Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika
Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Highlights
- Get up to 10% cashback when you book with us!
- Small-group tour from Christchurch to Franz Josef
- Carbon-neutral one-way journey
- Modern Mercedes Sprinter or similar vehicle
- Experienced, knowledgeable and passionate guide
- Scenic stops at Castle Hill, Lake Lyndon, Arthur’s Pass, Otira Gorge Lookout, Hokitika and Lake Ianthe
- Chance to spot wild Kea
- Option to visit Hokitika Gorge
- Franz Josef Glacier lookout visit
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Kiwi snacks
- WiFi
- USB charging
- Commentary
What's Excluded
Why Do We Love This
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour departs at 7:45 AM.
The journey finishes in Franz Josef Village.
Yes, this is a one-way journey from Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika.
The journey includes stops at Castle Hill, Lake Lyndon, Arthur’s Pass Village, Otira Gorge Lookout, Hokitika, Lake Ianthe and Franz Josef Glacier.
Yes. You can walk to the Franz Josef Glacier lookout and learn about the glacier's history. Direct access to the glacier face is not possible.
Yes. You have the option to visit Hokitika Gorge, where an easy, undulating track takes approximately one hour.
The walk takes approximately one hour and includes a gradual incline and steps. It is suitable for a low to moderate fitness level.
Yes, lunch is included, along with bottled water and Kiwi snacks.
Yes. A fun, knowledgeable and passionate guide accompanies the journey and provides commentary along the way.
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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.
All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.
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Pickup Locations
- Breakfree on Cashel
- Christchurch Bus Interchange (Intercity Stop, on Lichfield Street, opposite the Fresh Choice Supermarket)
- Christchurch City Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Christchurch
- Distinction Christchurch
