Take a step back in time and explore the Old Gold Mining Country by horseback in this fantastic Lake Trek and Gold Panning tour. For a unique way to discover Queenstown and its surrounding gems, look no further than this tour. Beginning with a one hour horse trek over the Ben Lomond Station, you'll travel across diverse terrain including creek crossings before reaching lake-front riding adding to the charm of this tour. Following your trek each rider will spend half an hour taking a step back in time with the opportunity to experience gold panning. Throughout your 1.5 hour journey, you'll be assisted by your knowledgable guides and talented horses, leaving you in very safe hands!
With all equipment included in the tour including helmets, saddlebags and more, all you have to bring is your camera and an adventurous spirit and you'll be ready for a day you'll never want to end! Be sure to wear covered in shoes and long pants or jeans for safety reasons! Do it by morning or opt for an afternoon tour as the perfect way to finish your day - whatever you choose the scenery you will encounter is bound to take your breath away. *SEASONAL TOUR : Oct - May only.
Note
- This experience is no longer available and will be removed shortly
Inclusions
- Gentle 1 hour horse trek over the beautiful Ben Lomond Station, with some creek crossings and lake-front riding
- A half hour experience of gold panning for each rider
- Half chaps, gloves, saddlebags, wet weather gear and helmets
- Mystery gift after the trek
- Transfers from selected hotels (see below)
Seasons
- This tour is available between October-May
Time
- This tour departs daily at 9am, 12pm and 3pm
- Closed Christmas Day 25th December
Duration
- Please allow 1.5 hours for the whole experience
Location
- Tours departs from The Station Central Queenstown
Hotel Pickup
- Transfers from following hotels are also available;
- Nomad Backpackers
- Crowne Plaza
- Absoloot Backpackers
- Novotel
- St James Apartments
- Adventure
- Queenstown Hostel
- Bumbles Backpackers
- Rydges
- YHA (Central and Lakefront)
What To Bring
- Water
- Long trousers/jeans
- Covered shoes
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
Additional Information
- No experience necessary - Whether your a fist timer or born in the saddle, we have 17 beautiful horses of various breeds to suit your experience. Safety is paramount so we hand pick each horse to match its rider
- Treks may be amended or cancelled at the discretion of our staff
- There is always an element of risk with horse riding. All practical steps have been taken for your safety however Ben Lomond Station Horse Trekking Co. cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, loss or damage to equipment
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
