From Queenstown: Scenic One-Way Tour to Franz Josef
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Take a one-way scenic tour from Queenstown to Franz Josef and enjoy the natural beauty of New Zealand’s West Coast, from mountain views to rainforest and glaciers
Highlights
- Free WiFi and onboard USB charging docks
- Engaging driver commentary
- Spacious 2x2 seating with leather reclining seats
- Take in stunning scenery with panoramic coach windows
- See the stunning lakes of New Zealand’s South Island
Description
Depart Queenstown and travel in comfort by luxury coach through some of the South Island’s most stunning scenery. Along the way, your driver will share interesting local stories and point out highlights, including the crystal-clear lakes of Dunstan, Wanaka, and Hawea.
Stop for a morning tea break in the small township of Makarora, near Mount Aspiring National Park, before continuing through the Haast Pass. This scenic route winds through native beech forests and across the Southern Alps, opening up to the wild and dramatic West Coast.
Enjoy views of rugged beaches, rainforest, waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks as you journey north. Stop in the small West Coast township of Haast for a lunch break, then continue past peaceful lakes before arriving in the afternoon at Franz Josef, a relaxed village known for its famous glacier and surrounding natural beauty.
Includes
Experience the spectacular scenery of New Zealand’s West Coast
Journey through the stunning Haast Pass
Discover the lakes of the South Island
Enjoy free WiFi and USB charging docks
Driver commentary
Travel in comfort aboard a premium coach with leather reclining seats and an onboard toilet
Important Information
- Bus stop is on Athol St in the middle of the carpark (all-day parking is NOT available at this carpark)
Please arrive 15minutes prior to departure time.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund