New Zealand · spring (Mar-May)

Spring in Queenstown: Best Things to Do (March-May)

Lake mornings, alpine trails, adrenaline drops at the edge of every ridge. Cherry blossoms, garden tours, spring festivals, outdoor markets and shoulder-season crowds in Queenstown — the best bookable spring activities before summer prices hit.

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Discover boutique cellar door and vineyard locations
6h

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
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
3h 30m

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $100 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
1h 15m

Queenstown Floating Sauna & Cold Plunge on Lake Whakatipu

Watershed is a floating sauna experience on Lake Whakatipu, where guests cycle between hot Finnish saunas and cold lake plunges while surrounded by Queenstown’s alpine scenery.

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  • Instant confirmation
From $38 a person
The Fellowship on Arcadia Station
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
Remarkable Shotover Canyons
25 min

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $120 a person
5h 30m

The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $117 a person
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Queenstown scenery
3h 30m

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

See Queenstown like never before as you take the ultimate leap of faith as you tandem skydive.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $212 a person
bike ride the Twin River trail into the famous Gibbston Valley wine region.
7h

Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

⭐Possibly the most outstanding wine tour by ebike in the country.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $72 a person
45 min

Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

Learn how it feels to fly on water and take a ride in Oxbow’s unique, custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats!

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  • Instant confirmation
From $168 a person
Visit the world famous Gibbston Valley Winery
3h

Queenstown Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown

Embark on a guided morning adventure through Queenstown’s most iconic sights in the comfort of a luxury minivan.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $90 a person
30 min

Fear Factory Queenstown

Queenstown is now the home of New Zealand's scariest Haunted House!

  • 4.6★ · 250 reviews
  • Instant confirmation
From $26 a person
30 min

30-Minute High-Speed Thrill Queenstown Jet Boat Adventure

Get ready for an exhilarating jet boat ride along the stunning Kawarau River, where breathtaking landscapes meet thrilling speed.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $64 a person
Southern Discoveries suspension bridge near Arrowtown
5h to 7h

Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure

Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown.

  • 4.8★ · 97 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $62 a person
Stunning scenery & vines from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley
6h

Queenstown Wine Tour

Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $58 a person
5h 30m

Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $147 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
4h to 8h

Explore Queenstown's Scenic Trails with an Electric Bike

Electric Bikes enable you to go further, faster, with less effort!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $53 a person
Explore the stunning Queenstown Trail by bike with Around The Basin
4h to 8h

Ride Queenstown’s Stunning Trails on a Mountain Bike

Our latest model hardtail Mountain Bikes have been specifically chosen for exploring the 130 km of the beautiful Queenstown Trail network.

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From $27 a person
2h to 3h

Queenstown Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

Explore Queenstown at your own pace on this self-guided walking tour through the heart of New Zealand’s adventure capital.

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  • Instant confirmation
From $10 a person
4h

Everything Queenstown 4 Hour Private Tour

Our knowledgeable guides are passionate locals who are dedicated to bringing the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this stunning region to life.

  • Private tour
  • Half-day
From $501 a person
45 min to 2h

Victoria Butterfly Gardens Ticket

Step into the tropics at Victoria Butterfly Gardens, a indoor tropical jungle experience.

  • 4.6★ · 84 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $15 a person
5h

Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $194 a person