Ring of Gold

Ring of Gold A true taste of Central… re-live the gold rush & the Lord of the rings Trilogy… try the liquid gold… admire the golden landscapes… Join us on the Ring of Gold tour, a scenic loop through the historic gold mining towns of Cromwell, Arrowtown and Cardrona. Travel in comfort with a small group and an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Relax, take in the stunning vistas, and be enthralled by the stories of the people and events, both real and imaginary that have shaped our history and landscape. Highlights of the tour include: Exploring charming and historic Arrowtown and Old Cromwell Discovering some dramatic ...

Taste of Central

Taste of Central Join us on one of our Taste of Central tours and our knowledgeable, local guides will ensure you sample the highlights of both our regional specialities and our local history. If you are a foodie or wine enthusiast, we offer a range of three different tours to suit your taste… The Roving Taste Sensation – Food and Wine Tour A foodies paradise…mouthwatering morsels… tasty tipples… gourmet lunch…eat…drink and be merry! Central’s reputation for its artisan produce is rapidly growing. Discover for yourself, as you roam ‘free range’ to Cromwell, Gibbston Valley and Arrowtown, stopping on route to sample and savour the true tastes of central. Lunch ...

Welcome to Lonely Mountain Tours

Lonely Mountain Tours is a boutique family run tour company based in idyllic Lake Wanaka, New Zealand.

We specialise in gourmet food, wine and Lord of the Rings day tours with a focus on providing a high quality, small group experience. We also cater for group incentives and customised single or multiday trips, both locally and around the South Island.

Our knowledgeable guides have lived in Wanaka for many years. They are passionate about the area and have extensive guiding experience both locally and around New Zealand.

Whether you are a foodie, a wine lover, a Lord of Rings fan or just want a true taste of our awesome Central Lakes region we have a tour for you…

Lord of the Rings – Ring of Gold Tour

Re-live the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the gold rush, try some liquid gold wine, explore historic Arrowtown and admire the golden landscapes. Whether you are a hard core LOTR fan or just loved the scenery and want to see more, this tour offers a true taste of Central’s character and charm. More »

Gourmet Tour – Roving Taste Sensation

Central Otago is a foodies paradise! Roam the region discovering a range of mouthwatering morsel and tasty tipples. Indulge in a gourmet mutli-plate lunch at an acclaimed local restaurant and take in Central’s magnificent scenery, stories and sights on route. More »

Wine Tours

Central Otago has a reputation for the world’s best Pinot Noir and is also home to a range of other award winning varieties. Choose from two tour options visiting a selection of friendly, boutique vineyards in different sub-regions. Whether you are a connoisseur or a novice our knowledgeable guides and passionate vintners will give you true taste of both the region and it’s wines. More »

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Rugby World Cup Activities

Don’t miss out on a visit to Lake Wanaka on your Rugby World Cup trip. For all the reasons why you should visit check out the video on this page. Whether you head for Wanaka or Queenstown make the most of your time here and contact us about personalised transport... Read more...

Lonely Mountain Tours ~ John Wellington, Tour Director ~ Wanaka, New Zealand
Freephone: 0800 663 7464 ~ Mobile: +64 (0)21 027 90039 ~ Email: tours@lonelymountain.co.nz