High Country Discovery Tour from Queenstown
About This Experience
Gain exclusive access to the remote Paradise Valley with a local guide, starting with hotel pickup in Queenstown. You’ll drive to secluded lookout points for the ultimate photo op and have plenty of options for exploring on foot. You may recognize scenery from filming locations for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movie series. Listen to your guide’s informative anecdotes about regional history, culture, and geography. The flexible itinerary lets you set the pace and choose from a variety of activities. Visit an operational wool shed where sheep are shorn; view Diamond Lake flanked by Mt Alfred and Mt Earnslaw; or search for black swans and paradise ducks at Lake Reid. Spend time in Glenorchy village, first surveyed in 1864 and featuring gold mining, sawmilling, farming, and what may be the world’s smallest library.Finish with the return drive to Queenstown and drop-off at your hotel. Please note this is a private booking and you book for 1-4 passengers or 5-10 passengers.
What's Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓National Park Fees
- ✓Professional driver/guide
What's Not Included
- ✗Personal Expenses
Practical Details
Duration
4h
Cancellation
Check operator for cancellation policy
Meeting Point
Please wait at the seats and your driver will be waiting for you.
Operator
Private Discovery Tours
Good to Know
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
per person
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