Queenstown: See the Best Sights of Queenstown Half-Day Tour
ID: GYG258357-447697
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
See the best sights around Queenstown. Visit Arrowtown, Gibbston, Kawarau Bridge Bungy Center, and a local winery for a tasting and platters. Then finish with a scenic boat cruise on Lake Whakatipu.
Starting from Central Queenstown, you will be collected by your Altitude Tours guide in a premium Mercedes vehicle and set off on a fantastic morning exploring the local sights. Throughout the tour, your guide will provide informative and entertaining commentary along with great Kiwi humor.
Our first stop is an observation point right above Queenstown where you will get the best panoramic views of the city. Then drive through the gorgeous countryside below Coronet Peak to Arrowtown, a quaint, little gold mining village nestled below the mountains alongside a river full of gold. On your way pass over the renowned Shotover River catching a glimpse of the legendary Shotover Jetboat. Once in Arrowtown, you will have time to explore Arrowtown, not to mention sampling the outstanding local bakery pies.
Continuing on to Gibbston, you will visit the iconic AJ Hackett Kawarau Bridge Bungy, providing entertaining spectating for all. The Gibbston Valley region is also home to many Lord of The Rings film locations and cool-climate wines. Head to the next stop, a local cellar door where you can sample delicious, award-winning wines and enjoy shared cheeseboards (non-alcoholic options are available). You will then head back to Queenstown where you will finish off your day with a relaxing 30-minute scenic boat cruise on Lake Wakatipu.
Highlights
- Discover the beauty and history of Arrowtown
- Enjoy a tasting and platters in the famous Gibbston wine region.
- Visit the AJ Hackett, Kawarau Bungy Bridge
- Enjoy a 30-minute scenic boat cruise on Lake Whakatipu
- Visit all of the best Queenstown sights in 4.5 hours
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate; you will be offered alternative dates or full refund in the unlikely event that minimum numbers are not met
The meeting point is outside The Station Information Centre on the corner of Camp and Shotover streets. Keep an eye out for a silver Mercedes van.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.