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South Island

Start: Queenstown
Finish: Wanaka
Location: Queenstown
Travel Time: 2 hours

Queenstown to Wanaka Tour with Crown Range and Cardrona

Start your journey in Queenstown and head towards Wanaka along one of New Zealand’s most scenic alpine routes. The drive over the Crown Range offers panoramic views, with time for photos at key lookout points. Your guide shares local stories that bring the landscape and history to life along the way.

A short stop at the historic Cardrona Hotel adds a charming break in the trip, with its rustic setting and classic Central Otago character. Travelling in a comfortable minibus with a small group keeps things relaxed and personal. With fewer people and well-planned stops, this tour strikes the right balance between comfort and adventure.

  • Small Group
  • Fully Guided Tour
  • Water available & snacks provided
  • Adult: 15 years +
  • Children: 4-14 years
  • Infants: Under 4 years
  • Outside 24 hours before travel: Full refund**
  • Within 24 hours before travel: No refund

*Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.
 Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you’re welcome to bring luggage! Each guest can bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag on all tours.

If you need to bring extra luggage, no worries—it’s just $40 per additional item. Just make sure to arrange this with us ahead of your tour day.

Please note we can’t accommodate oversized items like bikes, surfboards, or pets.

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