Nomad Safaris - Macetown

The Macetown 4WD tour departs from Queenstown heading out to Arrowtown. Once in Arrowtown you will be shown the historic Chinese Settlers Village and the filming location of the Ford of Bruinen in the Lord of the Rings.

Enroute to Macetown you will cross the Arrow River some 25 times before reaching Macetown. On the Macetown track you will pass through Soho Creek and Britannia Terrace. Both locations provide landmarks and insightful stories into the history of this interesting area.

Upon arrival in Macetown you will be taken to the heritage site of Smith’s Bakehouse, which has recently been restored by the Department of Conservation. Explore the gold mining settlement and learn the history of Needham’s Cottage.

Not far beyond Macetown is Anderson’s Battery. Learn about the only stamping battery with an iron frame in Otago.

Leaving Anderson’s Battery you will start making your way back to Arrowtown along the Macetown Track. Try your hand at gold panning on the Arrow River as our guides teach you the techniques to pan for gold and feel the excitement that drew many people to this area.

The Macetown experience is true off road driving as the experienced guides show you what these 4x4s can do. But rest assured with one of the founding members of Tread Lightly! NZ you will be with one of the most responsible 4WD tours around. This off road adventure really puts the 4x4s through their paces making it so much more than other heritage tours.

Terms u0026 ConditionsrnPrepayment by credit card (Visa/Mastercard/UnionPay/JCB/Amex) and subsequent email confirmation by Outback New Zealand Limited (trading as Nomad Safaris) is accepted as confirmation of your booking.rnAll Prices and transactions are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Due to exchange rate fluctuations, at times there may be some variance. A variance my also occur in amounts refunded compared to the amount initially charged. Outback New Zealand Limited does not accept any liability for these variances or any subsequent credit card/bank charges relating to these transactions.rnThe name that will appear on your statement is Outback New Zealand Ltd. (trading as Nomad Safaris)rnAll and any information provided to Outback New Zealand Limited will be treated with strict confidentiality. No information will be passed on further than the original booking, except incase of emergency, for example, missing persons details will be given to the appropriate authorities for search and rescue purposes.rnTrip CancellationrnOutback New Zealand Limited reserves the absolute right to cancel any scheduled departures as a result of road or weather conditions.rnOutback New Zealand Limited reserves the absolute right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour.rnClients will be advised as soon as possible of any cancellation or part cancellation (in these instances, clients will be entitled to a full refund or part refund for the section of the trip that was incomplete)rnFull refund issued if travel is disrupted by a change in Covid-19 alert levels/lockdownrnRefundsrnBookings cancelled more than 24 hours before the trip will incur no cancellation fee.rnBookings cancelled within 24 hours of departure will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee.rnCustomers who do not turn up for a departure will not be entitled to any refund.rnRefunds will only be issued through the original booking office.rnLost PropertyrnNo responsibility is accepted for loss or damage to client’s personal property whilst on any trip.rnLimitation of LiabilityrnOutback New Zealand Limited accepts no liability for any act or omission arising from a tour (including any arising from a tour not taking place) and the passenger releases, waives and holds harmless Outback New Zealand Limited, its officers and/or its employees from all claims, losses, damages or expenses which arise during or in conjunction with a tour provided by Outback New Zealand Limited. This includes any claims for damage caused by negligence of Outback New Zealand Limited, its officers and/or its employees, and includes any claim for any costs including legal fees that may be incurred as a result of any such claims, losses, damages or expenses whether valid or not.rnOutback New Zealand Limited does not accept any liability for the acts, omissions, or default whether negligent or otherwise of those companies or other persons providing services in connection with a tour by Outback New Zealand Limited.rnWithout limiting the above, Outback New Zealand Limited shall be under no obligation or liability to any person as a result of any inaccuracy, mis-description or changes to any tour made by Outback New Zealand Limited or any other party.rnIndemnityrnThe passenger indemnifies Outback New Zealand Limited, its officers and/or its employees against all claims, losses, damages or expenses (including any costs including legal fees that may be incurred as a result of any claims, losses, damages or expenses whether valid or not) that he or she or their executors, administrators, next of kin, successors or assignees may have or assert for any claims, losses, damages or expenses whether valid or not.rnActs of GodrnOutback New Zealand Limited has no liability for losses or additional expenses incurred by passengers due to sickness, weather, strikes, delays or changes in air or other transport services, force majeure, Act of God, or other causes outside the control of Outback New Zealand LimitedrnStatutory Protections – New Zealand LawrnThese terms and conditions are to be read subject to the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986 and do not affect the customer’s rights as expressed in the Acts.rnTrade Tu0026CrnRefundsrnBookings cancelled within 24 hours of departure will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee.rnCustomers who do not turn up for a departure will not be entitled to any refund. You will be invoiced for the full nett amount of the booking.rnRefunds will only be issued through the original booking office.rnTrip CancellationrnOutback New Zealand Limited reserves the absolute right to cancel any scheduled departures as a result of road or weather conditions.rnOutback New Zealand Limited reserves the absolute right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour.rnClients will be advised as soon as possible of any cancellation or part cancellation (and will be entitled to a full refund or refund of that part of the trip that has been unable to be completed.rnMinimum numbersrnMinimum numbers of 2 passengers (paying adults rate) are required to confirm all trips. On NZ statutory holidays, minimum numbers of 4 passengers (paying adult rate) apply to all trips.rnOutback New Zealand Ltd reserves the right to suggest other dates if a single person is the only person travelling on the day.rnLost PropertyrnNo responsibility is accepted for loss or damage to client’s personal property whilst on any trip.rnLimitation of LiabilityrnOutback New Zealand Limited accepts no liability for any act or omission arising from a tour (including any arising from a tour not taking place) and the passenger releases, waives and holds harmless Outback New Zealand Limited, its officers and/or its employees from all claims, losses, damages or expenses which arise during or in conjunction with a tour provided by Outback New Zealand Limited. This includes any claims for damage caused by negligence of Outback New Zealand Limited, its officers and/or its employees, and includes any claim for any costs including legal fees that may be incurred as a result of any such claims, losses, damages or expenses whether valid or not.rnOutback New Zealand Limited does not accept any liability for the acts, omissions, or default whether negligent or otherwise of those companies or other persons providing services in connection with a tour by Outback New Zealand Limited.rnWithout limiting the above, Outback New Zealand Limited shall be under no obligation or liability to any person as a result of any inaccuracy, mis-description or changes to any tour by Outback New Zealand Limited or any other party.rnIndemnityrnThe passenger indemnifies Outback New Zealand Limited, its officers and/or its employees against all claims, losses, damages or expenses (including any costs including legal fees that may be incurred as a result of any claims, losses, damages or expenses whether valid or not) that he or she or their executors, administrators, next of kin, successors or assignees may have or assert.rnActs of GodrnOutback New Zealand Limited has no liability for losses or additional expenses incurred by passengers due to sickness, weather, strikes, delays or changes in air or other transport services, force majeure, Act of God, or other causes outside the control of Outback New Zealand LimitedrnStatutory Protections – New Zealand LawrnThese terms and conditions are to be read subject to the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986 and do not affect the customer’s rights as expressed in the Acts.rn

Make sure to check in at the location  specified in your confirmation at least 15 minutes before the  tour begins.

Cancellations & Refunds

If your service provider cancels the tour or activity you have booked, then you are entitled to a full refund.

Happy Travels New Zealand does not refund in cash and can only refund back onto your Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

Fees paid to Happy Travels for credit card fees, deposits, bus tickets and luggage storage are non-refundable or transferable.

If you decide to cancel your activities or accommodation for any reason, a 50% Cancellation Fee will be applied. In addition to Happy Travels Cancellation Fee, you may also be liable for any cancellation fees charged by the service provider as per their own terms and conditions. It is therefore possible your cancellation fees could be up to 100% of the cost of the booking (for example cancellations made within 24hrs of travel).
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