QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown’s best days out.
The 11 most popular drinking tours in Queenstown. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Hour-long Antarctic-themed visit at Queenstown’s Minus 5 Ice Bar at Steamer Wharf, with 2 included cocktails or mocktails.
Most Popular“Great fun! Nice cocktails and fun experience. A big group but helped create an atmosphere.”
Queenstown Central Otago half-day tour with wine or beer tastings at 3 Gibbston stops plus antipasto platters, with pickup included.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and fun and really made our day. (Sorry - not sure how to spell Shinnea?) Thanks from the Dunedin crew”
Saddle up for a 3.5-hour Cardrona High Country trek with history stops, cattle farm views, river crossings, and a free drink at the Cardrona Hotel.
“Our tour guide, Marley, was delightful and knowledgeable. She catered towards our novice riding skills and displayed great patience. Our horses, Pat and Willow, were perfect for our situation.”
Ice sculptures, warm gear, and a cocktail in an ice glass at Queenstown Ice Bar beside Skyline Gondola. $35, 1 hour.
“Had the best bar attender made out experience that much better thank you”
Queenstown bar crawl with 5 free shots and free pizza at 5 venues, plus games. Meet at The London Bar at 9pm.
“Love the guides, how easy it was to follow and the awesome bars we went to!”
Join a 4-hour Queenstown Ice Bar crawl starting at The London Bar, with 5 free shots, pizza, and escorted stops at 5 nightlife bars.
“Wonderful! I loved getting to experience multiple bars and pick out my favorites to return to!”
A late-afternoon half-day tasting in Queenstown and Gibbston with three stops, wine or craft beer, and shared antipasto.
“Very well run and , the first two stops as wineries were excellent. hosts were very knowledgeable and encouraging Kevin looked after us as a true shepherd”
Hotel pickup in Queenstown for a 5-hour craft beer tour: 3 breweries, 13 tastings, and a beer-paired lunch with a local guide.
“Just a wonderful time!”
Adults-only small-group Queenstown tasting tour of gin, wine, and craft beer with scenic stops at Canyon Brewing, Rifters, and Amisfield.
“Great tour and perfect way to spend a late afternoon in Queenstown. Our lovely guide Emma was super knowledgeable on all the wines and shared a wealth of local knowledge with great recommendations for both Queenstown and surrounding areas. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Hop on and off Queenstown’s beer scene on Thu–Sat nights, hitting breweries and wineries with maps, wristbands, and drink discounts.
“I loved this tour! We Have already done the full day wine tour but the evening beer tour was great fun. We had a really fun and knowledgeable driver Lorena and we were spoilt for choice on our stops. It’s a great way to see some awesome Read more”
Wanaka craft-beer e-bike day from Lake Hawea to Wanaka, with stops at Whitewater Park and scenic track riding.
“Mark provided a fantastic day out. He was very knowledgeable about the local area and supplied us with numerous tips to ensure we got the best out of the day. Before setting off he verified that we were comfortable with the operation of thRead more”
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