Immerse yourself in the Maori, English, and Chinese heritage of Lake Wakatipu on a scenic sightseeing tour from Queenstown. Travel in a custom-built glass-roof bus and experience the power of storytelling in the small settlement of Glenorchy.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting times 8:00 AM, 1:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Optional audio guide
- Spanish, Chinese, English
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful farming town of Glenorchy
- Get panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu from a custom-built 4WD bus
- Pet farm animals and watch a sheep shearing demonstration
- Explore set locations from famous movies such as Lord of the Rings
- Enjoy light refreshments of tea and coffee with scones
Full description
Depart Queenstown and travel along the shore of Lake Wakatipu on a scenic drive to Glenorchy. Listen to stories about farming and movie making as you head to Bennett’s Bluff to take souvenir photos.
Watch a sheep shearing demonstration and interact with different farm animals before going deep into the forests of Mount Aspiring National Park on Paradise Road. Hear about some of the major film productions that have made use of the landscape, such as Lord of the Rings, X-Men Wolverine, and Narnia.
Pass the historical Arcadia Homestead, and pull over at a scenic spot to enjoy afternoon tea and coffee. Take in the views of the beautiful countryside before going for a walk on the pier at Glenorchy. Listen to more amazing stories on the drive back to Queenstown.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by premium glass-roof 4WD bus
- Local driver-guide
- Audio commentary in English, Mandarin, or Spanish
- Scenic photo stops
- Farm entry and shearing demonstration
- Afternoon tea
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meet at the bus stop on Athol Street, Queenstown.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
