Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown
Overview
Discover Wānaka, Arrowtown and the spectacular Crown Range on a relaxed small-group day tour from Queenstown.
Travel with a knowledgeable local driver-guide through dramatic mountain scenery, stopping at a Crown Range viewpoint and the historic Cardrona Hotel, where a beer or non-alcoholic ginger beer is included. Continue to Wānaka for time beside the lake, including a visit to the famous Wānaka Tree, before exploring the gold-rush village of Arrowtown at your own pace.
With scenic stops, local commentary and free time in both Wānaka and Arrowtown, this tour is ideal for travellers who want to see more of the region without hiring a car or navigating mountain roads themselves.
Please note: Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
What's Included
- Beer or non alcoholic ginger beer at the Cardrona Hotel
- Central Queenstown departure and return (no hotel pick ups)
- Travel in a modern air-conditioned European touring vehicle with elevated seating and large windows for sightseeing.
- Scenic stops along the Crown Range
- Arrowtown visitor map
- Free time in Arrowtown
- Free time in Wānaka
- Local driver-guide
- Lunch Lunch is not included. You will have free time in Wānaka, where your guide can recommend cafés, restaurants and takeaway options.
- No children under six years old
- Hotel pick ups
- Puzzling World and the Lavender Farm are NOT available on this tour.
Meeting Location
43 Camp Street
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Crown Range Road
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cardrona
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
That Wanaka Tree
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wanaka
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Arrowtown
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We require minimum numbers to run this tour, please reconfirm 18 hours before start time
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Sorry no children under six
- You need to waiting 10 minutes before start time at pick up point.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-38706P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Beer or non alcoholic ginger beer at the Cardrona Hotel.
- Central Queenstown departure and return (no hotel pick ups).
- Travel in a modern air-conditioned European touring vehicle with elevated seating and large windows for sightseeing.
- Scenic stops along the Crown Range.
- Arrowtown visitor map.
- Free time in Arrowtown.
- Free time in Wānaka.
- Local driver-guide.
- Lunch. Lunch is not included. You will have free time in Wānaka, where your guide can recommend cafés, restaurants and takeaway options.
- No children under six years old.
- Hotel pick ups.
- Puzzling World and the Lavender Farm are NOT available on this tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Beer or non alcoholic ginger beer at the Cardrona Hotel
- Central Queenstown departure and return (no hotel pick ups)
- Travel in a modern air-conditioned European touring vehicle with elevated seating and large windows for sightseeing.
- Scenic stops along the Crown Range
- Arrowtown visitor map
- Free time in Arrowtown
- Free time in Wānaka
- Local driver-guide
- LunchLunch is not included. You will have free time in Wānaka, where your guide can recommend cafés, restaurants and takeaway options.
- No children under six years old
- Hotel pick ups
- Puzzling World and the Lavender Farm are NOT available on this tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We require minimum numbers to run this tour, please reconfirm 18 hours before start time
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Sorry no children under six
- You need to waiting 10 minutes before start time at pick up point.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
