Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown

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Queenstown, New Zealand

9 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Embark on a day of adventure and history on this small-group day trip to Macetown from Queenstown. Travel off-road to the former gold mining town of Macetown along roads only accessible by 4WD. Stop for a picnic lunch, hike into the alpine wilderness, and try your hand at gold panning in the Arrow River.

Explore Macetown on a full-day adventure tour from Queenstown
Visit the historical gold mining town and try your hand at gold panning
A picnic lunch, snacks, refreshments, and bottled water provided
Group size capped at six people for a more intimate experience

What's Included

Transport by 4WD vehicle
Driver/guide
Snacks

Light refreshments (including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit cake and cookies)
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.
Lunch

A selection of fresh filled rolls, fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages.
Entrance fee - Entrance fee covered for the Lakes District Museum

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

37 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Wait outside our Nomad Safaris shop at 37 Shotover Street for the 4WD vehicle to pick you up.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Arrowtown Village

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lakes District Museum & Art Gallery

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Macetown

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Macetown

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arrowtown

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arrow River

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Operates in all weather conditions unless the river is too high. Dress appropriately for comfort and the 90 minute walk.
Minimum numbers apply (min 2 per tour for confirmed departure, min 4 on NZ public holidays). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers