QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown’s best days out.
The 15 most popular lunch experiences in Queenstown. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, enjoy a farm-to-table BBQ lunch at Walter Peak, then watch sheep shearing and sheepdog herding.
Most Popular“The lake view during the cruise was quite beautiful, and the BBQ lunch was nice! They got all kinds of meat, so don’t miss it if you are a meat lover!”
Premium Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with cruise, picnic lunch, and guided photo stops like Mirror Lakes and Homer Tunnel.
“This was one of our favorite days in NZ. Steve was such an incredible tour guide, I felt like I learned so much about daily life in NZ, the culture, the horticulture, botany, I mean you name it. He truly made the trip so special. The views and the stops were amazing. The boat tour…”
Premium 2-hour Milford Sound cruise on a catamaran with waterfall-spray views, wildlife spotting, and optional picnic or To Kai buffet lunch.
“Wonderful experience! We came earlier and got the chance to be on a boat earlier! Weather and all was fantastic! We loved the trip!”
Small-group Central Otago wine tour from Queenstown with 4 cellar doors, tastings and lunch, plus scenic stops and pickup.
“The choice of wineries and their hosts were perfect but our guide made the day! Highly recommend this tour to anyone who likes to have fun while drinking some stellar wines and learning about them as well as some of NZ history. Perfect day!”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, enjoy a narrated cruise with lunch, then return by air for big views fast.
“Best way to see Milford Sounds and the views on the way from the sky! This is definitely the way to go instead of riding in a bus all day.”
Glass-roof coach from Queenstown plus a Milford Sound cruise with lunch and hot drinks. Long day, big views, great value.
“It is a long day but worth it to see Milford Sound. It would not be a day trip we would drive ourselves; it’s a long and tiring drive. Props to our driver Fly, who kept us informed throughout the whole journey and drove so safely and comfortably. What a gem! The cruise was just…”
Small-group Queenstown to Milford Sound day: Homer Tunnel drive, Mirror Lakes stops, picnic lunch, and a close-up fjord cruise for wildlife.
“I've had the time of my life! I never felt this way before — I swear it's the truth! And I owe it all to Chris.”
All-inclusive 5.5-hour Queenstown wine tour with tastings at 3 Gibbston wineries and a paired à la carte lunch, guided in comfort.
“We loved our guide Mr T - a lot of positive energy that made the whole drive back and forth worthwhile. The Kinross winery was great, good wine, and delicious lunch.”
Small-group Central Otago half-day from Queenstown: underground cellar tastings, hosted winery stops, and wine-paired lunch with pickup.
“We love a good winery tour and this was no exception. Host 'T' was brilliant, lots of fun and very knowledgeable about the area and wineries. Lunch was lovely, great group of people as well which made all the tastings fun. Do not go in thinking you won't buy wine either - they were too…”
Premium Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with a small-group coach drive, Milford cruise, picnic lunch, and scenic flight back.
“Our guide was Jason. He was upbeat and very knowledgeable. He very successfully conveyed his enthusiasm for everything between Queenstown and Milford Sound. It is a gorgeous trip to Milford Sound and absolutely not to be missed. It is a mind blowing and heart swelling journey.”
Coach to Milford Sound from Te Anau, then a scenic cruise with live narration and lunch included, plus key photo stops en route.
“It was a wet day when we went but don’t let that put you off it just made all the water falls much more spectacular”
Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with Fiordland stops, Mirror Lakes walk, Homer Tunnel, 1h45 cruise, and picnic lunch.
“This is an amazing trip and worth the long drive. The scenery was unbelievable even though the national park Highly recommend”
Small-group Milford Sound tour from Te Anau with cruise, lunch, and major viewpoints like Mitre Peak, plus a Homer Tunnel stop.
“Our van driver Brian stopped at all the beautiful sights and allowed photos and viewing. Since it was a van versus a large bus we were able to use smaller pull offs that large buses could not. Much better!”
Queenstown gourmet wine day trip with four vineyard tastings, Australasia’s largest wine cave cheese pairing, and a wine-barrel lunch.
“Craig our tour guide was amazing! Had a fabulous time wine tasting and a beautiful lunch too.”
Fly Queenstown to Milford Sound and back in a small Cessna, then cruise the fiord on a 1h45 boat with lunch.
“Fantastic, un servei i una atencio excellent. El dia q haviem de volar feia mal temps i es van preocupar de caviar-nos de dia sense problemes. Molt be tot!! Graciies!!!”
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