[6N7D · Round Trip] Tekapo · Queenstown · Wanaka · Franz Josef
A week that starts under Tekapo's stars and ends at a glacier.
Upcoming Departures
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What's Included / Not Included
Included
- Dedicated shuttle bus (12-seat minivan or 45-seat coach, allocated by booking volume)
- Pickup from major accommodation areas in Christchurch CBD · returns to the same point (exact spot sent the night before)
- Lake Tekapo·Queenstown·Arrowtown·Wanaka·Franz Josef stops
- 23kg checked luggage per person
- Comprehensive vehicle insurance
Not Included
- Accommodation (6 nights) — see "Book Your Stay" section below
- Meals and personal expenses
- Tour guide (shuttle only — no guide included)
- Optional activities (whale watching, heli-hike, bungee jumping, skydiving, etc.)
- Travel insurance
Route Map
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Accommodation must be booked separately at each stop city. You can book directly from the \"Stay & Activities\" section below.
Christchurch → Lake Tekapo
Book a Hotel for This Day- ├08:00–10:40Christchurch → Fairlie· Fairlie rest stop 20m
- └11:00–11:40Fairlie → Tekapo· stops & free time
Cross the Canterbury Plains to the world's first Dark Sky Reserve, Lake Tekapo. Standing before the Church of the Good Shepherd, a turquoise lake and snow-capped mountains create New Zealand's most iconic scenelandscape unfolds before you.
Lake Tekapo → Queenstown
Book a Hotel for This Day- ├08:00–09:30Tekapo → Omarama· stops & rest stop 20m
- └09:50–12:00Omarama → Queenstown· stops & free time
Hike Mt John with Lake Tekapo's turquoise hues layered over lupin fields, then travel via Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown. Golden Lake Wakatipu welcomes you into Queenstown, and the South Island adventure energy builds.
Queenstown Free Day
Book a Hotel for This Day- Recommended Activities
- Skyline Gondola & Luge · Bob's Peak summit view + Luge ride · approx. NZD 75
- Shotover Jet Boat · 360° spin through the canyon · Queenstown's signature activity
- Bungee Jump (Kawarau Bridge) · World's first commercial bungee 43m · approx. NZD 205
- Gibbston Valley Winery Tour · Pinot Noir tasting tour · half-day excursion
- Fergburger · Queenstown's legendary artisan burger · expect a 30m+ wait
Choose your adventure: bungee jumping & jet boating in Queenstown, or a Milford Sound Day Tour (optional) for one of the world's great wonders. End the evening with Skyline Gondola night views of Queenstown.
Queenstown → Arrowtown → Wanaka
Book a Hotel for This Day- ├09:00–09:20Queenstown → Arrowtown· stops & free time 1h
- └10:20–11:30Arrowtown → Wanaka· stops & free time
A romantic day moving through Arrowtown's gold-rush stone buildings and autumn-coloured lanes to lyrical Wanaka. The panorama from Crown Range summit is a beautiful surprise along the way.
Wanaka → Franz Josef
Book a Hotel for This Day- ├08:00–10:00Wanaka → Haast Visitor Centre· stops & rest stop 20m
- └10:20–12:20Haast Visitor Centre → Franz Josef· stops & free time
Leave #ThatWanakaTree behind and drive through the Haast Pass ancient rainforest to Franz Josef on the west coast. At Lake Ōhau lookout, west coast rainforest and the Southern Alps meet in one breathtaking frame — not to be missed.
Franz Josef Free Day
Book a Hotel for This Day- Recommended Activities
- Heli-hike · Helicopter to glacier, then trek · approx. NZD 599 · weather dependent
- Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk · Free 1h 30m round trip · glacier viewpoint
- Glacier Hot Pools · Outdoor pool in rainforest · perfect post-hike recovery
- Roberts Point Track · Advanced 5h round trip · closest glacier viewpoint
- Lake Matheson · Famous for Mount Cook reflection · round trip 1h 30m
Walk to the Franz Josef Glacier viewpoint, or try Greenstone necklace carving to craft your own Māori-tradition jewellery. Franz Josef— a free day in Franz Josef is among the most relaxed and special of your entire journey.
West Coast → Christchurch
Book a Hotel for This Day- └09:00–15:00Franz Josef → Christchurch CBD· en route rest stop 30m · Tour ends
Cross Arthur's Pass on the final drive back to Christchurch. Watch the Waimakariri River's emerald waters and the vast Canterbury Plains from the window, and quietly reflect on your 7-day journey.
Accommodation Booking & Activity Reservation Service
This package covers shuttle transport only. Book both accommodation and activities directly via the links below.
Accommodation at Each Stop
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Booking Confirmation Email
Your booking confirmation and booking code will be sent by email within 1 business day of payment. Simply show your booking code to the driver on departure day.
Pickup & Final Return
We pick up from major accommodation areas within Christchurch CBD and return to the same point on Day 7. The exact location and time are sent via WhatsApp between 8–9pm the night before departure.
Board 30 Minutes Before Departure
Please arrive at the pickup point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure get a full refund.
Departs Christchurch: Wednesdays & Sundays only
* For groups of 9+, please contact our support team.
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