Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour (One Way) including TranzAlpine Train

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.

Highlights

• Tranzalpine Train
• Hokitika Sign
• Hokitika Gorge
• Lake lanthe

Itinerary

1. Railway Station/ Christchurch - 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.

2. Greymouth (1 hr) -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.

Please note the train is a third-party company in conjoined with our tour, there may be train delays of up to 30 minutes meaning you might not be able to have time for the views in Cobden. Please be aware of this and be patient if this occurs.

3. Cobden Breakwater (5min) - A quick coastal stop where crashing waves meet the iconic breakwater. A favourite for dramatic ocean photos.

4. Hokitika (30 mins) – Experience the laid-back atmosphere thats sure to evoke a sense of nostalgia once we arrive in Hokitika. Allowing time for a stroll down Hokitikas wild beach, where black sand meets the rugged coastline. Our guides give you the time needed to enjoy this “cool town” and a little teaser of what it has to offer.

5. Hokitika Gorge (1hr) – Venture inland to the jaw-dropping Hokitika Gorge. Bright turquoise water, swing bridges, and native bush make this a photographer’s dream.

6. Lake Ianthe (5min) - A peaceful roadside stop at Lake Ianthe, surrounded by podocarp forest and wetlands rich with birdlife.

7. Franz Josef – Arrive in Franz Josef, where your guide will assist with accommodation drop-off. Your glacier country adventure is just getting started.

Please note additional stops are taken into consideration for toilet breaks.

Inclusions

• Small Group
• Lunch - sit down, free choice from a set menu
• Fully Guided Tour
• Bottled Water & Snacks

Exclusions

• Accommodation
• Hotel drop off in Fox Glacier