Arrowtown & Wanaka Historic Tour - 6 Hours
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Start the tour after been picked up in central Queenstown with a scenic drive up the Crown Range, this is the highest sealed road of New Zealand and is usually covered with snow in winter and boasting some incredible views. You will stretch your legs at an amazing view point and be able to get some spectacular photos.
The next stop on the tour is the iconic Cardrona Hotel. One of New Zealand's oldest hotels and one of the most photographed buildings in the area, the Cardrona offers up a rustic, old-fashioned feel and so it should, it was built in 1863 at the height of the Gold Rush. You'll receive your complimentary beer or non alcoholic ginger beer to enjoy in the beer garden or before the fire.
You'll make your way to Wanaka; a gorgeous town that has made a name for itself as a trendy eco resort town. Historically, Wanaka was use by the Maori people as a pathway to greenstone sites and later by goldminers for accommodation; it is surrounded by majestic mountains and giant glaciers. It's also the home of the Reflection Tree - a natural wonder that makes for a perfect photo! After this, you'll have an hour to wander around Wanaka; have lunch at a cafe, browse the local shops and take in the scenic views.
After your time in Wanaka you'll drive to the charming Arrowtown and Chinese Village. You'll walk among tiny restored cottages and become enchanted with the historic buildings of this town that was the site of the Gold Rush in 1860s.
The day will end with a short scenic drive back to central Queenstown to finish the tour.
Location
What you need to know
- 6 Hour Tour
- Knowledgable tour guide
- Cardrona Beer or non-alcoholic ginger beer,
- Arrowtown Wānaka Map
- Lunch,Hotel pick ups
- 10.00am – return between 4 and 4.30pm
- The duration of this experience is 6 hours
- This experience departs Queenstown and explores Arrowtown and Wanaka.
- Pick up locations: Outside the Marmolada Café 43 Camp St Queenstown (no hotel pickups available)
- Guests to be ready 10 minutes before departure
- It is recommended to bring warm cloths and a rain coat, depending on the weather
- Lunch not included. Bring your own food in a small day pack or you can buy lunch in Wanaka
- You must provide ID to drink beer at the Cardrona Hotel if you are under the age of 25.
- No children under 6 years old.
- Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
