Explore New Zealand’s natural landscapes on an exciting tour that combines a number of activities to offer the best experience imaginable. Depart from Queenstown early in the morning and start with a relaxing scenic drive past Glenorchy and Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage area offering stunning views and great photo opportunities. Cool down on a jet safari down Dart River and go on to discover more natural beauty on the Nomad Safaris 4WD off road tour. Your tour is complete with all the required equipment, a professional guide and experienced driver and refreshing morning and afternoon tea.

Itinerary

• Pickup from Queenstown accommodation by Dart River for a scenic transfer to Glenorchy
• Time:

07:45

• Board jet boat for about 60 minute scenic ride up the Dart River
• 20-40 minute guided forest walk
• 40-50 minute backcountry drive through Paradise
• Short time for lunch to be purchased in Glenorchy
• Scenic transfer back to Queenstown Information Centre
• Meet Nomad Safaris at Queenstown Information Centre for 4WD tour in the Wakatipu Basin
• Time:

13:45

• Travel part way up Queenstown Hill for lookout onto Deer Park Heights, which was used for the “refugees of Rohan” and the “Battle of the Wargs” scenes
• Head to Kawarau Gorge to visit LOTR filming location “Pillars of the Kings”
• Go to Arrowtown where the “Gladden Fields” was filmed
• Off road adventure in Arrow river, cross the river several times to get to “Ford of Bruinen”
• Gold panning in Arrow River
• Enjoy morning or afternoon tea
• Heading towards Skippers Canyon, take in the view at the Plane Table Lookout
• Explore Skippers Canyon to Lighthouse Rock
• Return to Queenstown
• Time:

17:30

Validity

• The voucher is only valid on the specified date and time

Additional Information

What to Bring

• Drinking water

What to Wear

• Dress appropriately for outdoor adventures in the mountains (dress warmly all year round)

Pick Up Information

Hotel Pick Up Information

• Operator will reconfirm your pick up time in advance
• Since this is a shared transfer, please be patient in case of delays along the pick up route
• Be at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
• Pick up time:

08:00