Day 16: Wanaka to Franz Josef
This morning you can explore Wanaka; in whatever way you like! If you are looking to book onto an activity there are plenty of options – take a flying lesson, go skydiving, or take a lake cruise and enjoy a nature walk over on Mou Waho Island. You guide will be able to provide recommendations or can point you in the direction of some beautiful walks.
The journey to Franz Josef is another stunner – many of our Haka Guides rate it as their favourite drive in New Zealand. You need to see it for yourself.
As we hit the road, we’ll stop at one of our favourite lakeside lookout points at Lake Hawea or Lake Wanaka. Your guide will keep an eye on the weather and pick the best option.
From the cascading waterfalls of Haast Pass to classic Kiwi coastal views, you won’t want to nap on the bus in case you miss anything. Your guide will make sure you stop at some of the best places for photos and for short walks along the way. More than anything, just soak up the atmosphere and enjoy this very special journey in Aotearoa.
We roll into Franz Josef late afternoon/early evening to mooch, recuperate and relax before a busy day of exploration tomorrow.
INCLUDED
Breakfast Lake Hawea Lookout Haast Pass
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Skydive Flying Lesson Mou Waho Island Cruise & Nature Walk Waterfall Climbing
- Day 1: Auckland to Auckland
- Day 2: Auckland to Coromandel
- Day 3: Coromandel to Rotorua
- Day 4: Rotorua to Rotorua
- Day 5: Rotorua to Murupara
- Day 6: Murupara to Taupō
- Day 7: Taupō to Taupō
- Day 8: Taupō to Wellington
- Day 9: Wellington to Kaikōura
- Day 10: Kaikōura to Christchurch
- Day 11: Christchurch to Christchurch
- Day 12: Christchurch to Mackenzie Country
- Day 13: Mackenzie Country to Queenstown
- Day 14: Queenstown to Queenstown
- Day 15: Queenstown to Wanaka
- Day 16: Wanaka to Franz Josef
- Day 17: Franz Josef to Franz Josef
- Day 18: Franz Josef to Christchurch