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Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour

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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.
5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography Tour will take you to iconic locations you see in brochures as well as those special spots only a local would know, to explore and capture the beauty and splendour yourself.

This tour is designed for photography enthusiasts and your guide is a passionate landscape photographer, with years of local knowledge. 

Enjoy 4-5 hours visiting some of the most interesting and beautiful destinations around Queenstown. Your expert guide will help you with creative advice and show you how to get the most from your camera.

The weather in this amazing region is constantly changing bringing many moods to the mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Whatever the conditions we know where best to take you to capture unique scenes of outstanding natural beauty.

Includes bonus take home guides on using your camera and how to compose great photos.

What's Included

  • Light refreshments
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Comfortable 4WD
  • Lunch (Opportunity provided to buy lunch)
  • Camera (Nikon D5100, D5600, or D7200 available to rent) $25 NZD Per Day
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in the Queenstown area. We can also arrange pickup outside of the Queenstown, Frankton, and Arrowtown area. This may change the itinerary of the tour depending on the location.

What To Expect

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Queenstown-Lakes District

Your guide, a passionate local landscape photographer will take you to his favourite spots for landscape photography. Initially, he will discuss with you an itinerary based on your interests and skills, light and weather on the day.Destinations can include:Glenorchy, The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Skippers Canyon, Gibbston.Queenstown is surrounded by incredibly beautiful, magnificent locations: stunning glacial lakes, towering mountain ranges, windswept, tussock clad alpine high country, icy blue rivers, glittering waterfalls, rugged canyons and gorges. Pristine landscapes, untouched by humans and places that show the struggle to tame the land. Quaint gold mining settlements like Arrowtown and Cromwell and fruit and wine growing areas to the east.Whichever direction you choose, your guide will take you to the best places to capture the splendour and magnificence. You will be mentored on finding great shots, composition and exposure to help you capture the majesty and beauty.
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5 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-19849P9

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Light refreshments.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Comfortable 4WD.
  • Advice on creative composition and using your camera.
  • Private tour for small-groups or individuals.
  • Flexible itinerary.
  • Local photographer guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch (Opportunity provided to buy lunch).
  • Camera (Nikon D5100, D5600, or D7200 available to rent) $25 NZD Per Day.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Light refreshments
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Comfortable 4WD
  • Advice on creative composition and using your camera
  • Private tour for small-groups or individuals
  • Flexible itinerary
  • Local photographer guide
  • Lunch (Opportunity provided to buy lunch)
  • Camera (Nikon D5100, D5600, or D7200 available to rent) $25 NZD Per Day

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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