your toes in the sand and feel the crash of the relenting waves of the Tasman Sea. Explore the dunes via an easy 1km walking track.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Thunder Creek Falls
This easy 5 minute walk will reward you with the spectacular view of Thunder Creek Falls. This 28 meter waterfall is the remanence of a once great glacier that pours from a hanging valley into the Haast River below.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Pools Track
Located in Mt Aspiring National Park is the aptly named Blue Pools. This easy 3km round trip is well worth the effort to see the breathtaking blue waters of the Makarora River.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Hawea
As we leave the national park behind make sure to keep your eyes open as we make our way westwards and past stunning Lake Hawea. We will stop for a quick photo at a lookout point between Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wanaka
Stretch your legs take a walk down to the lakeside for that iconic photo of the Wanaka Tree. Soak in the beauty of this expansive lake backdropped by Mt Aspiring and the Southern Alps. This is truly a photo opportunity that you do not want to miss!
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cardrona
From Wanaka we head over the Crown Range Road that connects Queenstown and Wanaka. We do a quick stop here to see the Cardrona Hotel, one of New Zealand's oldest and most iconic hotels. Its rustic charm, spectacular mountain setting and rich history make it a must see while in Central Otago.
• Admission Ticket Free
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 below the age of 4 are not permitted to travel
- Children safety/booster seats are available to hire for NZ$20 per seat
- Kindly advise any dietary requirements
Operated by Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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