Queenstown · HISTORICAL TOURS
7 tours
The Southern Lakes reward a little planning, and historical tours are where a first trip usually goes wrong. These 7 are the ones worth the money, with prices, running times and who each one suits.
Half-day 4WD Skippers Canyon tour from Queenstown with hotel pickup, gold panning at Deep Creek, and classic suspension bridge stops.
“Stunning scenery. Different scenery than other tours. Learn history of a specific group of settlers.”
Cruise Lake Te Anau on the restored historic Faith, then take a guided Fiordland walk with afternoon tea for $102.39.
“Excellent lake cruise in a lovely old ketchup which has been beautifully restored. Friendly crew and great afternoon tea.”
Sail Lake Te Anau on a restored historic yacht, enjoy tea, then stretch your legs on the easy Hidden Lakes walk.
“Highly recommended experience. Spectacular views, friendly crew and taste morning tea. Book early as spaces fill fast. Bring camera and good walking shoes.”
Cruise Lake Te Anau on Faith, a 1935 Scottish motor yacht. Champagne and canapés, chance to steer, small-group calm, 90 minutes.
“An awesome cruise, with 2 incredibly passionate and knowledgeable guides. Highly recommended as a must do when in Te Anau.”
Skippers Canyon 4WD heritage tour from Queenstown: dramatic road, suspension bridge views, gold panning, and canyon tea in 4 hours.
“Great experience, our guide Josh was knowledgeable and very pleasant, a good drive too. Many thanks.”
Jet boat safari on New Zealand’s West Coast into a UNESCO World Heritage area, with photo stops, walk, tea, and whitebait grounds.
“Highly recommend this tour! Learned about the area, the community, the kiwi repopulation efforts, and more. Scenery is spectacular.”
Coach tour from Christchurch: Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Milford Sound cruise, free Queenstown, Dunedin, Larnach Castle, and wildlife cruises.
“At the time of my booking, there was a review here that encouraged me.:-) I cared about the freely selectable start date just before Christmas and that I didn't have to worry about anything. The transfers have meshed well. I was picked up anRead moreAuto-translated”
