Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour
About This Experience
Discover Central Otago on this scenic self-guided audio tour drive from Queenstown Airport to Wānaka, tracing routes once travelled by Māori and gold miners. Pass through the Kawarau Gorge, birthplace of bungy jumping, past Gibbston Valley’s vineyards, and the towering Nevis Bluff. End beside the iconic “That Wānaka Tree.” During this two-hour drive, you’ll: • Hear about Bannockburn’s wild gold rush past • Admire Cromwell’s orchards, giant fruit sculpture, and Lake Dunstan’s new landscape • Learn why pinot noir flourishes here, what makes lavender fields glow, and why real fruit ice cream is a summer tradition • Glide past the Pisa Range and through Luggate and Queensberry Blending history, nature, and quirky local stories, this tour turns a simple transfer into an unforgettable journey
What's Included
- ✓Audio and written English Guide
- ✓Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- ✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- ✓App for Android and iOS
- ✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- ✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's Not Included
- ✗Smartphone and headphones
- ✗Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- ✗Food and drink
- ✗Transportation
Practical Details
Duration
Varies
Cancellation
Check operator for cancellation policy
Meeting Point
The tour starts at Queenstown Airport, Terminal Parking A, near the Rent-A-Car building. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading
Operator
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Good to Know
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
per person
Booking via our partner Viator. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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