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Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine

By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 21,885 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Travel from Christchurch to Franz Josef on one of New Zealand’s most iconic journeys, combining the legendary TranzAlpine train with a fully guided West Coast road trip. Glide through the Southern Alps by rail before meeting your Cheeky Kiwi guide and heading deep into glacier country. From turquoise gorges and wild black-sand beaches to rainforest-fringed lakes, this day is packed with bucket-list scenery. Small groups, passionate guides, and unforgettable landscapes, this is the West Coast done right.

Activity location
  • TranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Bus Interchange (Lichfield St)
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 21,884.70 x 1 AdultP 21,884.70
Total
Price is P 21,884.70
Until Fri, Feb 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Picnic lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tranzalpine Train
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Water available & snacks provided
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drop off in Fox Glacier
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Restroom on board

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining time is spent travelling between locations
  • Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can hire seats ($20NZD per seat) or you can provide your own

Activity itinerary

TranzAlpine Train
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Your adventure begins with a transfer to Tower Junction to board the TranzAlpine. Settle in and enjoy panoramic carriages as you journey through river valleys, alpine passes, and the heart of the Southern Alps.
Greymouth
  • 1h
Meet your Cheeky Kiwi guide and continue west by road. Greymouth is the Coast’s main hub and your gateway to wild beaches, rainforest and glaciers, where you'll stop for lunch. Note: As the train is operated by a third party, delays of up to 30 minutes are possible.
Cobden Beach
  • 5m
A quick coastal stop where crashing waves meet the iconic breakwater. A favourite for dramatic ocean photos.
Hokitika
  • 30m
Soak up the laid-back vibe of Hokitika. Stroll the wild black-sand beach and check out the famous Hokitika sign with the Tasman Sea as your backdrop.
Hokitika Gorge Walk
  • 1h
Venture inland to the jaw-dropping Hokitika Gorge. Bright turquoise water, swing bridges, and native bush make this a photographer’s dream.
Lake Ianthe
  • 5m
A peaceful roadside stop at Lake Ianthe, surrounded by podocarp forest and wetlands rich with birdlife.
Franz Josef
  • 10m
Arrive in Franz Josef, where your guide will assist with accommodation drop-off. Your glacier country adventure is just getting started. Drop off to central Franz Josef accommodations only.

Location

Activity location
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    TranzAlpine Train
    • Addington Railway Station, Troup Drive
    • Christchurch, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Bus Interchange (Lichfield St)
    • 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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