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Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
$377.87
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step into the past on this thrilling full-day 4x4 off-road journey to Macetown – a remote gold mining settlement hidden deep in Queenstown’s backcountry. Follow the rugged Arrow River trail, crossing its waters 25 times in each direction, as you encounter dramatic landscapes, historic relics, and the legacy of Otago’s 1860s gold rush.
Perfect for adventurous travellers, photographers, history buffs, and families, this is no ordinary road trip – it’s a true off-road expedition. Expert guides take you along the narrow miners’ wagon trail once used by gold prospectors, deep into the mountains behind Arrowtown. With 50 river crossings, 90 minute walk, picnic lunch, relics, and lupin-filled valleys in spring and summer, every moment offers something new. Hear tales of pioneer hardship, colourful gold rush characters, and the rise and fall of the once-thriving township, with immersive storytelling and countless photo-worthy scenes along the way.
Perfect for adventurous travellers, photographers, history buffs, and families, this is no ordinary road trip – it’s a true off-road expedition. Expert guides take you along the narrow miners’ wagon trail once used by gold prospectors, deep into the mountains behind Arrowtown. With 50 river crossings, 90 minute walk, picnic lunch, relics, and lupin-filled valleys in spring and summer, every moment offers something new. Hear tales of pioneer hardship, colourful gold rush characters, and the rise and fall of the once-thriving township, with immersive storytelling and countless photo-worthy scenes along the way.
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Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Transport by 4WD vehicle
- Pickup from central Queenstown accommodations is included. Surround suburbs (Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur's Point, Fernhill and others) by arrangement. Please contact to reconfirm pick up arrangement and time.
- Driver/guide
- Light refreshments (including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit cake and cookies)
- A selection of fresh filled rolls, fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages.
- Entrance fee covered for the Lakes District Museum
Meeting point
Wait outside our Nomad Safaris shop at 37 Shotover Street for the 4WD vehicle to pick you up.
Return details
Wait outside our Nomad Safaris shop at 37 Shotover Street for the 4WD vehicle to pick you up.
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Arrowtown VillageEnjoy the scenic drive from Queenstown to the quaint historic Arrowtown Village.
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Lakes District Museum & Art GalleryExplore the Museum with a brief visit and experience the history of the Gold Mining era.
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MacetownArrive at Macetown for a picnic lunch and relic exploration while soaking up the backcountry views.
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MacetownWalk for 90 minutes return through wild alpine terrain to the towering, four-story Homeward Bound Battery - a powerful remnant of gold mining ingenuity
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ArrowtownTry your luck at gold panning in the Arrow River with hands-on instruction.
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Arrow RiverFollow the miners’ old wagon trail and explore the historic gold mining town of Macetown. Long since abandoned after the gold rush, Macetown has now been transformed into a Department of Conservation reserve. Experience the narrow, rugged road in safety with a Nomad Safaris tour.
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Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
$377.87
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!