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From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown

By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$21 per adult
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Overview

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 epicentre 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 Rees founded.

Activity location

  • Village Green
    • Athol Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Village Green
    • Athol Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$20.77 x 1 AdultNZ$20.77
Total
Price is NZ$20.77

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
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    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    App for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Smartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport
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    Food and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Village Green (Pass by)

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.

Queenstown Gardens (Pass by)

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.

St Peter's Anglican Church (Pass by)

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.

Williams Cottage (Pass by)

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.

RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise (Pass by)

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.

Lake Wakatipu (Pass by)

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.

Ballarat Street (Pass by)

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.

Waka 'n' Wave Sculpture (Pass by)

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.

Eichardt's Private Hotel (Pass by)

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.

The Remarkables Ski Area (Pass by)

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.

Queenstown Cemetery (Pass by)

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.

AJ Hackett Ledge Bungy & Swing (Pass by)

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.

Location

Activity location

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    Village Green
    • Athol Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Village Green
    • Athol Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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