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The Scenic Route Arrowtown Historic and Scenic Tour

By Ecotrails
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 1,282 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

What sets ECOTRAILS apart is your slower, more intentional style of touring. Rather than rushing travellers between crowded attractions, we focus on creating relaxed, meaningful experiences through nature, local stories, hidden scenic locations, and genuine connection to the landscape.

Guests travel in a classic 4WD Land Cruiser in small groups, allowing for a more personal and flexible experience with plenty of time for photography, quiet viewpoints, short walks, and spontaneous stops along the way. Your tours blend stunning scenery with local history, ecology, and authentic Central Otago character — from remote canyon roads and historic gold mining towns to boutique wineries, gardens, and artisan producers.

We aim to offer a more grounded and memorable alternative to traditional sightseeing tours, where the journey itself becomes part of the experience.

Activity location

  • Skippers Canyon
    • Skippers
    • Queenstown, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Skippers Canyon
    • Skippers
    • Queenstown, New Zealand

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The Scenic Route Arrowtown Historic and Scenic Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 1,282.37 x 1 AdultRM 1,282.37
Total
Price is RM 1,282.37
Until Mon, 8 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    We carry fresh, local water for refills.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Please choose a pastry or sweet treat from the local coffee stop.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Skippers Canyon

  • 30m
As travellers enter Skippers Canyon vis out 4WD, they’re met with dramatic cliffside roads, rugged mountain scenery, and breathtaking views over the turquoise Shotover River far below. The canyon feels remote and untouched, with historic gold mining relics, old stone cottages, and winding gravel roads that transport visitors back to New Zealand’s gold rush era.

Arrowtown

  • 1h 30m
As travellers arrive in Arrowtown, they step into one of New Zealand’s most charming and historic villages. Surrounded by colourful mountains and tree-lined streets, Arrowtown is known for its beautifully preserved gold rush cottages, boutique shops, cosy cafés, and relaxed alpine atmosphere. Guests can wander along the historic main street, explore stories from the gold mining era, and enjoy the peaceful charm of this small mountain town beside the Arrow River. Especially stunning in autumn, Arrowtown offers a slower, more intimate side of Central Otago rich in history, character, and local charm.

Ayrburn

  • 2h
As travellers arrive at Ayrburn, they’re welcomed into a beautifully restored heritage precinct surrounded by gardens, waterways, and historic farm buildings. The atmosphere blends Central Otago history with modern hospitality, offering elegant spaces to relax, wander, and enjoy local food and wine. Guests can stroll through the grounds, admire the carefully restored architecture, and soak up the peaceful countryside setting beneath the surrounding mountains.

Country Lane

  • 1h
Country Lane offers a relaxed collection of boutique shops, local artists, artisanal products, and local produce. Visitors can browse handmade goods, local art galleries, enjoy honey tastings, coffee, or gourmet treats. This is the place to buy a truely local and unqiue New Zealand souvenir.

Location

Activity location

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    Skippers Canyon
    • Skippers
    • Queenstown, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Skippers Canyon
    • Skippers
    • Queenstown, New Zealand

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