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Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine scenery, panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu, and the region's rich history and culture.
Visit the vibrant Ayrburn precinct, explore the charming gold-mining village of Arrowtown, and finish your experience with a wine tasting and cheese platter at a local Central Otago vineyard. Combining breathtaking landscapes, local heritage, and world-class wine, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Queenstown and its surrounds.
Operating daily from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with selected Queenstown hotel pickups included, this experience is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone seeking a relaxed and scenic introduction to the region.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be waiting out front of hotel reception 10 minutes prior to pick-up time.
Pick up will be at the bench seats outside the Station Building on Camp Street, by Marmolada Cafe. Please be waiting 10 minutes prior to departure.
Itinerary
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1Queenstown Hill
Start your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre or at selected hotels. From here we start our sightseeing with a short drive to the top of Queenstown Hill, where we take in the iconic viewpoint showing off the town and famous backdrop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Head to Queenstown’s newest hospitality precinct and enjoy a barista-made coffee or hot beverage. Take some free time to explore the beautifully restored historic buildings, boutique venues, and lush gardens at your own pace.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
In Arrowtown, we allow you free time to explore this adorable mining village. Join our guide for gold panning, or take one of our maps and explore on your own, visiting the famous Arrowtown Bakery, and local gift stores, or stock up on treats from the Remarkable Sweet Shop.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
No introduction to Queenstown is complete without experiencing the region’s world-renowned wines. The tour concludes with a relaxed wine tasting and artisan cheese platter at a local vineyard, offering the perfect introduction to the flavours and character of Central Otago.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers of 2 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Please be waiting at Marmolada Cafe pick up 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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