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3-Day West Coast & Southern Alps Scenic Journey
Christchurch • Arthur's Pass • Greymouth • Franz Josef • Wānaka • Queenstown
NZ$1499/day - 5 people
Discover the dramatic beauty of New Zealand's South Island as you travel from the Canterbury Plains through the Southern Alps, along the rugged West Coast, and into the alpine landscapes of Otago.
This unforgettable journey combines spectacular mountain passes, pristine lakes, ancient glaciers, lush rainforest, and charming towns before arriving in Queenstown.
Tour Highlights
- Cross the Canterbury Plains and Arthur's Pass National Park
- Visit Castle Hill and Otira Viaduct Lookout
- See Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes
- Experience Hokitika Gorge and Franz Josef Glacier country
- Travel through Haast Pass, Blue Pools, Wanaka, and Cardrona Valley
Included and Excluded
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Professional driver-guide
- Pickup from your Christchurch accommodation
- Drop-off in Queenstown
- Complimentary bottled water
- Scenic stops
- Accommodation
- Meals and beverages
- Optional activities
- Entry fees for activities not mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
Tour Duration :3 Days
⚠ $130 per hour applies for any time exceeding the scheduled tour duration.
- Leave Christchurch and cross the Canterbury Plains toward the Southern Alps.
- Stop in Sheffield before visiting the limestone formations at Castle Hill.
- Continue into Arthur's Pass National Park and pause at Otira Viaduct Lookout.
- Descend to the rugged West Coast and arrive in Greymouth.
- Overnight: Greymouth
Christchurch to Greymouth via Arthur's Pass
- Travel south along the spectacular West Coast.
- Visit Punakaiki to see the Pancake Rocks and blowholes.
- Continue through rainforest to Hokitika Gorge and its turquoise waters.
- Arrive in Franz Josef beneath the Southern Alps.
- Overnight: Franz Josef
Greymouth to Franz Josef via Punakaiki & Hokitika Gorge
- Drive through Westland and the spectacular Haast Pass.
- Stop at the crystal-clear Blue Pools.
- Continue through native rainforest and alpine scenery to Wanaka.
- Travel through Cardrona Valley and finish in Queenstown.
- Tour Ends: Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Haast Pass & Wanaka
This 3-day scenic adventure combines alpine landscapes, dramatic coastlines, lush rainforests, glacier country, and iconic mountain scenery.