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Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine
(32) Reviews
Canterbury
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Guests can bring 1 large & 1 small piece of luggage each
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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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Water available & snacks provided
Guided bus tour: Greymouth to Franz Josef
Tranzalpine Train: Christchurch to Greymouth
Sit down - free choice from a set menu
Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
Drop off in Fox Glacier
Restroom on board
Meeting Points
Departure
Bus Interchange (Intercity stop)
PICKUP TIME: 7:08am. Please meet your guide at the InterCity Bus Stop on Litchfield Street, outside the bus interchange.
Return
Franz Josef / Waiau
Drop off to central Franz Josef accommodations only
Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine
(32) Reviews
Canterbury
About
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.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Water available & snacks provided
Guided bus tour: Greymouth to Franz Josef
Tranzalpine Train: Christchurch to Greymouth
Sit down - free choice from a set menu
Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
Drop off in Fox Glacier
Restroom on board
Meeting Points
Departure
Bus Interchange (Intercity stop)
PICKUP TIME: 7:08am. Please meet your guide at the InterCity Bus Stop on Litchfield Street, outside the bus interchange.
Return
Franz Josef / Waiau
Drop off to central Franz Josef accommodations only
Itinerary
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TranzAlpine Train
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.
5 hours
2
Greymouth
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.
1 hour
3
Cobden Beach
A quick coastal stop where crashing waves meet the iconic breakwater. A favourite for dramatic ocean photos.
5 minutes
4
Hokitika
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.
30 minutes
5
Hokitika Gorge Walk
Venture inland to the jaw-dropping Hokitika Gorge. Bright turquoise water, swing bridges, and native bush make this a photographer’s dream.
1 hour
6
Lake Ianthe
A peaceful roadside stop at Lake Ianthe, surrounded by podocarp forest and wetlands rich with birdlife.
5 minutes
7
Franz Josef
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.
