5 Best Historical Tours In Queenstown

Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

/ May 17, 2026

1.Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

4WD Skippers Canyon half-day from Queenstown with hotel transfers, snacks, gold panning, and suspension bridge photo stops.

Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

/ May 19, 2026

2.Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

Cruise Lake Te Anau on the historic Faith, enjoy afternoon tea, then take a guided walk in Fiordland National Park.

★ 5.0

“Fabulous relaxing afternoon boat trip on the beautiful historical Faith sail boat with motor. Captain Adam and first mate Ginnie were both charming and very informative. Adam share stories about the interesting hipster of the boat while sailing and Winnie provided us with elegant canapés and drinks (all included) Ginnie led us on a short…”

165 reviewsFrom $102.39by Fiordland Historic Cruises

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Scenic Cruise & Guided walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

/ May 19, 2026

3.Scenic Cruise & Guided walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

Sail on a restored historic motor yacht on Lake Te Anau, then stroll the Hidden Lakes with tea included and a calm, guided pace.

★ 5.0

“Good snacks and drinks. Wonderful crew and yaght. It rained the whole time so we spent most of the time in the cabin. It still was nice!”

76 reviewsFrom $102.39by Fiordland Historic Cruises

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Evening Champagne Cruise on Historic 1935 Motor Yacht.

/ May 21, 2026

4.Evening Champagne Cruise on Historic 1935 Motor Yacht.

Sip champagne aboard Faith, a 1935 motor yacht on Lake Te Anau. Small-group 90-minute cruise with canapés and hands-on sailing.

★ 4.9

“It was like being transported back to a time of elegance and comfort in the 1930's. The beautifully preserved ship was the basis of a charming evening cruise and included a sail on the return journey. The Master and First Mate were the most excellent hosts and informative of both the ship and the Fjordland…”

48 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $86by Fiordland Historic Cruises

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