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By Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $83 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Travel north along the wild West Coast from Franz Josef to Greymouth on this small group, fully guided one-way tour. Discover historic towns, pristine lakes, and striking coastal scenery as you journey through one of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes.

    With passionate local guides, comfortable transport, and plenty of photo stops, this is more than a transfer - it’s an unforgettable West Coast experience.

Activity location

  • Lake Ianthe
    • 7884, West Coast Region, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
    • Main Road
    • 7886, Franz Josef/Waiau, West Coast Region, New Zealand

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Franz Josef - Greymouth 1 Way

  • Earn $2.50
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30AM
Price details
$83.23 x 1 Adult$83.23
Total
Price is $83.23
Until Wed, Oct 14

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
  • Inclusions
    Hokitika town & Hokitika Gorge
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water & snacks
  • Inclusions
    Fully guided small group tour
  • Inclusions
    luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup in Franz Josef
  • Exclusions
    Accommodation

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
    • The tour duration includes travel time between attractions
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly

Activity itinerary

Franz Josef (Pass by)

Depart Franz Josef, known in Te Reo Māori as Kā Roimata o Hinehukatere, and head north along State Highway 6. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the region’s glacial history and unique ecology.

Lake Ianthe

  • 5m
Pause for photos at the serene Lake Ianthe, surrounded by podocarp forest and wetlands that shelter endangered native birds.

Hokitika

  • 30m
Arrive in the “Cool Little Town” of Hokitika. Wander the driftwood-strewn beach, explore boutique shops, or enjoy a coffee before rejoining the group.

Hokitika Gorge Walk

  • 1h
Take an optional short walk to the breathtaking Hokitika Gorge, where vivid turquoise waters cut through ancient granite cliffs beneath lush native forest. This is one of the West Coast’s most photographed natural wonders.

Greymouth

  • 5m
Continue north to Greymouth, or Māwhera, the largest town on the West Coast. Once a booming gold rush hub, today it’s a vibrant community framed by wild beaches, the Grey River, and rugged mountain ranges. Your guide will drop you at the information centre, where your West Coast journey continues.

Location

Activity location

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    Lake Ianthe
    • 7884, West Coast Region, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
    • Main Road
    • 7886, Franz Josef/Waiau, West Coast Region, New Zealand

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