Private Full Day Photography Tour in Queenstown - Follow the Gold

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About this activity

This full-day private photography tour takes us further afield than our other tours to the wild and rugged hills and mountains east of Queenstown.

First settled a mere 160 years ago, these alien landscapes became home to thousands of fortune seekers from around the world. Shanty towns sprung up overnight, collections of shops, pubs and brothels catering to the needs of the men.

These towns were outposts in a harsh wilderness. Some, like Cromwell and Alexandra, grew to become the civic centres of today, others shrank or disappeared altogether.

We explore the back roads, cross the tor studded hills and mountains, visit the ghost towns and capture the history of this stunning and fascinating region.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Remarkable Imagery Photography Tours

Ages: Adults (15–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Refreshments – tea/coffee and cookies
Included: Bottled water
Included: Advice on creative composition and using your camera
Included: Private tour for small-groups or individuals
Included: Take Home Guides to Photography
Included: Use of tripod
Included: Comfortable 4WD transport with heated seats
Included: Flexible itinerary

Not included

Not included: Lunch not included, but there will be a lunch stop in a local village

Itinerary

Queenstown

one hour

Begin your tour with an early morning pick-up from your Queenstown, Frankton or Arrowtown hotel by private vehicle, and head straight into the hills around Queenstown to make the most of the morning light. From a high vantage point like Skippers Saddle, enjoy spectacular views of not only Queenstown, Frankton and Arrowtown, but the entire Wakatipu Basin.

With the help of your guide, a professional photographer, learn how to get the best out of your camera, and master manual settings like aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Then, turn your lens towards the stunning landscapes below, and follow your guide’s advice on composition and lighting as you try your hand at landscape photography. After taking in the views from above, your tour route depends on your individual preferences.
Kawarau River

one hour Admission included

The wild and rugged hills and mountains east of Queenstown. Gold mining history, with a possible visit to a historic gold mining village.
Nevis Road

7 hours

As the tour is a private tour, and the itinerary can vary according to your preferences, and the weather, we explore the region before returning you to your accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Orchard Cottage
Hurley's of Queenstown
Matterhorn Lodge
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
Esplanade Queenstown
Arrowtown Motel Apartments
Alpha Lodge
Whistler Holiday Apartments
Bella Vista Queenstown
voco Queenstown by IHG
Alexis Motels and Apartments
Rosewood Matakauri

and 64 more pickup points

Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in the Queenstown area. We can also arrange pickup outside of the Queenstown, Frankton, and Arrowtown area. This may change the itinerary of the tour depending on the location.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.