You will feel like you've been a million miles away and lost in time. We climb the Crown Range Road to the high pass where we look out across the Wakatipu Basin, with Queenstown in the distance, the Kawarau river flowing out of Lake Wakatipu, joined downstream by the fast flowing Shotover.
We amble down the restored main street of Arrowtown and explore the old chinese market gardens before climbing again to experience legendary Skippers Canyon Road, hewn into the sides of a rugged valley over 100 years ago.
Our full day tour can explore further in any direction. We could take a trip out to Moke Lake in the early morning mist, head up The Remarkables for some stunning vistas, or even take a walk out to Sam Summers Hut.
Some of our most amazing sights are so close to Queenstown. This half day tour zig-zags spectacularly to the highest road pass in the country with expansive views of the Queenstown and the Wakatipu valley, then heads down to the quaintly restored gold mining settlement of Arrowtown. Picking up the historic gold mining theme we can explore wild and precipitous Skippers canyon, following the road cut into sheer rock by miners over a century ago or head into Gibbston Valley with it's short but rich history of gold mining, sheep grazing and now as the home of Pinot Noir wine in New Zealand
Please note: By booking a tour, you are not booking a specific destination.
This page gives you a sense of what you might see if we decide to head in this direction from Queenstown. We keep our itinerary flexible until the day of the tour. Our route on the day will be determined by you or your groups' preferences, weather, and light conditions on the day.
With a full day at our disposal, we have a generous 8-9 hours to venture off the beaten path and explore the stunning surroundings of Lake Wakatipu.
Our adventure begins with a climb up the Crown Range Road, leading to a high pass that offers a breathtaking view of the Wakatipu Basin. From this vantage point, you can see Queenstown in the distance, the Kawarau river flowing out of Lake Wakatipu, and the fast-flowing Shotover joining downstream.
As we amble down the restored main street of Arrowtown, we'll explore the old Chinese market gardens before embarking on a climb to experience the legendary Skippers Canyon Road. This road was hewn into the sides of a rugged valley over 100 years ago and offers a thrilling ride.
Our full-day tour can take us in any direction, allowing us to explore further. We could venture out to Moke Lake in the early morning mist, head up The Remarkables for some stunning vistas, or even take a walk out to Sam Summers Hut. Whatever direction we choose, we guarantee an unforgettable experience that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Join us on this unforgettable adventure on a full day photography tour, as we discover the hidden gems of Lake Wakatipu and its surrounding areas.
We keep our itinerary flexible until the day of the tour. Our route on the day will be determined by you or your groups' preferences, weather, and light conditions on the day.
