- Queenstown - 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 - See the Famous Shotover River
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement - Take a short walk through the historic mining settlement of Arrowtown
- Gibbston - Travel through the Award Winning wine region of the Gibbston Valley Area.
- Goldfields Mining Centre - 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 - 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 - Take in the breathtaking scenic drive through the Kawarau Gorge as we make our way into Central Otago
- Mrs Jones Fruit Orchard - Take in a stop at Cromwell’s famous Mrs Jones Orchard, even take some fruit with you.
- Complimentary headsets for clear audio guidance
- Expert local guide
- Multilingual themed headsets available
- Gold panning experience
- Ample opportunities for photography
- Refreshments including tea and coffee
- Free WiFi access
- Lunch
Embark On A Half-Day Gold Trail Tour
Gold Panning Included! Small group half day tour!
Tour in a luxurious vehicle with an experienced local guide and follow the path of the pioneering Gold Mining settlers who journeyed to this area in the hunt for Gold during the 1800’s. Accompany us on an unmatched expedition and unveil the rich heritage of the renowned Gold Rush era centered around Arrowtown and Central Otago. Experience touching and feeling real Gold and participate in a hands-on Gold Panning experience, you might even get to touch real Gold! It’s a confluence of the bygone and contemporary.
Sit back and unwind as we take you through an enlightening voyage with our emblematic Story Telling which sets the tone for an exceptional experience. Listen to tales dating back hundreds of years and be transported through time to a distinct period of our past. GPS headsets with a historical theme will make your experience come alive
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
