West Coast Tours
Embark on a bucket-list adventure with our West Coast tours, travelling between Queenstown and Christchurch via Franz Josef. This is your chance to truly discover one of New Zealand’s most rugged and stunning regions in the comfort of a small group tour, led by the famously passionate guides at Cheeky Kiwi Travel. Renowned for its untamed beauty, pristine beaches, lush rainforests and hidden natural wonders, the West Coast offers an authentic New Zealand adventure like no other. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, rugged coastline, a deep dive into local culture or adrenaline-pumping activities like a Heli Hike with glacier landing, our West Coast tours are designed to showcase the best this stunning region has to offer.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel offers a range of West Coast travel routes starting from Queenstown, Christchurch and Franz Josef, allowing you to customise your West Coast adventure and combine tours for a complete journey between Queenstown and Christchurch.
Explore our epic West Coast tour routes:
West Coast Tours to Franz Josef
Discover the Wild West Coast with Cheeky Kiwi on an unforgettable day tour from Queenstown or Christchurch to Franz Josef. For the ultimate West Coast adventure, you can include the TranzAlpine journey on your Cheeky Kiwi tour between Christchurch and Franz Josef.
Want to continue your onward journey from Franz Josef and uncover more of the West Coast’s must-see destinations? See our West Coast Tours departing from Franz Josef.
NZD$290 per person
Queenstown to Franz Josef Tour via Wānaka (One-Way)
Travel along the West Coast from Queenstown and soak up all the scenic highlights and captivating stories with our award-winning guides.
One-way trip from Queenstown
Cardrona Pub, Lake Wānaka, Lake Hāwea, Blue Pools, Thunder Creek Falls, Ship Creek, Bruce Bay, Lake Matheson
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 7.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$290 per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef Tour via Hokitika (One-Way)
Tour the West Coast from Christchurch with Cheeky Kiwi and discover all the must-see highlights and hidden wonders along this unforgettable journey.
One-way trip from Christchurch
Castle Hill, Arthur’s Pass, Otria Viaduct Lookout, Hokitika, Hokitika Gorge
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 7.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$489 per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef Tour with TranzAlpine Train (One-Way)
Experience the world reknowned TranzAlpine train journey from Christchuch before completing your West Coast adventure through to Franz Josef.
One-way trip from Christchurch with train
TranzAlpine Train Journey, Arthur’s Pass, Otira Gorge Lookout, Hokitika, Hokitika Gorge
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 7.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
West Coast Tours from Franz Josef
NZD$290 per person
Franz Josef to Queenstown Tour via Wānaka (One Way)
Experience the stunning landscapes of New Zealand’s West Coast on board a scenic and informative journey from Franz Josef to Queenstown.
One-way trip from Franz Josef
Lake Matheson, Bruce Bay, Ship Creek, Thunder Falls, Blue Pools, Lake Hāwea, Lake Wānaka, Cardrona Pub
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 7.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$290 per person
Franz Josef to Christchurch Tour via Hokitika (One-Way)
Explore the diverse landscapes and natural wonders between Franz Josef and Christchurch with plenty of scenic stops en route.
One-way trip from Franz Josef
Hokitika Gorge, Hokitika, Otira Gorge Lookout, Arthur’s Pass, Castle Hill
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 8.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$489 per person
Franz Josef to Christchurch Tour with TranzAlpine Train (One-Way)
Take the breathtaking journey through the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, showcasing West Coast landscapes that can’t be experienced from the road.
One-way trip from Franz Josef with train
Hokitika, Hokitika Gorge, Otira Gorge, Greymouth, TranzAlpine Train
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 8.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
Why book a West Coast tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel?
World-leading tours
Winner of Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ award
Small group size
Enjoy a more interactive and personalised West Coast tour experience
Famously passionate tour guides
Our authentic and knowledgeable guides go the extra mile to make you smile
Comfortable tour buses
Complete with WiFi, USB charging ports and good vibes!
Extra surprises
Surprise stops, wildlife viewings and other little delights along the journey truly set our West Coast tours apart
Customisable NZ tour packages
Explore our full-range of NZ tours and packages to customise your adventure