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Tours  and 
Experiences

YOU are the driver.

Tours & Experiences have arrived at Drive Otago, and YOU are the one behind the wheel!

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We have a constantly evolving and revolving fleet of unique enthusiast cars to get behind the wheel of, so check back regularly to see what we have on offer.

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Hop in, get your seat right, put on your favourite tunes and enjoy the journey, as we guide you through incredible roads, sights and experiences in the lead car.

 

Self-drive packages are inclusive of everything in the description, as well as fuel, insurance and GST. You have the option to reduce the insurance excess with an additional fee - (see at bottom of page)​

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Option A 

2-3 Hours

YOU DRIVE
Makarora Return Drive

  • Your pick of a BMW 1M, 1M V8, E36 V8, E63 M6 V10 or E9x M3

  • A truly special drive along the scenic road between Lake Hāwea and Makarora, with some of the best flowing curves the region has to offer.

  • A stop in Makarora for a refreshment and the chance to swap cars for the return.​ (this depends what vehicles are on the tour on the day)

  • We then head back along the road in the opposite direction to see an entirely different perspective of both Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea with surrounding mountains.

  • There are multiple stops at popular viewpoints and lookouts along the way, so bring your camera!

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We can also venture further and visit the Blue Pools - another must-see in the area. This can be added on to the drive for an additional $135.00. Allow for an extra 1 hour for this.​

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$665.00

(Additional Driver $99.00)

*Driver must be aged 21+

*(Crash Cushion -see below)

Option B

3-4 Hours

YOU DRIVE
Crown Range/Kawarau Gorge Loop

  • Your pick of a BMW 1M, 1M V8, E36 V8, E63 M6 V10 or E9x M3

  • This includes a drive along the scenic road starting in Lake Hāwea out to Cromwell where we stop at Highlands Motorsport Park.

  • We then head back through the Kawarau Gorge, through the Gibbston Valley vineyards. 

  • A drive through the famous Arrowtown village.

  • From there we head up the Crown Range to over 1000m in altitude at the summit carpark.

  • The option to then swap vehicles at the Crown Range summit (this depends what vehicles are on the tour on the day).

  • A stop at the famous Cardrona Hotel for a photo and a refreshment (no alcohol can be consumed unfortunately).

  • From there we head down the Cardrona Valley into Wanaka and finally back to Lake Hāwea to finish the drive.

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$795.00

(Additional Driver $99.00)

*Driver must be aged 21+

*(Crash Cushion -see below)

Option C

5-6 Hours

YOU DRIVE
Highlands Motorsport Park Track Laps Run*

  • ​Your pick of a BMW 1M, 1M V8, E36 V8, E63 M6 V10 or E9x M3

  • This includes a drive along the scenic road starting in Lake Hāwea out to Cromwell where we stop at Highlands Motorsport Park.

  • 2 tour laps of the world class racetrack (behind a pace car).

  • Breakfast and coffee/tea included.

  • We then head back through the Kawarau Gorge, through the Gibbston Valley vineyards. 

  • A drive through the famous Arrowtown village.

  • From there we head up the Crown Range to over 1000m in altitude at the summit carpark.

  • The option to then swap vehicles at the Crown Range summit (this depends what vehicles are on the tour on the day).

  • A stop at the famous Cardrona Hotel for a photo and a refreshment (no alcohol can be consumed unfortunately).

  • From there we head down the Cardrona Valley into Wanaka and finally back to Lake Hāwea to finish the drive.

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There are lots of other exciting activities to be enjoyed at Highlands Motorsport Park such as Hot Laps in a Lamborghini, Go-Karting, Museum tours and much much more. You will be able to explore these whilst there if you wish to.

 

*only available on certain days so please reach out and let us know what date you had in mind.

*this is only run on dry weather days in warmer months of the year (due to rain and icy roads) and will be switched to an alternative experience if the weather is wet and the value difference refunded or credited.

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$995.00

(Additional Driver $99.00)

*Driver must be aged 30+

*(Crash Cushion -see below)

Drive Otago Crash Cushion

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Should you damage the vehicle in any way, including in an accident, there is a maximum $5000 excess payable to Drive Otago. This can be reduced to a maximum excess payable of $1000 by taking out our Drive Otago Crash Cusion for an additional $125.00 per booking of Tours & Experiences.

 

Good deal, right?

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