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From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown
Queenstown
Informations importantes
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Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
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Les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants peuvent voyager dans une poussette ou un landau
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Les options de transport sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Toutes les zones et surfaces sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
Politique d'annulation
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Queenstown has a dramatic history of transformation. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how a remote pastoral homestead on the shores of Lake Wakatipu became a chaotic gold rush camp, before evolving into a world-class resort. The tour starts at the Village Green, once the epicenter of the 1862 gold rush that transformed the landscape overnight. You’ll discover how the TSS Earnslaw steamship became the lifeline of remote lake communities and how A.J. Hackett’s first commercial bungy jump in 1988 sparked Queenstown’s reinvention as the “Adventure Capital of the World.” The tour ends at the historic Queenstown Cemetery on Brecon Street, offering panoramic views across the town Ree...
Points forts
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accès à vie à cette visite en anglais avant et après votre date de réservation
Accès hors ligne à l'audio, aux cartes et aux géodonnées
Flexibilité pour explorer à votre rythme avec une visite GPS autoguidée
Application pour Android et iOS
Indications pour le point de départ afin que lorsque vous êtes au bon endroit, la visite commence
Smartphone et écouteurs
Transport
Nourriture et boisson
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Village Green
This tour begins at The Village Green. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Retour
Kiwi Park Queenstown
Kiwi Park & Gondola & Cemetery.
From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown
Queenstown
À propos
Queenstown has a dramatic history of transformation. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how a remote pastoral homestead on the shores of Lake Wakatipu became a chaotic gold rush camp, before evolving into a world-class resort. The tour starts at the Village Green, once the epicenter of the 1862 gold rush that transformed the landscape overnight. You’ll discover how the TSS Earnslaw steamship became the lifeline of remote lake communities and how A.J. Hackett’s first commercial bungy jump in 1988 sparked Queenstown’s reinvention as the “Adventure Capital of the World.” The tour ends at the historic Queenstown Cemetery on Brecon Street, offering panoramic views across the town Ree...
Points forts
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accès à vie à cette visite en anglais avant et après votre date de réservation
Accès hors ligne à l'audio, aux cartes et aux géodonnées
Flexibilité pour explorer à votre rythme avec une visite GPS autoguidée
Application pour Android et iOS
Indications pour le point de départ afin que lorsque vous êtes au bon endroit, la visite commence
Smartphone et écouteurs
Transport
Nourriture et boisson
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Village Green
This tour begins at The Village Green. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Retour
Kiwi Park Queenstown
Kiwi Park & Gondola & Cemetery.
Itinéraire
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Village Green
You'll stand at the historic heart of Queenstown where thousands of prospectors camped during the 1862 gold rush that transformed this landscape overnight. Walk through this central gathering point and imagine the chaos of tents, claims offices, and fortune seekers that once filled this now-peaceful space.
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Jardins de Queenstown
Stroll through 15 hectares of magnificent gardens established in 1867 on William Gilbert Rees's former sheep farm, with towering trees and lakeside paths. Explore winding trails that showcase both native and exotic plantings while enjoying stunning views across Lake Wakatipu.
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St Peter's Anglican Church
Admire this charming historic church with its impressive pipe organ dating from 1874, one of the town's most enduring landmarks. Step inside to discover the beautiful interior and learn how this community gathering place served gold rush settlers.
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Williams Cottage
Pass one of Queenstown's oldest surviving buildings from the gold rush era, a humble stone cottage that weathered the devastating fires of the 1870s. Marvel at the sturdy construction that helped this simple dwelling outlast the chaotic boom-town days.
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TSS Earnslaw - RealNZ
See where the iconic 1912 steamship docks, the vintage vessel that became the lifeline for remote lake communities for over a century. Learn how this coal-fired steamer transported sheep, supplies, and settlers to isolated stations around Lake Wakatipu.
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Lac Wakatipu
Walk along the breathtaking shoreline of New Zealand's longest lake and discover why it appears to "breathe," rising and falling every 27 minutes. Enjoy panoramic views while hearing the ancient Māori legend of the sleeping giant whose heartbeat creates this mysterious rhythm.
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Ballarat Street
Encounter a massive pounamu (greenstone) mauri stone beside this historic bridge, placed here as a spiritual guardian. Touch the smooth greenstone for good luck as locals and visitors have done for years.
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Waka 'n' Wave Sculpture
View this striking contemporary sculpture representing a traditional Māori canoe on the lakefront. Discover its unofficial role in Queenstown's spirited nightlife traditions during this stop.
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Hôtel privé d'Eichardt
Pass this elegant stone building dating from 1871, one of the few structures to survive the town's devastating fires. Admire the historic architecture of what remains Queenstown's most prestigious waterfront accommodation.
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Le domaine skiable des Remarkables
Stop at a special vantage point offering spectacular views of 'The Remarkables' jagged mountain peaks across the lake. Marvel at this dramatic alpine backdrop that has captivated visitors since the gold rush era.
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Queenstown Cemetery
Explore the historic cemetery on Brecon Street where Queenstown's pioneers rest, including founder William Gilbert Rees. Enjoy panoramic views across the town from this peaceful hillside location.
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AJ Hackett Ledge Bungy & Swing
Learn how the world's first commercial bungy jump launched from the Kawarau Bridge in 1988 transformed Queenstown forever. Discover how this daring leap sparked the town's reinvention as the "Adventure Capital of the World.
