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Best Day Trips from Queenstown

Lake mornings, alpine trails, adrenaline drops at the edge of every ridge. Curated day-trip ideas from Queenstown — sights you can comfortably see and return for dinner. All bookable through Viator.

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Day trips from Queenstown

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10h to 12h

Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown

Sit back, relax and let us host your full day Southland adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $176 a person

4h 30m

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

We will fly you from Queenstown over the Southern Alps with breathtakingly spectacular and endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $469 a person

13h

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $218 a person

4h 30m

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Take a journey with us deep into Middle Earth and explore unique Lord of the Rings filming locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring World Heritage N.P.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $100 a person

1h 30m

TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw.

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

From $70 a person

4h 30m

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

Sitting on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu is the small picturesque village of Glenorchy, the famous Paradise Valley, and world-famous Middle-earth magic.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $111 a person

Glenorchy Air Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly scenic flight past Lake Erskine

4h 30m

Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $465 a person

13h

Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound.

4.6★ · 565 reviews
Free cancellation

From $187 a person

12h 30m

Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown.

4.7★ · 660 reviews
Free cancellation

From $223 a person

13h

Mt Cook Small Group Scenic Day Tour from Queenstown

Get ready for an adventure or a relaxing day in the mountains!

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $162 a person

12h

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $156 a person

Cruise the Milford Sound fiord on a two hour nature boat cruise.

13h

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $247 a person

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

Discover Wānaka, Arrowtown and the spectacular Crown Range on a relaxed small-group day tour from Queenstown.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Full-day

From $123 a person

Unbelievable Apline views up to Mount Cook

12h

Mt Cook Full-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown

In the heart of the South Island, New Zealand boasts its tallest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, also known as the "Cloud Piercer." Nestled among the Southern Alps, above a small alpine...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $170 a person

Milford Sound Fly | Explore | Fly passengers walking along the foreshore

4h 30m

Milford Sound Scenic Fly & Explore Day Trip from Queenstown

A chance to do Milford differently and capture a different perspective away from the crowds.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $383 a person

Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

This half-day 4WD heritage tour explores the dramatic Skippers Canyon, following the historic Skippers Road, hand-built during the Otago gold rush and carved into the cliffs above...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $181 a person

Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $453 a person

Discover boutique cellar door and vineyard locations

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting off into the Gibbston...

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $164 a person

Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

Start your evening cruising along the waters of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw steamship or the sleek Spirit of Queenstown.