Private Luxury Tour and Transfer Services
Heritage Tours
Explore Central Otago’s heritage sites and experience historic landmarks, heritage precincts and beautifully preserved historic buildings. Step back in time and explore the history and heritage of Central Otago.
Clutha River Heritage Cruise
NZD$290.00 per person, for booking of 2 people,
NZD$145.00 per person, for booking of 4 people.
A Clutha River Heritage Cruise is a journey back in time venturing through the spectacular scenery of the Roxburgh Gorge to the perfectly preserved gold mines (1860’s) of Doctors Point and Butchers Point.
Sit back, relax and soak in the scenery while your passionate skipper guide shares the history of the area.
You will get to view miners huts tucked away in the spectacular schist formations, along with an array of gold mining relics and experience one of the best preserved gold mines in New Zealand.
Tour Includes:
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Return private transfers from your accommodation in Clyde or Alexandra
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Private Heritage Cruise (Allow 2hours)
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Transfers from Cromwell, Queenstown or Wanaka are available at an additional cost
Please bring clothing according to the weather conditions on the day.
Cromwell and Bannockburn Tour
Price on Application
Visit the Bannockburn Sluicing's and explore the former goldfield and remains of the Stewart Town. Enjoy a 3.5km walk and you are sure to see remains of dams, water races, tunnels and towering cliff faces - all that is left of hills that have been sluiced away to find the precious gold. Enjoy lunch at a local award winning restaurant. After lunch you will visit the Cromwell Heritage Precinct. Step back in time to the gold rush and explore heritage buildings, many with artisan businesses in them, located on the shore of beautiful Lake Dunstan.
St Bathans and Ophir Tour
Price on Application
Ophir is steeped in gold mining history and rich in charm. Located on the eastern banks of the Manuherikia River, Ophir was founded in 1863. It grew to become the biggest town in the Manuherikia Valley during the gold rush days. Today, the small town is rich in historical buildings, including New Zealand’s oldest post office.
You will also visit St Bathans, where you can enjoy a walk around the spectacular Blue Lake. The walk is an easy
2 km, along the spectacular cliffs and sluiced areas with iron remnants still scattered around.
