PISA RANGE

JOIN QUEENSTOWN'S MOST EXPERIENCED 4WD




GUIDE ON A PRIVATE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TOUR

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PISA RANGE

PISA RANGE

PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR


PISA RANGE

PHOTOGRAPHY

WHY CHOOSE US ?     Guide has 35+ years 4WD experience     All tours are PRIVATE

This full day expedition provides a wonderful opportunity to explore and photograph the stunning Pisa and Criffel Mountain Ranges by 4WD. 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 an pristine alpine environment which is only accessible by 4WD 2-3 months a year.


Due to access requirements, this tour requires minimum 3 days notice for bookings. Please contact us for details.

FULL DAY PRIVATE PISA RANGE



  • 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

    - Optional walk to Lake McKay

    - Traverse the tussock high country

    - Explore the alpine region

    - Towering rock tors

    and much more.. 

  • INFORMATION

    Due to access constraints with weather, we need at least 3 days notice to book this tour.  


    - Maximum 4 passengers

    - Includes, lunch, morning and afternoon 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.


    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. 

  • 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

FULL DAY


Private Photography 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

_____________________________

Departures

8am

Private Tour times are flexible

___________________________

Tour length

Up to 8 hours

PISA RANGE


  • 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

    - Optional walk to Lake McKay

    - Traverse the tussock high country

    - Explore the alpine region

    - Towering rock tors

    and much more.. 

  • INFORMATION

    Due to access constraints with weather, we need at least 3 days notice to book this tour.  


    - Maximum 4 passengers

    - Includes, lunch, morning and afternoon 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.


    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. 

  • 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

FULL DAY


Private Photography 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

_____________________________

Departures

8am

Private Tour times are flexible

___________________________

Tour length

Up to 8 hours


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

____________________________

Departures


8am

(flexible on private tour)

___________________________

Tour length


Up to 8 hours

Additional Pisa Range full day tour images (click on first image to open gallery)

Additional Pisa Range tour videos

  • 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.



    Due to access constraints with weather, we need at least 3 days notice to book this tour.  


    - 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.


  • 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

    - Optional walk to Lake McKay

    - Traverse the tussock high country

    - Explore the alpine region

    - Towering rock tors

    and much more.. 

  • 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