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Queenstown Sightseeing Tours |
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Walter Peak Sheep Station |
Duration:
3.5 Hours |
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No
visit to Queenstown is complete without a visit to Walter Peak High
Country Farm. After cruising across Lake Wakatipu on the vintage
steamship TSS Earnslaw, experience a walking tour of the farmyard, help
feed the sheep and get close to the Scottish Highland cattle.
Treat yourself to tea or coffee and home baked delights from the elegant
Colonel's Homestead terrace and admire the surrounding lake and
mountains.
Morning and afternoon departures are available. |
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Lake Wakatipu Cruise and Mt Nicholas High
Country 4WD Tour |
Duration:
3.5 Hours |
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Discover New Zealand’s
Lake Wakatipu and Mt Nicholas high country on a catamaran cruise and 4WD
tour from Queenstown. Cruise to the lake’s western shore while hearing
informative commentary from your captain.
Then hop into a 4WD vehicle and zip into the mountains for a bird's-eye
view on the stunning region. Visit a merino sheep farm, take short walks
on the mountain, and snack on morning or afternoon tea before returning
to Queenstown by boat.
This tour operates in the morning and in the afternoon. |
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Historical Arrowtown Tour |
Duration:
3.5 Hours |
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Discover
Arrowtown’s amazing history and scenery with a local knowledgeable
guide. Enjoy this driving tour with informative commentary taking in the
highlights and history of Queenstown and surrounding area pioneering
heritage.
Journey past Coronet Peak Ski field, stunning Dalefield farms and the
world class resort of Millbrook to historic Arrowtown.
In Arrowtown your tour will include an informative drive past the
Chinese Village, the old Goal and the lookout whilst pointing out the
best photo locations not to be missed. Once in the Main Street of
Arrowtown you will have approximately one hour free time to explore as
everything is within walking distance. Enjoy a 10% discount on entrance
fees to Lakes District Museum and Art Gallery.Stop at the stunning Lake Hayes for scenic photos of the surrounding
mountains Hotel pick and drop-off
included. This tour operates in the morning and in the afternoon. |
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Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour |
Duration:
4 Hours |
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Discover the beauty
of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown. Leave
behind the hustle and bustle of Queenstown and travel 32 kilometers
by 4WD to Skippers Canyon, enjoy short walks, stunning scenery and
scrumptious homemade morning or afternoon tea. You'll be picked up
from your centrally located Queenstown hotel. Travel on Gorge Road,
pass Arthurs Point Hotel, cross Edith Cavell Bridge following the
miners route up towards Coronet Peak with great views over Wakatipu
Basin.
Shortly after you reach the saddle at 975 meters (3199 foot)
above sea level, the highest point of the journey, opening a first
spectacular view of Mount Aurum and what still lies ahead of you.
This tour operates in the morning and in the afternoon. |
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Half-Day Wakatipu Basin 4WD Tour from Queenstown Tour |
Duration:
4.5 Hours |
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Enjoy a thrilling off road adventure tour while discovering “Lord of The Rings” filming locations. This adventure packed tour gives a great overview of the diverse scenery of the Queenstown and Arrowtown area, exciting 4WD river crossings and gold mining history.
Visit filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), the site of Isildur’s Fall, the Ford of Bruinen and lots more.
Light refreshments are also provided on this small group half-day tour.
This tour operates in the morning and in the afternoon. |
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Glenorchy Movie Locations Tour: The Lord of the Rings |
Duration:
4.5 Hours |
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If you’re a movie fan or lover of beautiful landscapes, take the opportunity to see film locations from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films on this Middle-earth tour from Queenstown. You’ll tour the countryside by 4WD and visit the locations where the Fortress of Isengard, Forest of Lothlorien and other famous Peter Jackson scenes were filmed.
Discover why New Zealand is the movie directors’ choice for film locations, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour. Stopping at various viewpoints so you can take photos, your driver will
provide informative and interesting facts during the drive, giving you a
better sense of connection with the surroundings.
This tour operates in the morning and in the afternoon. |
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Original Wine Tour |
Duration:
5 Hours |
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For the first
time tasters or wine connoisseurs join us for a full
afternoon of wine tasting, just a short journey from
Queenstown. 4 Wineries will be visited and may include
Amisfield Cellars at Lake Hayes, Gibbston Valley Winery,
Peregrine Winery, Waitiri Creek, Chard Farm, Mt Rosa,
Brennan Wines or Remarkable Wines. Have a fun and relaxed
afternoon wine touring accompanied by our knowledgeable wine
guides. Meet members of each vineyard team for a close up
perspective of the local wines. Discover the reasons why
Central Otago has become one of the world’s premium wine
regions, taste some great local wines & enjoy the
spectacular scenery. Pick up and drop off at accommodation
or Central Queenstown. Whether your palate is well
developed or simply enthusiastic, as long as you love wine,
our tours will delight. |
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Routeburn Track Half Day Guided Hike |
Duration:
5 Hours |
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Rated
one of the world’s best classic hikes, the Routeburn Track combines
personal achievement with awe-inspiring scenery. With this half-day
tour, enjoy a more relaxed pace through the forest and into a world of
peace and tranquility surrounded by the sounds of rivers, waterfalls and
native birds. Travel from Queenstown, along the spectacular Lake
Wakatipu and into Mt Aspiring National Park. Access to the renowned
Routeburn Track is via a swing bridge, from where you are immediately
immersed into stunning native beech forest. On this moderately paced 2
hour walk, your guide will point out some stunning examples of the
native plant and birdlife. The track follows the Routeburn River as it
roars through a magnificent gorge before plunging beneath the rocks,
with a gradual ascent through 130million year old magical world of
ferns, mosses, lichens & beech forest. Your guide will also share
information about the historical significance of the Routeburn Track and
how it was used by Maori and European pioneers. There are plenty of
waterfalls to enjoy and lots of places to rest along the river. |
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Historical Arrowtown and Wanaka Tour |
Duration:
7 Hours |
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Join this full-day tour for the opportunity to visit the historic towns of Arrowtown and Old Cromwell, experience the breath taking landscape of Kawarau Gorge, lakes Dustan and Wanaka, enjoy a drink in the famous Cardrona
Hotel and take in the stunning views on the Crown Range Road. With
morning tea and an afternoon beverage included. Your full-day tour will
begin with a pickup from your centrally located Queenstown hotel and
travel to historic Arrowtown. The town was popular for gold mining in the 1860’s with gold prospectors
travelling from both Europe and China to try their luck.
Travel deeper into the Gibbston Valley and along the rugged Kawarau Gorge
known for its award-winning pinot noirs. Wander Wanaka at your whim, maybe you'll look around the shops, sit and have an ice cream by the lake or go for a walk along the lake path; the choice is yours.
Head back towards Queenstown over the Crown Range home. As New Zealand's highest sealed road, the Crown Range is usually covered in snow in winter and boasts some incredible viewing platforms. |
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Central Otago Gourmet Wine Tour |
Duration:
7 Hours |
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Experience the beauty
of Central Otago, its fine wines, rich gold history and welcoming
people. This Central Otago wine tour from Queenstown will take you
into the heart of region, through the picturesque valleys and
rolling vine-clad foothills to taste some of New Zealand's finest
wines. Central Otago has become one of the world's premier cool
climate wine regions. Wines of consistently high quality are
produced in the region with Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and
Chardonnay amongst some of the world's best.
Visit four or five of Central Otago's premier vineyards on a
sociable small group tour. On the Gourmet Tour, try a local cheese
tasting and take a tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine
cave, followed by lunch at Northburn, a high country sheep station
and vineyard. The Boutique Tour will take you to smaller vineyards
that are considered the gems of Central Otago. Enjoy a delightful
gourmet platter lunch on both tours, and when time permits, visit
Old Cromwell Town.
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Discover Milford Sound |
Duration:
12.5 Hours |
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Milford Sound is today
frequently referred to as the Eight Natural Wonder of the World!
Discover ancient forest, stunning waterfalls and towering mountain peaks
on your day tour from Queenstown to the World Heritage listed Fiordland
National Park.
Take an unforgettable cruise aboard a Milford Sound Red Boat to
experience the heart-stopping, pristine scenery, towering peaks,
waterfalls and marine and bird life! A tour not to be missed! |
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Doubtful Sound Day Tour |
Duration:
13 Hours |
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Welcome to Doubtful
Sound, a remote and untouched wilderness in the far corner of the World
Heritage listed Fiordland National Park. Cruise across the clear waters
of Lake Manapouri.
Journey over the Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove and join an enchanting three
hour cruise of Doubtful Sound along the full length of the Fiord of the
Tasman Sea. This is a day boasting awe-inspiring and dramatic scenery! |
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Otago Central Rail Trail Bike Tour |
Duration:
8 Hours |
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Cycle
the Otago Central Rail Trail on this day trip from Queenstown or Wanaka.
Soak up the stunning landscapes as you cycle through lush farmland and
spectacular gorges, across wooden bridges, over viaducts and through
tunnels along a 21.7-mile (35-kilometer) section of the trail. Suited to
all ages and abilities, it is a gentle ride and one of the safest and
most scenic of New Zealand's rail trails. These former railway line that
run through central Otago were built at the turn of the 20th century
during the gold rush period. The railways provided an important link
from Dunedin to the gold fields of Central Otago. The now-empty rail
corridor offers a superb cycling experience, giving you a fascinating
and stunning section of the Otago Central Rail Trail. It took more than
300 workers three years to build the two tunnels and two bridges
necessary to get the railway through the rugged terrain. Here, you might
also glimpse the rare Karearea, New Zealand’s native falcon. |
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Routeburn Track Guided Hike from Queenstown |
Duration:
10 Hours |
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Explore a portion of the
famous Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand’s ‘Great Walks,' on a day
trip to the stunning Mt Aspiring National Park. Hike at a moderate pace
on a trail that rises gradually from meadows and forest towards
snow-capped peaks and hear informative commentary about the region and
its flora and fauna from your expert guide. Moving at a moderate pace
for about seven hours covering up to 13 miles (22km), take breaks to
check out waterfalls and scenic spots along the river, refreshing
yourself with provided snacks and lunch. Cross the spectacular Routeburn
Canyon, where you may spot a few brave individuals taking an icy plunge
into one of the rivers. Along the way, your guide shares information
about the historical significance of the Routeburn Track and how it was
used by Maori and European pioneers. A moderate level of fitness
is needed for this hike is required. |
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