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Queenstown’s best days out.
The 15 most popular queenstown tours in Queenstown. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Stress-free Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with hotel transfers, scenic stops, a 2-hour Cruise Milford cruise, and a picnic lunch.
Most Popular“Our tour guide, Danny was fun, informative, witty, had great tunes as well as photo ops. He was a safe driver and made the trip to Milford very engaging. Lunch was delicious. Milford sound was amazing!!”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired gourmet BBQ buffet, farm dog show, and scenic gardens near Queenstown.
“Food was amazing, restaurant was very clean and neat. Hats off to the chef and staff. Sheep show was unexpectedly amazing. One thing to note; it was a bit too crowded for my taste, groups can be a bit smaller for everyone to enjoy their time”
12-hour Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown: coach ride, Fiordland cruise, 3 viewing decks, lunch, and close Stirling Falls spray.
“Such an amazing day, our guide was incredible and overall it was so well organised and executed.”
High-speed jet boat on Queenstown’s Shotover River with 360 spins, canyon runs, and shuttle pickup for a small-group adrenaline rush.
“Loved the experience, well run, nice captain with a great sense of humour and gave us extra loops qhile we where waiting for the second boat. Would highly recommend this experience”
Fly Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise 1h45 on the fjord, then fly back a different route. Pickup, window views, coffee included.
“What a fabulous way to spend an afternoon. The booking process was very easy and there were regular updates throughout the time before the tour. Confirming the weather on the day was also easy. As for the flight and cruise itself, absolutely magnificent. Flying over snow capped mountains, seeing lush green valleys and through steep…”
Queenstown jet boat thrills: Lake Wakatipu speed, Shotover and Kawarau river blasts, 360 spins and heated handrails. 1 hour.
“Really great fun. A friendly team, great driver of the jet boat & lots of fun”
Scenic flights over Fiordland then a 2-hour Milford Sound cruise from a small boat, with window seats and great wildlife spotting.
“One of the best experiences of our holiday. only way to do Milford sound i think. Amazing”
A 90-minute Lake Wakatipu scenic cruise from Queenstown with live captain commentary, photo stops, and a bar on board.
“Boat was warm and comfortable with friendly skipper and crew. Good selection of drinks from the bar. Unfortunately the weather was very cold and wet with limited visibility. On a clear sunny day this would be a five star review.”
Choose your altitude for a tandem sky jump over Lake Wakatipu from the Remarkables area, with transfers and optional pro photos.
“Amazing view and high safety. Would definitely do it again in Queenstown. Instructors are also well trained.”
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.”
Half-day Lord of the Rings tour from Queenstown with picnic, private Arcadia Station access, Glenorchy stops, Mt Aspiring, and Isengard.
“Really fun trip to some iconic filming locations. Guide was friendly and informative; enjoyed hearing their perspective not just on the films but the region in general. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone, unless you get carsick. Might want to take appropriate precautions in that case as the roads are a bit windy and…”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu on the coal-powered TSS Earnslaw. See the engine room, historic ship details, and enjoy mountain views in 90 minutes.
“The cruise was a lovely experience, 90+ minutes enjoying the unique views offered by the surrounding snow capped mountains. The option to stop off for a buffet may have improved the overall event, but not realised at the time of booking. There was a singer on board with a good range of songs. He did…”
Glide Queenstown by Segway with a small group. Learn fast, cover key sights on Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens, with options for 1 or 2 hours.
“After a quick introduction and practice, we were on our way to explore Queenstown and trails. Kevin was a patient teacher and great guide. It was fun learning something new and then zipping along the walkways and trails. Every so oftRead more”
Queenstown’s Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience hits 90 km/h, famous 360s, and exclusive Shotover Canyon access in one action-packed ride.
“A great experience, we self drove to location. A fast excillerating, thrilling experience, close on to rock faces , donut spins. Experienced driver. Amazingly didn't get too wet!👍 unlike their other ride Kjet ride in Queenstown where you get a total soaking 👎. Out of the 2 rides I'd definitely recommend the Shotover Extreme ride…”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, enjoy a farm-to-table BBQ lunch at Walter Peak, then watch sheep shearing and sheepdog herding.
“I was sold this as a gourmet BBQ so was expecting quantity steak, sausages, chops etc. got mostly low quality roasted meats. Sweets were beautiful though as were the gardens.”
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