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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $179Our pick

Franz Josef to Queenstown small-group tour via Wanaka with wild West Coast stops, Haast Pass scenery, lunch, and max 15 travelers.

“It was really good being able to stop at various places of interest along the way so that we were not stuck in the bus for hours on end. The group was small so we could all get to know each other and there was plenty of conversation. The driver/guide (Greg) was personable and knowledgeable and gave a very good commentary.”

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2.Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $179

Small-group day trip from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Haast Pass, and West Coast stops, with lunch, short walks, and expert guides.

“Kristina gave an excellent tour with lots of relevant commentary, she is very knowledgeable! She was also great at interacting with all the guests.”

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3.Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,178

Fly to Franz Josef Glacier by helicopter, then hike with crampons and boots for close-up ice caves and icefalls from Queenstown.

“From start to finish, the service and communication were absolutely fabulous. Leading up to the event, every detail was clearly explained, and I felt well looked after. On the day, through no fault of the tour guide, the weather took a turn whicRead more”

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4.From Queenstown: Franz Josef Glacier Hike & Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6h 30m · from $1,015

Queenstown to Franz Josef by scenic plane and helicopter. Guided glacier hike with crampons, plus views over the Southern Alps.

“Amazing trip. View was amazing on the plane to Franz Josef. Lily is an amazing pilot. Glacier hike was an a great experience. Sarah is great guide and I felt safe the whole time”

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5.Franz Josef to Queenstown small group tour (One-Way)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $173

One-way small group tour from Franz Josef to Queenstown in 12 hours, with Lake Matheson, Bruce Bay, Blue Pools, and Wanaka Tree.

“An action-packed day with our amazing guide! She was super knowledgeable and enthusiastic, taking us to stunning spots like Lake Matheson, Bruce Bay, Ship Creek (fun 40-min walk), a gorgeous waterfall, and Lakes Hāwea & Wānaka (45 mins by the water). Ended in Queenstown after soaking up the best of the South Island. Absolutely epic!”

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6.Queenstown to Franz Josef small group tour (one-way)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 12 hours · from $173

Queenstown to Franz Josef one-way small group tour via Wanaka, Blue Pools, and Lake Matheson, with lunch, snacks, and West Coast views.

“Amazing. Martin and Christina were absolutely fabulous. Couldn’t have made the day any better. What an awesome experience”

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7.Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 2 days · from $346

2-day Queenstown to Christchurch tour via Franz Josef, with Wanaka Tree, Lake Matheson Mt Cook reflection, Hokitika gorge, Arthurs Pass and Castle Hill.

“Unfortunately weather hampered first day … but Martin did great in changing itinerary on the fly. Great pics at Wanaka, great waterfall experiences, nice lunch stop. Martin was good … but Logan the next day was absolutely spectacular! Best guide we’ve ever had (and we’ve done many many tours). From breaking up the journey to lighten the travel load, to great advice at each stop, to sharing personal experiences he was EXCELLENT. Shout out to Cheeky Kiwi for hiring such an amazing driver. Stops at Hokitika gorge & beach, Greymouth Lunch, Arthur’s Pass, Devils Punchbowl & Castle Hill were all very enjoyable … with great stories throughout.”

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8.Christchurch to Queenstown 2 Day Tour via Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $359

Christchurch to Queenstown two-day tour via Franz Josef, with stops at Arthur’s Pass, Hokitika Gorge, Lake Matheson, and Wanaka.

“This is the best way to get from Christchurch to Queenstown. My guides, Carl and Linnette, were amazing. Both are very knowledgeable. I really recommend this tour.”

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9.From Christchurch: 2 day tour to Queenstown via Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $340

Two days from Christchurch to Queenstown via Franz Josef, with Hokitika, Lake Matheson, Blue Pools, Wanaka Tree, and guided walks.

“We had two guides and both were perfect! They showed us a lot of amazing places and were knowledgeable about the country and drove us safely and comfortably to the final destinations. 10/10 recommend!”

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10.Franz Josef to Queenstown Tour via Wānaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $173

One day from Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wānaka with guided stops like Lake Matheson, the Haast Pass, the Wānaka Tree, and Cardrona Hotel.

“A wonderful and communicative driver, who tells great stories about each place, knows what is worth seeing, at what time, and for how long. A very kind person with extensive knowledge, competent, and incredibly pleasant.”

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11.West Coast: Eco River Safari in UNESCO World Heritage Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $166

Jet boat safari on New Zealand’s West Coast into a UNESCO World Heritage area, with photo stops, walk, tea, and whitebait grounds.

“Highly recommend this tour! Learned about the area, the community, the kiwi repopulation efforts, and more. Scenery is spectacular.”

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12.Mount Cook: Tasman Glacier and West Coast Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 50 min · from $499

50-minute helicopter flight from Aoraki/Mt Cook over the Tasman to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, including a glacier landing. $499.

“Despite the cloudy and windy weather, the staff were incredibly kind and professional, taking the time to clearly explain the situation to us. We waited about an hour for the clouds to clear, and once they did, we were off. The flight was absolutely amazing. The scenery was breathtaking and the experience is truly indescribable. Seeing Mount Cook and Fox Glacier up close was something we will never forget. The glacier landing was completely worth it — the kids even got to play in the snow, which was such a special moment. The staff also took amazing photos for us, which we really appreciated. What stood out the most was…”

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13.Queenstown to Franz Josef Tour via Wānaka (One-Way)

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $173

Guided one-way day trip from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Hāwea and Haast Pass, with lakes, falls and Lake Matheson.

“I had an amazing day tour following up in the Franz josef small town. We stopped and enjoyed so many places: starting from the historical pub/ hotel and going via many lakes, falls and glacier view points. The drive/guide was amazing, informative and friendly person. Definitely recommend it!”

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14.Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef 2-Day Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $359

Two days from Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef, with glaciers, black sand beaches, and Arthur's Pass walking options.

“Fantastic experience over 2 days with our guides Holly and Joel that takes you to a large proportion over the west coast and also various mountains. Incredible views are offered all along the trip with live commentary from the guides that covRead more”

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15.Queenstown to Franz Josef Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $121Best value

Queenstown to Franz Josef in 8 hours by luxury coach via Haast Pass. West Coast scenery, guided stories, and free glacier time.

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