Franz Josef Hokitika Christchurch South Island Tours

Franz Josef to Christchurch via Hokitika including TranzAlpine Train

From NZD$550

(41 reviews)

Departs from: Franz Josef

Duration: 12 hours

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Journey from Franz Josef to Christchurch on one of New Zealand’s most iconic scenic routes. Travel along the rugged West Coast, known for its wild beauty, hidden gems, and ever-changing landscapes, before boarding the world-famous TranzAlpine train for a breathtaking rail journey across the Southern Alps. With curated stops, expert local guides, and unforgettable views, this small group adventure captures the essence of the South Island’s natural wonder and charm.

Why you’ll love this

Experience the world-renowned TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps

Explore the stunning turquoise waters of Hokitika Gorge

Visit Hokitika’s wild beach and iconic driftwood sign

Travel with a friendly guide who shares stories and local insights

Enjoy a relaxed small group experience with a picnic lunch and scenic stops

Itinerary

What’s included

TranzAlpine train experience from Greymouth to Christchurch

Small group tour

Fully guided journey from Franz Josef to Greymouth

Picnic lunch

Bottled water and snacks

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

1/2/2026

Part1 Queenstown to Franz Josef, wonderful! Looking forward to part 2

CheekyKiwi, wow! Our tour guide Martin was fantastic! We got picked up on time for part 1 of our tour, Queenstown to Franz Josef. What an excellent tour, and Martin was spot on for the entire day. Made the best recommendations and drove like a pro. Thank you!!!

Ben M

12/26/2025

很棒的旅行

這趟兩日從皇后鎮到基督城的旅程實在令人讚嘆！導遊專業又貼心，沿途卡德羅納飯店、瓦納卡湖、哈威亞湖到壯麗的雷溪瀑布與冰河景色，行程安排節奏剛好、景點精選且充滿驚喜。無論是自然美景、舒適體驗還是拍照回憶都超級滿足，真的非常值得參加與推薦！

Discover739495

12/20/2025

Great trip to Franz Josef Glacier.

Great guide and driver, friendly and knowledgeable. The route was scenic and feels like I saw so much of the South. Loved the walks and appropriate number of stops so didn’t feel rushed but felt like we packed in a lot. Very much enjoyed.

Carly L

12/15/2025

Relax and nice group tour

It’s a nice and pleasant trip to Franz Josef with enough stops to rest and stretch as well as to look around the places. Guide is very informative and helpful. Thank you

Angela A

12/9/2025

Unforgettable trip!🏞️

I had a truly memorable experience on my Queenstown to Franz Josef tour, thanks to the outstanding service from Cheeky Kiwi Travel and our incredible guide, Hannah. From the moment the trip began, Hannah impressed us with her deep knowledge, warm personality, and genuine sincerity. She was friendly, hospitable, and consistently attentive to everyone’s comfort throughout the long journey. Her driving skills were exceptional — smooth, confident, and safe — which made the entire trip feel relaxing and enjoyable. It’s clear she is both highly experienced and passionate about what she does, and her professionalism elevated the entire tour. The day itself was filled with stunning highlights: the crystal-clear waters of Blue Pool, the iconic beauty of Lake Wanaka, the refreshing spray of Thunder Creek Falls, and the breathtaking views of Franz Josef Glacier. Each stop was made even more meaningful through Hannah’s stories, insights, and enthusiasm. Overall, this tour became especially unforgettable because of Hannah’s dedication and passion. Cheeky Kiwi Travel is incredibly fortunate to have such a remarkable guide on their team. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a smooth, scenic, and enriching journey across the South Island.

Trail34399348035

12/9/2025

Unforgettable experience

Our guide Jonathan was very knowledgeable and friendly. He has a good sense of humour and made our whole journey very enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone who is gg Franz Josef.

Excursion01303048175

11/29/2025

Einfach klasse

Es war eine unvergessliche Fahrt. Wir hatten zwei tolle Guides. Polly und Logan waren einfach toll und haben uns viel erklärt

Bianca W

11/28/2025

Amazing experience travelling with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

I was little worried as traveling with family but Cheeky Kiwi travel made everything easier. Timely pickup, attention to details, snacks, water, lunch, live commentary and most important our tour guide Noah made sure we cover each attraction. Overall this was a pleasant trip and I’m going to book again with Cheeky Kiwi Travel when I visit NZ next time. Thanks Noah and team for the great experience 👍

Anoop M

11/10/2025

Incredible experience!

Hanna was amazing! Very positive friendly made our tour awesome. An incredible experience would highly recommend Hanna. Fantastic! Loved every bit of it.

Nikita

11/7/2025

Wonderfull. We will highly recommend taking this tour

We were very satisfied with having Lynettes as our driver and guide! She was indeed competent, dynamic and vivid. We enjoyed the tour and had great benefit of being with her on this tour.

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