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Private Luxury Queenstown Portrait 4WD Gold Heritage Tour

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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Private pickup, luxury Land Rover, expert local guide, and professional photography — all included, no extras. Your group only, your pace, at locations chosen for the day's light and conditions. Simon has lived and worked in the Southern Lakes for over 20 years - unhurried, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in the place he calls home. This is Queenstown without the compromises.

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  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
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    We pick up from anywhere in Queenstown and further afield as planned

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    Queenstown

    The first stop of our photography tour as we mihi and say an acknowledgment to the 'Story of the Whakatipu' both Māori ancestors and following settlers who came to Queenstown to explore and live a prosperous life. We photograph you against the backdrop of Lake Wakatipu and the historic waterfront buildings from the Gold rush of the 1860's. We then follow the route of the Kimiakau river to Arrowtown.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Arrowtown

    We arrive at the picture perfect Arrowtown, whose narrow main street has changed little since its golden years and as you wander curiously past the boutique shops down to the Chinese Miners Settlement we capture you against the backdrop of the season, golden autumn leaves or spring flowers that line the Arrow river.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Lake Hayes

    We visit the magnificent Lake Hayes and capture your portrait against the stunning mountain scenery of the Remarkables across the Lake. Enjoy the native birdsong and reflection of this special place named Wai Whakaata 'Water that reflects' after a chief's daughter Hine Hukatere. Our landscape photography will record that reflection and you stood lake edge. Listen to the bird song and we will guide you into the wetland restoration project.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Skippers Canyon

    The famous Skippers Road and at Hedgehog or Lighthouse Rock we capture your silhouette against the mountains to the West above the 'richest river for gold in the world' the Kimiakau (Shotover). Listen to stories of old Skippers and the Gold Rush. The 'skippers' were the mining party leaders who bravely ventured by packhorse into this 22km narrow and winding unsealed road featuring still today shear drops 900m down to the river. We turn before Long Gully and this road leaving only your imagination to ponder their route after guiding you in the history.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Coronet Peak

    We journey Lake Hayes past Thurlby Domain and climb the 5km to a fine vantage point at 1000m high nestled below Coronet Peak named for its crown of rock on the summit rewards us with views across the whole Wakatipu Basin, photographing you with the Remarkable Mountain Range, Walter & Cecil Peak. Your guide and professional photographer Simon will orientate you to both the Māori history of the landmarks and ancestors and the European settlors that followed the gold rush from Arrowtown into Skippers Canyon our next viewpoint.
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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
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Luxury Queenstown Portrait 4WD Gold Heritage Tour?

    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. 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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    • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
    • Snacks
    • Bottled water
    • Private transportation
    • Photography- Professional photographs - supplied digitally, a small selection within 24...
    • WiFi on board

    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
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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