JOIN QUEENSTOWN'S MOST EXPERIENCED 4WD
GUIDE ON A PRIVATE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TOUR
P R I V A T E F U L L D A Y E X P E D I T I O N
PISA RANGE
PISA RANGE
PRIVATE PASSENGER TOUR
PISA RANGE
ADVENTURE
This full day expedition provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the stunning Pisa and Criffel Mountain Ranges by 4 wheel drive. From the Cardrona Valley floor, we ascend through the tussock high country to a desolate wind swept alpine region sculptured by its harsh exposed environment. Once on the summit (1963m Mt Pisa), we are rewarded with a 360 degree smorgasbord of views including Lakes Wanaka. Hawea and Dunstan, with Cromwell town ship in sight as well as the Dunstan and Hawkdun Ranges. This tour provides a rare opportunity to explore a pristine alpine environment which is only accessible by 4 wheel drive vehicle 2-3 months a year.
Access requirements:
- Minimum 3 days notice for bookings.
- Dry weather only
WHY CHOOSE US ? Del has 35 years of commercial 4WD experience All tours are PRIVATE
This full day expedition provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the stunning Pisa and Criffel Mountain Ranges by 4 wheel drive. From the Cardrona Valley floor, we ascend through the tussock high country to a desolate wind swept alpine region sculptured by its harsh exposed environment. Once on the summit (1963m Mt Pisa), we are rewarded with a 360 degree smorgasbord of views including Lakes Wanaka. Hawea and Dunstan, with Cromwell town ship in sight as well as the Dunstan and Hawkdun Ranges. This tour provides a rare opportunity to explore a pristine alpine environment which is only accessible by 4 wheel drive vehicle 2-3 months a year.
Access requirements:
- Tour requires minimum 3 days notice for bookings.
- Pisa Range tour is only operated in dry weather.
This full day expedition provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the stunning Pisa and Criffel Mountain Ranges by 4 wheel drive. From the Cardrona Valley floor, we ascend through the tussock high country to a desolate wind swept alpine region sculptured by its harsh exposed environment. Once on the summit (1963m Mt Pisa), we are rewarded with a 360 degree smorgasbord of views including Lakes Wanaka. Hawea and Dunstan, with Cromwell town ship in sight as well as the Dunstan and Hawkdun Ranges. This tour provides a rare opportunity to explore a pristine alpine environment which is only accessible by 4 wheel drive vehicle 2-3 months a year.
Access requirements:
- Minimum 3 days notice for bookings.
- Dry weather only tour.
FULL DAY
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Adult : NZ$800 per person
Couple : NZ$1600 Private tour
3rd and 4th Adult : $395 per person
Child : NZ$300
Minimum 2 Adults
4 maximum guests per vehicle
Includes lunch & refreshments
Departures 8am flexable
Tour length Up to 8 hours
Group bookings POA
FULL DAY PRIVATE PISA RANGE
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INFORMATION
- This is a private tour, no other passengers
- Minimum 2 Adults, Maximum 4 passengers
- Includes lunch & morning tea
- Up to 8 hours ex Queenstown
- Includes 15% NZ Goods & Services Tax
Payment can be made direct on the day with credit cards, eftpos or cash.
Leaving Queenstown we head over the Crown Range and follow on to the Cardrona Valley. Last coffee stop at the Cardrona village before we climb up onto the top of the Criffel Range at around 1500m. From here we start the 4WD section crossing onto Department of Conservation land and into the Pisa Conservation Area. Following a fun 4WD track we steadily climb to Mt Pisa at 1963m and its spectacular 360 vantage point. We spend the day exploring down to a remote alpine lake and back up towards some amazing rock tors sticking out of the raw, barren, wind swept alpine environment. We finish the day with a well earned drink at one of New Zealand's oldest pubs, the 1863 Cardrona Hotel.
Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.
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REVIEWS
We booked the Pisa Range tour to see something a bit different and we were not disappointed. The road trip to the summit was full of interest and beautiful vistas. A stop at an alpine hut for morning tea was well timed. More climbing in our comfortable vehicle led us to the summit and 360 degree views of the Southern Alps, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Lake Dunstan, Cromwell and Alexandra – breath-taking! We enjoyed a tasty lunch at the summit taking in the views. At times we were above pockets of snow. Then there were the side trips to view alpine lakes and impressive rock tors. Plenty of opportunities for photos, we were never rushed and Del was full of information about the area’s rock formations, plant and bird life. This would have to rate as one of the best tours we have done. Del is a fantastic driver and tour guide, full of information and humour and gave us a wonderful day on Mt Pisa. We have no hesitation in recommending him and this tour.
Peter and Jacquie, Hamilton NZ.2020
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HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the Pisa Range
- Climb to 1963m, Mt Pisa
- Lake Wanaka views
- Lake Hawea views
- Lake Dunstan views
- Mt Aspiring views
- Central Otago views
- Visit Lake McKay
- Traverse the tussock high country
- Explore the alpine region
- Towering rock tors
and much more..
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WHY CHOOSE US
- All tours are PRIVATE...its your tour
- Local family business run by kiwis
- Del has been guiding tourists since 1990
- 35 years tourism guiding experience
- It's your trip and we make time for you
- Flexible and personalised experiences
- No buses or vans !!
We are extremely professional and pay attention to detail
Extremely comfortable expedition class vehicles for exclusive passenger tours
FULL DAY PRIVATE PISA RANGE
-
INFORMATION
- This is a private tour, no other passengers
- Minimum 2 Adults, Maximum 4 passengers
- Includes lunch & morning tea
- Up to 8 hours ex Queenstown
- Includes 15% NZ Goods & Services Tax
Payment can be made direct on the day with credit cards, eftpos or cash.
Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.
-
HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the Pisa Range
- Climb to 1963m, Mt Pisa
- Lake Wanaka views
- Lake Hawea views
- Lake Dunstan views
- Mt Aspiring views
- Central Otago views
- Visit Lake McKay
- Traverse the tussock high country
- Explore the alpine region
- Towering rock tors
and much more..
-
WHY CHOOSE US
- All tours are PRIVATE...its your tour
- Local family business run by kiwis
- Del has been guiding tourists since 1990
- 35 years tourism guiding experience
- It's your trip and we make time for you
- Flexible and personalised experiences
- No buses or vans !!
We are extremely professional and pay attention to detail
Extremely comfortable expedition class vehicles for exclusive passenger tours
FULL DAY
Private Scenic Adventure
Couple NZ$1,600 (NZ$800 each)
3rd or 4th adult NZ$395
Child NZ$300
Minimum 2 adults
Maximum 4 guests per vehicle
Group bookings POA
Includes picnic lunch and refreshments
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Departures
8am
Private Tour times are flexible
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Tour length
Up to 8 hours
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ADDITIONAL IMAGES (click on first image to open gallery)
FULL DAY
Private Adventure
Couple NZ$1,600 (NZ$800 each)
3rd or 4th adult NZ$395
Child : NZ$300
Minimum 2 Adults
Maximum 4 guests per vehicle
Group bookings POA
Includes picnic lunch & refreshments
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Departures
8am
(flexible on private tour)
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Tour length
Up to 8 hours
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- HIGHLIGHTS
Includes all the highlights from the Skippers Canyon and Glenorchy half day tours.
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INFORMATION
Leaving Queenstown we head over the Crown Range and follow on to the Cardrona Valley. Last coffee stop at the Cardrona village before we climb up onto the top of the Criffel Range at around 1500m. From here we start the 4WD section crossing onto Department of Conservation land and into the Pisa Conservation Area. Following a fun 4WD track we steadily climb to Mt Pisa at 1963m and its spectacular 360 vantage point. We spend the day exploring down to a remote alpine lake and back up towards some amazing rock tors sticking out of the raw, barren, wind swept alpine environment. We finish the day with a well earned drink at one of New Zealand's oldest pubs, the 1863 Cardrona Hotel.
- Maximum 4 passengers
- Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea
- Duration up to 8 hours
- Includes 15% NZ Goods & Services Tax
Payment can be made direct on the day with credit cards, eftpos or cash.
Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.
-
REVIEWS
We booked the Pisa Range tour to see something a bit different and we were not disappointed. The road trip to the summit was full of interest and beautiful vistas. A stop at an alpine hut for morning tea was well timed. More climbing in our comfortable vehicle led us to the summit and 360 degree views of the Southern Alps, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Lake Dunstan, Cromwell and Alexandra – breath-taking! We enjoyed a tasty lunch at the summit taking in the views. At times we were above pockets of snow. Then there were the side trips to view alpine lakes and impressive rock tors. Plenty of opportunities for photos, we were never rushed and Del was full of information about the area’s rock formations, plant and bird life. This would have to rate as one of the best tours we have done. Del is a fantastic driver and tour guide, full of information and humour and gave us a wonderful day on Mt Pisa. We have no hesitation in recommending him and this tour.
Peter and Jacquie, Hamilton NZ.2020
-
HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the Pisa Range
- Climb to 1963m, Mt Pisa
- Lake Wanaka views
- Lake Hawea views
- Lake Dunstan views
- Mt Aspiring views
- Central Otago views
- Visit Lake McKay
- Traverse the tussock high country
- Explore the alpine region
- Towering rock tors
and much more..
-
WHY CHOOSE US
- All tours are PRIVATE...its your tour
- Local family business run by kiwis
- Del has been guiding tourists since 1990
- 35 years tourism guiding experience
- It's your trip and we make time for you
- Flexible and personalised experiences
- No buses or vans !!
We are extremely professional and pay attention to detail
Extremely comfortable expedition class vehicles for exclusive passenger tours
Additional videos
