Queenstown to Middlemarch

From NZD$190

Departs from: Tours from Queenstown

Duration: 5 hours

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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.

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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

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Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

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Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

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