The Southern Compass audio walk: from $21, 1.5 h, and what to know
A self-guided audio walk through central Queenstown, From the Green to the Grave: A Queenstown Story, narrated by Virginia Driver of The Southern Compass. The VoiceMap app plays each story by GPS as you reach it, and works offline once the tour is downloaded. The walk is about 4 km and takes around 90 minutes, from the Village Green to the Queenstown Cemetery on Brecon Street, through the town's gold rush history and early buildings. It suits visitors who like history and want to go at their own pace.
- from
- $21
- takes
- 1.5 h
- where
- Queenstown
- check the weather
- Outdoors
- checked
- 22 October
From the operator's page, read 22 October 2026.
In short: The Southern Compass audio walk costs from $21, takes about 1.5 h and is in Queenstown. It is outdoors, so check the weather. These are the operator's own facts, read on the date shown; we have not tried it ourselves yet.
Where it is
Village Green, Athol Street, Queenstown. Every Orbus bus is $2.50 with a Bee Card; the bus pages have the route to the nearest stop.
What it costs
From $21, read from the operator’s page on 22 October 2026. Prices change; check before you book.
Who it suits
Bookable online on the operator's site.
What we checked
Price, place and the details above were read from the operator’s own page on 22 October 2026. We confirmed the activity runs. We have not tried it ourselves yet, and we do not vouch for the operator. Wrong number? Tell us and we fix it, date it and record it.
Questions
How much does The Southern Compass audio walk cost?
$21 from, read from the operator's page on 2026-10-22. Check their page before you go; prices change.
How long does The Southern Compass audio walk take?
About 1.5 h, by the operator's own figure.
Where is The Southern Compass audio walk?
Village Green, Athol Street, Queenstown.
Is The Southern Compass audio walk good in the rain?
It is outdoors, so a wet day is not ideal. The wet-day list on this site has the indoor options.