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Old Gold Trail, Arrowtown & Central Tour Tour
Gold Panning Included! Small group half day tour!
Travel by luxury vehicle with local guide while you follow in the footsteps of the incredible Gold Mining settlers who travelled to this region in search for Gold during the 1800's. Join us on a journey like no other and discover the rich history from the famous Gold Rush era around Arrowtown and Central Otago. Touch and feel real Gold and take in a Gold Panning experience, you may even feel real Gold for yourself! This is where the past and present meet.
Sit back and relax as we take you on a journey of discovery with our unique Story Telling themed for the ultimate experience. Hear our stories hundreds of years old and be transported to a different time and place in our history. themed GPS headsets will bring your experience to life
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is located at the Athol Street Bus Stop in Central Queenstown
Itinerary
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Queenstown (Pass by)
Departing Queenstown your guide will make you feel welcome by starting to talk about some of the town's rich history and you travel towards Arrowtown.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the Famous Shotover River
Admission ticket free -
1Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
Take a short walk through the historic mining settlement of Arrowtown
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Gibbston (Pass by)
Travel through the Award Winning wine region of the Gibbston Valley Area.
Admission ticket free -
2
Discover the incredible location of the Goldfields Mining Centre, located beside the famous Kawarau River. Here you will be able to pan for gold yourself in search for real gold. Take time to check out the old mining machinery and see how the early miners to our region lived during the gold rush era of the 1800's.
55 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Cromwell Heritage Precinct
Walk the historic area of Old Cromwell Town, listen to our unique GPS storytelling as you hear some of the old stories from this area.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Take in the breathtaking scenic drive through the Kawarau Gorge as we make our way into Central Otago
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Mrs Jones Fruit Orchard
Take in a stop at Cromwell's famous Mrs Jones Orchard, even take some fruit with you.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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