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Discover Queenstown and historic Arrowtown with a knowledgeable local guide in the comfort of a luxury vehicle.
This relaxed small-group experience combines scenic sightseeing, local stories and time to explore Arrowtown at your own pace. Rather than following a rigid sightseeing checklist, your guide uses local knowledge to select suitable viewpoints and stopping places based on the day’s conditions.
Hear stories of Queenstown’s history, Māori heritage, gold-mining past and local way of life while enjoying the spectacular Southern Lakes scenery.
With personal commentary, flexible local insights and premium transport, this is an authentic introduction to Queenstown and Arrowtown beyond the standard tourist experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be waiting at the Athol Street Bus Stop in downtown Queenstown. This is a bus stopping area in the middle of the car park with glass bus shelters. Your Queenstown Expeditions vehicle will be there for you.
Itinerary
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1
Travel to Arrowtown with a few local hidden gems along the way
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Arrowtown Village
Experience the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown. Plenty of time at your own leisure.
2 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
Check out the incredible old gold mining village where some of the Chinese settlers lived during these times of the 1860's
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Lake Hayes
Take in the incredible area of Lake Haye, at different times of the year the reflections off the lake can be amazing
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Arrowtown Gold Panning Co.
Take a look in the gold shop in Arrowtown, you might even be able to hold real gold in your hand
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Lower Shotover
See spectacular views of the famous Shotover River, known as one of the richest rivers in the world for gold.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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