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New Arrowtown Tour - Out Now
Explore the South Island of New Zealand with self-guided audio tours that reveal the stories behind the landscapes.
The Southern Compass creates immersive walking, driving, and cycling tours in places like Queenstown, Arrowtown, Dunedin, Port Chalmers, the Otago Peninsula, and Waikaia, designed to be enjoyed at your own pace.
Our tours are delivered through the VoiceMap app, using GPS to play rich, professionally produced audio automatically as you walk, cycle, or drive. It’s like having a personal guide—without the schedules or crowds of a group tour.
Start whenever you like and pause whenever something catches your eye. Explore a historic street, step into a gallery, take photos, or stop for a coffee before continuing. Each tour is a complete experience, with the freedom to turn it into a half-day or full-day adventure.
Explore our tours below:
Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems Driving Tour
Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems Driving Tour
Your essential audio guide to the Otago Peninsula's wildlife, scenery, and secret spots, perfect for a half-day self-drive adventure.
Gold Rush Grandeur: A Dunedin Heritage Walk
Gold Rush Grandeur: A Dunedin Heritage Walk
Explore Dunedin's gold rush history and magnificent Victorian architecture on this 90-minute heritage walking tour.
Port Chalmers: A Walk through Otago's Historic Seaport
Port Chalmers: A Walk through Otago's Historic Seaport
Ideal for cruise passengers and visitors seeking a quick and engaging history of Port Chalmers.
Otago Harbour by Bike: A Storyteller's Tour
Otago Harbour by Bike: A Storyteller's Tour
Explore Otago Harbour's cycle paths on this self-guided audio tour, discovering Māori, gold rush and engineering stories.
Waikaia: Hidden Histories
Discover Waikaia’s golden past on this self-guided walking tour, where rivers, gold, and grit shaped a town that once moved for fortune.
From the Green to the Grave: A Queenstown Story
Explore Queenstown’s lakeside streets and gardens on a self-guided audio tour revealing stories of Māori legend, gold rush ambition, and modern adventure.
The Golden Thread: Tracing Arrowtown's Past
Walk Arrowtown’s historic streets on a self-guided tour exploring gold-rush history, heritage landmarks, and local legends.
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