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Queenstown → Glenorchy & Arrowtown One-Day Private Tour
Experience two very different sides of the Queenstown region in one day — the spectacular alpine wilderness of Glenorchy and the historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown.
Glenorchy is approximately 45 minutes from Queenstown, while Arrowtown is around 20 minutes away.
Queenstown → Lake Wakatipu → Glenorchy → Paradise → Queenstown → Arrowtown → Arrow River → Queenstown
Glenorchy Highlights
- Scenic drive along Lake Wakatipu
- Bennett’s Bluff viewpoint
- Glenorchy Wharf
- Famous Red Shed
- Glenorchy Lagoon
- Paradise Valley
- Native beech forests
- Southern Alps mountain scenery
- Optional Lord of the Rings filming locations
The Queenstown–Glenorchy road is renowned for its views over Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains.
A stop at Glenorchy Wharf & Viewpoint is ideal for photographs, while Glenorchy Lagoon Scenic Walkway offers a peaceful short walk through the spectacular landscape.
Arrowtown Highlights
After returning to Queenstown, travel to historic Arrowtown, a former gold-mining settlement beside the Arrow River.
Guests can enjoy:
- Historic Buckingham Street
- Restored miners’ cottages
- Arrow River
- Historic gold-mining sites
- Historic Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
- Local cafés and restaurants
- Boutique shops and galleries
- Optional gold panning
Arrowtown is particularly beautiful in autumn, when the surrounding trees turn brilliant shades of red, orange and gold.
Package Includes
- Private luxury vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
- Queenstown hotel pickup & drop-off
- Scenic photography stops
- Complimentary bottled water
- Flexible sightseeing
- Luggage assistance
- Free Wi-Fi where available
Excludes
- Meals and refreshments
- Optional activities
- Gold panning fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Travel from the shores of Lake Wakatipu to the breathtaking wilderness of Glenorchy, then discover the historic charm of Arrowtown. A perfect private day tour combining mountains, lakes, forests, history and some of the South Island’s most beautiful scenery.
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