Meet and greet at your accommodation in Franz Josef. Travel in an SUV 4WD with commentary from your driver/guide through Ross village and its historic gold mining cottages and through Whataroa and the White Heron Colony (- this activity must be pre booked and an extra cost ) or choose to visit Okarito and do a short excursion by kayak on the tranquil lagoon to observe natural fauna and admire the flora with a specialized guide (extra cost can be paid directly to operator). Continue towards Hokitika for some lunch(at your cost) and to observe some Pounamu(greenstone) craftsmanship. After lunch a short trail through forest and dunes to reach the coastline and observe the wild nature of the Tasman sea. We continue in the afternoon towards the Otira Viaduct Lookout which gives you a perspective of how stage coaches made their way from the West Coast through this dangerous pass. A quick stop is provided at Arthur's Pass village for a quick cup of coffee/tea and a short walk to look at the Bealey Chasm and the Devil's Punchbowl Falls . Onward to Castle Hill and its limestone formations then finally head to Christchurch where your driver/guide will transfer you to your accommodation and bid you farewell.
This activity can be done in the reverse order.
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 9 Hrs
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Departure Time :
8:00am
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Departure Details :
Any accommodation in Franz Josef
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Priced for 1-3 people. This private tour and/or transfer takes you through some spectacular scenery. From Franz Josef travel into Westland District then through Arthur's Pass National Park and finally reach Christchurch with many photo opportunities and short walks along the way in the company of your driver/guide. This tour/transfer can be done in the reverse order or choose a different location for example Fox Glacier.Know More about this tour
Inclusions
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
One-way private transfer
Transport by private vehicle
bottled water
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Lunch
accommodation
activities
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund