Private Day Trip, TravelnGo

Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

★ 5.0 27 reviews

from $325.08 per group

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Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: Queenstown (meeting point set at booking)
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: TravelnGo

Overview

This is a private, six-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy, run by TravelnGo, built around a set list of lakeside and lookout stops with room to customise. Only your group travels in the vehicle, and the operator advertises full freedom to stop anywhere along the route for photos, coffee or anything else worth pausing for. The listed route runs from Moke Lake through Bob's Cove, Wilson Bay and Bennetts Bluff to Glenorchy itself, then out along the Road to Paradise before returning.

In practice the day mixes short walks with roadside viewpoints. Bob's Cove gets 45 minutes, the Glenorchy Walkway an hour, and the Road to Paradise another hour, while Wilson Bay and Diamond Lake are quick 10 to 15 minute stops. All admission on the listed itinerary is free. The vehicle is air conditioned, has onboard WiFi, and fuel and parking fees are covered.

It suits travellers who want a private drive in a vehicle not shared with other groups. Several reviewers described guides who adjusted the itinerary on the fly, including a visit to Ayrburn for afternoon tea and wine, and a day paced around older relatives. Meals and drinks are not included, though the operator will suggest or book cafes along the way. The tour is best for people with good mobility, since the walking and outdoor stops are a core part of the day.

Private car parked at a lakeside lookout above Lake Wakatipu near Glenorchy.

What's Included

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Fuel surcharge
Parking fees
Full freedom to explore with a custom itinerary, stop anywhere, anytime for photos, coffee, or more

Not Included

Meals
Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Moke LakeThe first stop, with 40 minutes at the lake.
Bob's Cove Track and nature walk45 minutes on the track and nature walk.
Wilson Bay and Bennetts Bluff10 minutes at Wilson Bay Track, then 20 minutes at Bennetts Bluff Lookout, passing Pigeon Island. Both free.
Glenorchy waterfront and Mrs Woolly's20 minutes at the Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve, then 45 minutes at Mrs Woolly's General Store.
Glenorchy WalkwayOne hour on the scenic walkway.
Diamond Lake and Road to Paradise15 minutes at Diamond Lake, then an hour on the Road to Paradise. Both stops are free.
Return to QueenstownThe total tour duration is six hours. The operator allows custom stops along the route.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking this one.

$325.08from, per group

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Bring your own food. Meals, coffee and tea are not included. The operator is happy to fit a cafe into the schedule or suggest a local favourite along the way.
Walking is involved. The trip suits travellers with good mobility, since the walking and outdoor stops are a central part of the day. Bob's Cove, the lagoon walkway and the Road to Paradise each take an hour or close to it.
Flexible pacing. The itinerary is custom. Reviewers repeatedly described guides who reshaped the day around their group, whether that meant extra photo stops, an afternoon tea and wine stop at Ayrburn or a slower pace for older travellers.
Ask about photos. Multiple reviewers praised their guide's photography and said they were taken to good angles and viewpoints for pictures. Asking your guide for photo help is clearly a reasonable request on this tour.
Weather matters. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer noted their luck with the weather, so conditions shape the day.
Kids and infants. Pushchairs are fine and infant seats are available, and one reviewer travelled happily with a young child. Service animals are allowed.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is best suited to travellers with good mobility because of the walking stops. Check the booking page for pickup and meeting point details before you go. Food and drink cost extra. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time receive no refund, and the whole trip depends on decent weather, with poor conditions leading to a reschedule or a full refund rather than the tour running regardless.

Common Questions

How Long Is The Glenorchy Day Trip?

The tour runs for six hours in total. That covers every listed stop from Moke Lake out to the Road to Paradise, plus the return to Queenstown.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Check the booking page before your travel date to confirm where the tour starts.

What Is Included In The Price?

Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, onboard WiFi, fuel, parking fees, and the freedom to customise the itinerary with stops along the way. All admission on the listed itinerary is free, and only your group takes part.

Are Meals And Entry Fees Extra?

Meals plus coffee and tea are not included, though the operator can suggest or book a cafe or restaurant to fit your schedule. Every stop on the listed itinerary is free to enter, so there are no admission fees to budget for.

Is It Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Pushchairs are accepted and infant seats are available, and one reviewer reported a guide who went out of her way to include a young child. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and suits travellers with good mobility because of the walking and outdoor stops.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted, with cut-off times based on local time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.