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Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown
About This Tour
Discover Wānaka, Arrowtown and the spectacular Crown Range on a relaxed small-group day tour from Queenstown.
Travel with a knowledgeable local driver-guide through dramatic mountain scenery, stopping at a Crown Range viewpoint and the historic Cardrona Hotel, where a beer or non-alcoholic ginger beer is included. Continue to Wānaka for time beside the lake, including a visit to the famous Wānaka Tree, before exploring the gold-rush village of Arrowtown at your own pace.
With scenic stops, local commentary and free time in both Wānaka and Arrowtown, this tour is ideal for travellers who want to see more of the region without hiring a car or navigating mountain roads themselves.
Please note: Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
Travel with a knowledgeable local driver-guide through dramatic mountain scenery, stopping at a Crown Range viewpoint and the historic Cardrona Hotel, where a beer or non-alcoholic ginger beer is included. Continue to Wānaka for time beside the lake, including a visit to the famous Wānaka Tree, before exploring the gold-rush village of Arrowtown at your own pace.
With scenic stops, local commentary and free time in both Wānaka and Arrowtown, this tour is ideal for travellers who want to see more of the region without hiring a car or navigating mountain roads themselves.
Please note: Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Beer or non alcoholic ginger beer at the Cardrona Hotel
- Central Queenstown departure and return (no hotel pick ups)
- Scenic stops along the Crown Range
- Arrowtown visitor map
- Free time in Arrowtown
- Free time in Wānaka
- Local driver-guide
✗ Not Included
- No children under six years old
- Hotel pick ups
- Puzzling World and the Lavender Farm are NOT available on this tour.
Itinerary
1
Travel across New Zealand’s highest sealed main road, with a scenic stop overlooking the Wakatipu Basin and surrounding mountains. Photo stops depend on weather and road conditions.
2
Visit one of New Zealand’s most historic hotels and enjoy an included beer or non-alcoholic ginger beer. There is time to explore the garden and photograph the heritage building.
Take photos of the legendary Bra fence.
Take photos of the legendary Bra fence.
3
Stop beside Lake Wānaka to see one of the region’s best-known landmarks, framed by the lake and surrounding mountains.
4
Enjoy free time to walk along the lakefront, browse local shops or purchase lunch from one of Wānaka’s cafés and restaurants.
5
Explore Arrowtown’s historic main street, boutique shops and gold-rush heritage. Guests can also visit the Chinese Settlement or walk beside the Arrow River.
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We require minimum numbers to run this tour, please reconfirm 18 hours before start time
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Sorry no children under six
- You need to waiting 10 minutes before start time at pick up point.