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 morning and afternoon tea

- BYO Lunch

- Optional $25pp packed lunch available

- 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.

We can stop off at a suitable cafe / bakery after pickup for clients to purchase their own lunch.

Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.

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.. 

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