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Things to do in Queenstown

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Day trips from Queenstown

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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
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
Playtime on Segways in Queenstown Gardens
2h

Queenstown Segway Tour

See the highlights of Queenstown on a Segway tour, the perfect introduction to New Zealand’s capital of outdoor adventure.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $58 a person
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
Arrowtown
6h

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
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
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
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
Our bus
5h to 7h

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed.

  • 4.6★ · 359 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $62 a person
3h 30m

Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

Get your pulse racing on an ATV adventure on Queenstown Hill!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $206 a person
Fly Carbon Free! Ziptrek has been certified as Carbon Zero for business
2h

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

Find out why Queenstown is New Zealand’s adrenaline capital with this zipline adventure!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $70 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
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
Arrow river in Lupin Blossom
3h to 5h

Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

⭐ Set off on the Ride to Riches journey, traversing the stunning Twin River trail outside Queenstown, featuring seven bridges and three rivers.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $68 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
Road to Glenorchy
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
90-Minute Scenic Cruise on Lake Wakatipu – Explore Queenstown from the Water
1h 30m

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

Step aboard a classic Queenstown lake cruise and take in the region’s most iconic views from the water.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $47 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
1h 30m

Queenstown: ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

Ride a 250cc sports quad bike through real off-road terrain, just 5 minutes from central Queenstown.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $188 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
Discover incredible tasting locations
4h

Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

Globally award-winning Altitude Tours presents the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour — an afternoon where the choice is yours.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $153 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
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

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