New Zealand · 7 days · 950 km · One-way
West Coast NZ — Greymouth, Franz Josef and Fox glaciers 7 days
Christchurch to Queenstown one-way via West Coast. Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Greymouth, Punakaiki, Hokitika, Franz Josef and Fox glaciers, Wanaka, Queenstown. Accessible glaciers + Pacific coast.
Start: Christchurch · End: Queenstown · October to April. · Difficulty: easy
Highlights
- Arthur's Pass
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- Hokitika Gorge
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Fox Glacier
- Lake Matheson
- Haast Pass
- Wanaka Tree
- Queenstown
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Christchurch → Arthur's Pass → Greymouth
Christchurch → Greymouth · 250 km
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Day 2
Greymouth → Punakaiki → Hokitika
Greymouth → Hokitika · 90 km
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Day 3
Hokitika → Franz Josef
Hokitika → Franz Josef · 140 km
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Day 4
Franz Josef glacier walk
Franz Josef · 30 km
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Day 5
Franz Josef → Fox → Haast
Franz Josef → Haast · 140 km
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Day 6
Haast → Wanaka
Haast → Wanaka · 140 km
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Day 7
Wanaka → Queenstown (drop-off)
Wanaka → Queenstown · 70 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.