&quot;We love it because Nomad Safaris&nbsp;have created something different with this trip. It&#39;s a fast paced adventure that&#39;s a whole lot more exciting than most heritage tours. We think the combination of historical Macetown and an incredible 4WD road trip is a pretty awesome idea!&quot;

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	Outback New Zealand Limited reserves the absolute right to cancel any scheduled departures as a result of road or weather conditions
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	Outback New Zealand Limited reserves the absolute right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour
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	Clients will be advised as soon as possible of any cancellation or part cancellation (and will be entitled to a full refund or refund of that part of the trip that has been unable to be completed
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	<li>Bookings cancelled more than 24 hours before the trip will incur no cancellation fee</li>
	<li>Bookings cancelled within 24 hours of departure will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee</li>
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	<li>Bring drinking water and a camera!</li>
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These trips journey into the past along high and narrow roads hacked into the sheer cliffs and visit abandoned gold mining towns that were once bustling with miners. You have the chance to explore renovated buildings and old mining equipment.

Up to 50 crossings of the Arrow River ensures the journey to Macetown is a true off-road experience.

You will stop at a suitable place on the river where, before giving you your own gold pan, the driver will demonstrate the techniques used by the early prospectors.&nbsp; Small flakes of gold can still be found.

On the&nbsp;Macetown road we use a Land Rover Defender.

Not a lot of walking is required.&nbsp; Some of it may be on uneven ground but it is not necessary to get out of the vehicle

This is an action packed 4WD trip that combines an&nbsp;exciting drive with all the best of Macetown&#39;s history!&nbsp;

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You&#39;ll start from&nbsp;Queenstown and head&nbsp;out on your adventure towards Arrowtown. Once you arrive you&#39;ll be shown the historic Chinese Settlers Village and the filming location of the Ford of Bruinen in the Lord of the Rings!

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Continuing on to Macetown, you&#39;ll experience the first of 25 river crossings over the Arrow River! When you eventually hit the&nbsp;the Macetown track, you&#39;ll be&nbsp;passing through Soho Creek and Britannia Terrace where you&#39;ll see famous landmarks and hear stories about the history of the area!&nbsp;

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Arriving in Macetown, you&#39;ll have the chance to visit the recently restored heritage site of Smith&rsquo;s Bakehouse. You&#39;ll also be able to explore the gold mining settlement and learn about the history of Needham&rsquo;s Cottage. 
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Your historical adventure continues with a visit Anderson&rsquo;s Battery - the only stamping battery with an iron frame in Otago!&nbsp;

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Afterwards, it&#39;s time to head back to the Arrow River to try a spot of gold panning! Immerse yourself in the history and excitement of the area and Nomad&#39;s guides give you tips and trick to find some gold!&nbsp;

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Throughout your journey, you&#39;ll also have the chance to enjoy a true off road experience as Noma&#39;ds guides navigate the rocky landscapes and winding roads in expert fashion. Strap yourselves in for the trip of a lifetime!

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Tours leave at 8:00 am and 1:30 pm and take approximately 4.5 hours.&nbsp;

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Nomad Safaris

(The) Last Resort, 6 Memorial St, Queenstown

(The) Lodges, 8 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown

(The) Lofts Apartments, 61 Shotover St, Queenstown

(The) Rees, 377 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

(The) Spire, 3-5 Church Street, Queenstown

(The) Waterfront, 109 Beach St, Queenstown

Absoloot Backpackers - (MEET AT INFO & TRACK)

Adventure Q2 Hostel, 5 Athol St, Queenstown  (MEET AT INFO & TRACK)

Adventure Queenstown - (MEET AT INFO & TRACK)

Alexis Motel and Apartments, 69 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Amber Lodge, 1 Gorge Rd, Queenstown

Amity Lodge, 7 Melbourne St, Queenstown

Aspen Lodge, 11 Gorge Rd, Queenstown

Autoline Motel & Apartments, 2/4 Dublin Street, Queenstown

Azur Lodge, 23 Mackinnon Terrace, Sunshine Bay, Queenstown

Bella Vista, 36 Robins Rd, Queenstown

Black Sheep Backpackers, 13 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Blue Peaks Apartments, 8 Coronation Dr, Queenstown 

Blue Peaks Lodge, 11 Sydney Street, Queenstown

Breakfree the Point, 239 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Browns Boutique Hotel, 26 Isle St, Queenstown

Butterfli Lodge, 62 Thompson St, Queenstown

Caples Court Motel, 20 Stanley St, Queenstown

Carlin Boutique Hotel, 43 Hallenstein Street, Queenstown 

Central Ridge Boutique Hotel, 4 Sydney St, Queenstown

Chalet Queenstown, 1 Dublin St, Queenstown

Colonial Village Motel, 136 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Lakeview, 88 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront, 27 Frankton Rd, Queenstown 

Coronation Lodge, 10 Coronation Drive, Queenstown

Coronet View Apartments, 30 Huff St, Queenstown

Creeksyde Holiday Park, 54 Robins Rd, Queenstown

Crowne Plaza Hotel, 93 Beach St, Queenstown

Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels, 10 Isle St, Queenstown

Deco Backpackers, 52 Man St, Queenstown

Earnslaw Lodge, 77 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Eichardt's Private Hotel, 2 Marine Parade, Queenstown 

Flaming Kiwi Backpackers, 39 Robins Rd, Queenstown

Garden Court Suites & Apartments, 41 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Haka Lodge, 6 Henry St, Queenstown

Heartland Hotel & Scenic Suites, 27 Stanley St, Queenstown

Heritage Hotel, 91 Fernhill Rd, Fernhill, Queenstown 

Hilton, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Peninsula Road, Kawarau Heights

Hippo Lodge Backpackers, 4 Anderson Heights, Queenstown

Holiday Inn Express Queenstown Town Centre, Cnr Stanley and Sydney St, Queenstown 

Holiday Inn Frankton Rd, 594 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Holiday Inn Remarkables Park, 28 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 

Hurley's of Queenstown, Cnr Frankton Rd. & Melbourne St, Queenstown 

INFO & TRACK, 37 Shotover Street

Kamana Lakehouse, 139 Fernhill Rd, Fernhill, Queenstown,

Lakefront Apartments, 26 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown

Lakeside Motel, 18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown

Lomond Lodge, 33 Man St, Queenstown

LQ Hotel (La Quinta by Wyndham), 18 Mountain Ash Drive, Remarkables Park, Frankton

Lylo - (MEET AT INFO & TRACK) 

Mantra Apartments / Luxury Lake Suites, 875 Frankton Rd,Frankton, Queenstown

Melbourne Lodge, 35 Melbourne St, Queenstown,

Mercure Hotel, Sainsbury Road, Fernhill, Queenstown

mi-pad Queenstown Hotel, 4 Henry Street, Queenstown

Millennium Hotel, 32 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Nomads Backpackers, 5-11 Church St, Queenstown 

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Marine Parade, Queenstown 

Oaks Club Shores, 327/343 Frankton Rd, Queenstown,

Oaks Club Suites, 171/179 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Peppers Beacon, 34 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown

Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd, Queenstown,

Platinum Queenstown Villas, 96 Fernhill Road, Queenstown

QT Queenstown, 30 Brunswick Street, Queenstown 

Queenstown House Boutique B&B, 69 Hallenstein St, Queenstown

Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park, 4 Cemetery Rd, Queenstown

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, 21 Robins Rd, Queenstown 

Ramada Remarkables Park, Remarkables Park Town Centre Hawthorne Drive, Frankton

Ramada Suites Frankton, 24 Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park, Queenstown

Ramada Town Centre , 24 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Reavers Lodge, 56 Hamilton Rd, Queenstown

Ridge Resort, 67 Goldfield Heights, Queenstown 

Rydges Hotel, 38/54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown

Sherwood Hotel, 554 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Sofitel, 8 Duke St, Queenstown

Southern Laughter Backpackers, 4 Isle St, Queenstown 

Spinnaker Bay Executive Apartments, 151 Frankton Rd, Queenstown 

St Moritz Hotel, 10/18 Brunswick St, Queenstown, 

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile, 20 Grant Road, Frankton

Swiss-Belsuites POUNAMU, 110 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Tahuna Pod Hostel, 11 Henry St, Queenstown

The Glebe Apartments, 1 Beetham St, Queenstown

Turner Heights Townhouses, 14 Turner St, Queenstown

Villa Del Lago, 249 Frankton Rd, Queenstown

Whistler Apartments, 15-17 Gorge Rd, Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown, 32 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton

Wyndham Garden, 32 Red Oaks Dr, Frankton

It was scary, uplifting and just the best way ever to spend a rainy Saturday in a rover !! Thanks everyone who was there

Absolute professional.

Great tour! Very scenic and relaxing trip. Kudos to our driver.

Perfect in every way

Amazing day. Guide was incredibly patient and knowledgeable with a great sense of humor

This is a must do tour

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	<li>Exciting 4WD off road experience with over 25 river crossings</li>
	<li>Explore the remains of Macetown township</li>
	<li>Visit the Chinese Settlers Village and the filming location of the Ford of Bruinen in the Lord of the Rings.</li>
	<li>Gold pan in the Arrow River</li>
	<li>Learn about Macetown history at&nbsp;Smith&rsquo;s Bakehouse and&nbsp;Anderson&rsquo;s Battery</li>
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