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Private Arrowtown & Wānaka Full-Day Tour from Queenstown

85 Reviews 4.93 out of 5 stars Based on 85 reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Queenstown, New Zealand
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7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the alpine scenery, lakeside beauty and historic villages of the Queenstown and Wānaka regions on a private full-day tour exclusively for your group.
Travel from Queenstown across the Crown Range, stopping at elevated viewpoints over the Wakatipu Basin and surrounding mountains. Continue through the Cardrona Valley to the historic Cardrona Hotel, one of New Zealand’s most photographed country hotels.
In Wānaka, visit the famous Wānaka Tree before enjoying free time to explore the lakefront, browse the shops and stop for lunch at your own expense.
Continue to Arrowtown, a beautifully preserved gold-mining village known for its heritage buildings, boutique shops and riverside setting, before returning to Queenstown.
With your own knowledgeable local driver-guide and private transport, the tour can move at a pace that suits your group, with flexibility for sightseeing, photo stops and time at each destination.

What's Included

  • Central Queenstown pick ups
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Time for a lunch stop
  • Lunch
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Queenstown

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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Crown Range Road

Travel across New Zealand’s highest main road, with panoramic views over the Wakatipu Basin and surrounding mountains. Crown Range Summit Lookout Stop at the summit lookout for sweeping alpine views and excellent photo opportunities.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cardrona

Cardrona Hotel See one of New Zealand’s oldest and most photographed hotels, with time to explore the historic grounds.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

That Wanaka Tree

Photograph Wānaka’s famous willow tree standing in the waters of Lake Wānaka, framed by mountain scenery.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Wanaka

Enjoy free time in Wānaka to explore the lakefront, browse local shops or stop for lunch at your own expense.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Arrowtown

Free time to explore the historic village.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Queenstown

Return and hotel drop-off.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Arrowtown & Wānaka Full-Day Tour from Queenstown?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Central Queenstown pick ups
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Time for a lunch stop
  • Knowledgeable local driver-guide with expert commentary
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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