Departs from: Queenstown
Duration: 5 hours
Travel from Queenstown to Middlemarch on a full-day small-group journey through the heart of Central Otago, where gold rush legends, dramatic gorges and wide-open high country landscapes shape every mile. Departing the adventure capital in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes-Benz bus, you’ll follow rivers carved by time, pass through heritage towns frozen in gold rush glory, and uncover stories that bring this rugged region to life. With a passionate local guide leading the way, this is more than a transfer, it’s an odyssey through one of New Zealand’s most character-filled corners.
Itinerary
Why You’ll Love This Tour
Dramatic gorge landscapes and river valleys rich with gold rush history
Charming heritage towns with beautifully preserved 19th-century architecture
The hauntingly beautiful Blue Lake at St Bathans
Scenic high country roads framed by wide skies and mountain backdrops
A relaxed, small-group journey with plenty of storytelling along the way
A seamless connection between Queenstown and Middlemarch through iconic Otago scenery
What’s Included
Small group experience with a maximum of 16 guests
Fully guided road journey from Queenstown to Middlemarch
Luxury Mercedes-Benz transport
Morning tea stop with food available for purchase
Complimentary water and snacks
Hotel pickup in Queenstown
Why choose us
Famously passionate tour guides
Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.
Travel in comfort
Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.
Award-winning tours
Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.
Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated
Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.
Stories worth sharing
