QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Queenstown. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
12-hour Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown: coach ride, Fiordland cruise, 3 viewing decks, lunch, and close Stirling Falls spray.
Most Popular“Brian was a local who was very informative about the local area and culture.”
Scenic flights over Fiordland then a 2-hour Milford Sound cruise from a small boat, with window seats and great wildlife spotting.
“Due to low cloud take-off from Queenstown was delayed by 2 hours thus resulting in cancellation of cruise in Milford sound. Alternative flight only was stunning and staff exemplary at organising refund.”
Queenstown to Milford Sound by glass-roof coach, then a 2-hour cruise with nature guides, waterfalls, and wildlife.
“Fully seated tour, very popular. Glad we came although it was 13 hours on road.”
Queenstown to Milford Sound by premium glass-roof coach, with scenic stops and a 2-hour nature cruise for waterfalls and wildlife.
“Our guide Yoda was phenomenal and was a walking encyclopedia. Definitely recommend this amazing experience !!!”
Glass-roof coach and a 2-hour Milford Sound cruise from Te Anau with photo stops, wildlife spotting, and onboard food and bar options.
“This is a very well-organized excursion leaving from Te Anau, and Chao was an excellent bus driver as well as a friendly and knowledgeable host. The mountain scenery going to Milford Sound is remarkable, especially the last half hour or so of the bus ride. The cruise was timed perfectly to coordinate with our arrival…”
Luxury bus plus cruises on Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound, including the Wilmot Pass rainforest route from Queenstown.
“Absolutely breathtaking views and 100% must do worth it experience! You cannot leave the South Island without experiencing Doubtful Sounds. The whole trip was well organized and all the guides were awesome! Super friendly and helpful. Absolutely amazing experience!”
Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail in one day with bikes, driver commentary, Poolburn Gorge highlights, and cafe stops along the way.
“No better way to see and experience the Central Otago region - the team at BikeItNow were brilliant, the bikes were all set up perfectly and ready to go. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Thanks to Lisa and all the crew.”
Jet boat speed, glacier-fed canoeing, and a Paradise Valley film-country bus ride from Queenstown to Glenorchy.
“We loved the cavern and glacial water swim and picnic amongst the most beautiful scenery of all time”
A 4-hour Glenorchy coach trip from Queenstown with Maori mythology stories, Lake Wakatipu views, and 1.5 hours to walk, snack, and photograph.
“It’s been a while since ive been part of a tour and so glad to book this as it was awesome! Dave was a great tour guide, very funny, friendly and so knowledgeable - he’s the type of person you’d like to have coffee with and just listen to his stories :) Glenorchy was pretty…”
Scenic flight from Queenstown to Aoraki/Mount Cook with glacier views plus up to 5 hours on the ground, return flight included.
“Activity was great. flying around mount Cook was one of the most great experience in my holiday in New Zealand. Very well organised agency and very interested conversation with pilot. Very safety flight.”
A private, customizable Queenstown-to-Wanaka day trip with Arrowtown, Cardrona, Cromwell, scenic drives, and optional wine tasting.
“Superb trip and superb Guide Vibhas..So cool , he even customised this trip to our needs and even showed the extra spots not mentioned in the itinerary.. may your venture grow well guys .”
A fully private 6-hour Glenorchy and Paradise day trip from Queenstown with flexible stops, easy walks, included fuel and parking.
“Amazing trip, Jay was great. Highly recommend taking this. He was very nice and went out of his way to make the trip really awesome”
Private day trip from Queenstown to Aoraki/Mt Cook, Tasman Glacier, and turquoise lakes Tekapo & Pukaki, with a dedicated guide.
“It was well organised & full of enjoyable tour in a very modern & comfortable Mercedes van. Wonderful driver & much detailed information tour. Tom offered all services to feel more like family get-together tour. The Glaciers view point, Hooker valley & Lake Tekapo were an Epic! Overall a must do thing once in life,…”
Private Queenstown to Lake Tekapo day trip with Lake Pukaki, Lindis Pass, Omarama, Cromwell, and the Church of the Good Shepherd.
“This is really a nice trip. The tour guide is very thoughtful and friendly which really made us feel relaxed. I would recommend to people who come with friends and families.”
Private Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown via Te Anau with flexible stops, dramatic Milford Road scenery, and optional fjord cruise.
“We had a great time with Tom on Milford Sound private day trip with family. Beautifull scenic and lovely drive with water falls all around. This is the perfect NZ nature excurion. Highly reccomonded to everyone.”
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