Private Tour

Private Full Day Photography Tour in Queenstown - Follow the Gold

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

This full-day private photography tour takes us further afield than our other tours to the wild and rugged hills and mountains east of Queenstown.

First settled a mere 160 years ago, these alien landscapes became home to thousands of fortune seekers from around the world. Shanty towns sprung up overnight, collections of shops, pubs and brothels catering to the needs of the men.

These towns were outposts in a harsh wilderness. Some, like Cromwell and Alexandra, grew to become the civic centres of today, others shrank or disappeared altogether.

We explore the back roads, cross the tor studded hills and mountains, visit the ghost towns and capture the history of this stunning and fascinating region.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Queenstown

Begin your tour with an early morning pick-up from your Queenstown, Frankton or Arrowtown hotel by private vehicle, and head straight into the hills around Queenstown to make the most of the morning light. From a high vantage point like Skippers Saddle, enjoy spectacular views of not only Queenstown, Frankton and Arrowtown, but the entire Wakatipu Basin. With the help of your guide, a professional photographer, learn how to get the best out of your camera, and master manual settings like aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Then, turn your lens towards the stunning landscapes below, and follow your guide’s advice on composition and lighting as you try your hand at landscape photography. After taking in the views from above, your tour route depends on your individual preferences.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Kawarau River

The wild and rugged hills and mountains east of Queenstown. Gold mining history, with a possible visit to a historic gold mining village.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Refreshments – tea/coffee and cookies

Bottled water

Advice on creative composition and using your camera

Private tour for small-groups or individuals

Take Home Guides to Photography

Use of tripod

Comfortable 4WD transport with heated seats

Flexible itinerary

Lunch not included, but there will be a lunch stop in a local village

Pickup points

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