From Queenstown: Scenic One-Way Tour to Franz Josef

Depart Queenstown and travel in comfort by luxury coach through some of the South Island's most stunning scenery. Along the way, your driver will share interesting local stories and point out highlights, including the crystal-clear lakes of Dunstan, Wanaka, and Hawea.

Stop for a morning tea break in the small township of Makarora, near Mount Aspiring National Park, before continuing through the Haast Pass. This scenic route winds through native beech forests and across the Southern Alps, opening up to the wild and dramatic West Coast.

Enjoy views of rugged beaches, rainforest, waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks as you journey north. Stop in the small West Coast township of Haast for a lunch break, then continue past peaceful lakes before arriving in the afternoon at Franz Josef, a relaxed village known for its famous glacier and surrounding natural beauty.