• Your tour begins with a comfortable pick‑up in Queenstown before heading into the region’s most beautiful alpine landscapes.
 • Enjoy the calm reflections of Lake Hayes, followed by a guided walk through historic Arrowtown and its charming gold‑rush streets. Continue to the nearby Chinese Settlement, where restored miners’ huts offer a glimpse into the area’s early history. 
• Ascend the Crown Range, New Zealand’s highest main road, and pause at the lookout for sweeping views over the Wakatipu Basin.
 • Stop briefly at the iconic Cardrona Hotel, then capture a fun photo at the colourful Cardrona Bra Fence before arriving in Wanaka.
 • Here, enjoy free time to explore the lakeside town, browse boutique shops, or relax over lunch at one of its cafés.
• Visit the famous Wanaka Tree — a graceful lone willow standing in the lake — before travelling toward Cromwell. Wander the beautifully restored Cromwell Heritage Precinct and enjoy its lakeside atmosphere.  
• Pause at seasonal fruit stalls for a taste of Central Otago’s fresh produce, then follow the dramatic Kawarau Gorge back toward Queenstown.
• Finish your journey at the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge, the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping, where rugged cliffs and turquoise waters create a striking final viewpoint before returning to Queenstown.

With a private guide, the day is flexible and unhurried, giving you the space to experience Wānaka in a way that suits you. 

Highlights

• Discover historic gold‑rush charm in Arrowtown and its Chinese Settlement
• Enjoy panoramic alpine views from the Crown Range Lookout
• Visit the iconic Cardrona Hotel and quirky Cardrona Bra Fence
• Explore Wanaka’s lakeside town and capture the famous Wanaka Tree
  
• Wander the restored Cromwell Heritage Precinct and Kawarau Historic Bungy Bridge
  
  
  
  

• Notes

  • Pick up location - Your address must be within 20 km of Queenstown CBD which can include Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley.

  • Adverse weather conditions- If for any weather event the roads planned to use on the journey are closed you will be offered a full refund.

  • Activities that require admission fee need to be booked and paid separately and arranged directly with the operator. (Paid activities not included but can be arranged within the trip) For example Puzzling World or Lavender Farm.