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Take in one of our short walks onboard our tour through Central Otago
Premium The Old Gold Trail Expedition

Old Gold Trail Tour with Gold Panning

By QUEENSTOWN EXPEDITIONS
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$176 per adult
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Overview

Old Gold Trail, Arrowtown & Central Tour Tour
Gold Panning Included! Small group half day tour!

Travel by luxury vehicle with local guide while you follow in the footsteps of the incredible Gold Mining settlers who travelled to this region in search for Gold during the 1800's. Join us on a journey like no other and discover the rich history from the famous Gold Rush era around Arrowtown and Central Otago. Touch and feel real Gold and take in a Gold Panning experience, you may even feel real Gold for yourself! This is where the past and present meet.

Sit back and relax as we take you on a journey of discovery with our unique Story Telling themed for the ultimate experience. Hear our stories hundreds of years old and be transported to a different time and place in our history. themed GPS headsets will bring your experience to life

Activity location

  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
    • Buckingham Street
    • Arrowtown, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Athol Street
    • Athol Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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THE OLD GOLD TRAIL
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Come and join us in comfort on an adventure like no other, the old gold trail where you take in the rich historic exploits. Sightseeing Redefined
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$175.59 x 1 AdultAU$175.59
Total
Price is AU$175.59
Until Thu, 2 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMorning Tea Provided
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Local guide with Commentary
  • What's includedWhat's includedLuxury Vehicle for small group tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnique History Story Telling by Multilingual Themed Headsets
  • What's includedWhat's includedGold Panning Included
  • What's includedWhat's includedPlenty Photo Opportunities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

Queenstown (Pass by)
Departing Queenstown your guide will make you feel welcome by starting to talk about some of the town's rich history and you travel towards Arrowtown.
Shotover River (Pass by)
See the Famous Shotover River
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
  • 20m
Take a short walk through the historic mining settlement of Arrowtown
Gibbston (Pass by)
Travel through the Award Winning wine region of the Gibbston Valley Area.
Goldfields Mining Centre
  • 55m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the incredible location of the Goldfields Mining Centre, located beside the famous Kawarau River. Here you will be able to pan for gold yourself in search for real gold. Take time to check out the old mining machinery and see how the early miners to our region lived during the gold rush era of the 1800's.
Cromwell Heritage Precinct
  • 30m
Walk the historic area of Old Cromwell Town, listen to our unique GPS storytelling as you hear some of the old stories from this area.
Kawarau Gorge
  • 30m
Take in the breathtaking scenic drive through the Kawarau Gorge as we make our way into Central Otago
Mrs Jones Fruit Orchard
  • 15m
Take in a stop at Cromwell's famous Mrs Jones Orchard, even take some fruit with you.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESArrowtown Chinese Settlement
    • Buckingham Street
    • Arrowtown, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAthol Street
    • Athol Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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