Franz Josef Wilderness Tours Franz Josef - West Coast

Franz Josef Wilderness Tours: scenic kayak tours, explore rainforest and natural lakes onboard boat cruises and adventurous quad bikes.

Franz Josef Wilderness Tours - Franz Josef Product Details

Discover the Franz Josef region with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours.  Your clients can explore the rivers, lakes and rainforests in this spectacular part of New Zealand, on the West Coast of the South Island.  

Treat your clients to breathtaking lake scenery from kayaks or scenic boat tours, explore rainforests, enjoy fishing charters or be thrilled by quad bike adventures.   

All tours run year-round – rain or shine – offering wonderful all-weather experiences for visitors of all ages! ** 

Location:  All tours start and end from Franz Josef Wilderness Tours office in Franz Josef Township located at 30 Main Road.  It is from this location your clients are transported to Lake Mapourika tours, scenic boat adventures, and fishing charters.  The quad bike adventures are around the Waiho Riverbed.

For further detail check out the full product manual here.  This includes all you need to know about minimum numbers to operate, cancellation policy, what your clients need to bring, and much more.  

Summary of Adventures

Kayak Classic Tour

Duration: 3 hours, Departure Times:  9am & 2pm, Retail:  Adult $149/Child $95 (3-17 yrs)

Kayak and Walking Tour

Duration: 4 hours, Departure Times:  9am & 1pm, Retail:  Adult $169/Child $110 (3 – 17 yrs)

Private Kayak Tour

Duration: Up to 4 hours, Departure Times:  9am, Retail:  Adult $339/Child $220 (0-17 yrs)

Guided SUP Adventure

Duration: Allow 2 hours, Departure Times:  10 am, Retail:  Adult $125/Child $99 (8-17 yrs) **Summer Only: 1 Nov – 31 March

Scenic Cruise

Duration: 2 hours, Departure Times:  10 am & 1pm, Retail:  Adult $125/Child $75 (3 – 17 yrs)/Infants Free.

Cruise & Walk Tour

Duration: 2.5 hours, Departure Times:  10 am & 1pm, Retail:  Adult $149/Child $85 (3 – 17 yrs)/Infants Free.

Private Cruise

Duration: 2.5 hours, Departure Times:  10 am, Charter Retail:  $1200 (1 – 12 pax)

Fishing Charter (shared)

Duration: 3 hours, Departure Times:  9am, Retail:  Adult $225/Child $95 (3 – 17 yrs)/Infants Free.

Private Fishing Charter

Duration: Up to 3 hours, Departure Times:  9am, Charter Retail  $1600 (1-10 pax)

Off-Road Adventure Tour

Duration: 2 hours, Departure Times:  10.30am & 1.30pm, Retail:  Single Quad: $220, Double: $300, Triple Buggy $385.  Private Tour: (1 – 5 bikes) $1500

All retail pricing above is correct as at August 2024 and is for the period 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Sept 2025.

For further detail check out the full product manual here.  This includes all you need to know about minimum numbers to operate, cancellation policy, what your clients need to bring, and much more.  

Commissionable RatesPlease feel free to contact Trish May on email for your copy of rates.  

Images & VideoWe have a range of great images you are welcome to use.  Please download via links:

·         Kayak Tour Photos

·         Scenic Boat Tour Photos

·         Quad Bike Tour Photos

Please find a link here to YouTube to view our latest video.  If you would like a version to download, please feel free to contact Trish May on email.    

Further Information, Bookings and Enquiries

Ph:  +64 3 752 0230 or within NZ 0800 423 262

Email:  info@franzjoseftours.co.nz

Web:  www.franzjoseftours.co.nz