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15 Best Queenstown Experiences

Queenstown’s best days out.

The 15 standout experiences around Queenstown. The trips, cruises and adventures most people remember long after the flight home.

15 Best Queenstown Experiences

Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise - Lake Whakatipu cruise: Spirit of Queenstown or the TSS Earnslaw
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Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

1.Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired gourmet BBQ buffet, farm dog show, and scenic gardens near Queenstown.

Most Popular 4.8

“What a lovely steam boat to travel on, TSS Earnslaw. You even can stand on a viewing platform above the guys in the engine room and watch them shovelling coal etc. Beautiful ride. Walter peak ,so pretty English style gardens by venue where you dine. 5 star food . The grilled meats just melted in…”

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip - Coach Ride to Te Anau: Turning Transit Into Part of the Trip
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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

2.Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

12-hour Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown: coach ride, Fiordland cruise, 3 viewing decks, lunch, and close Stirling Falls spray.

4.7

“Sebastian was an excellent driver, friendly and funny…his knowledge of the area and history was extraordinary . He drove speedily but responsibly and efficiently so we made all cues on time. The boat cruise was fantastic, similarly the captain was diligent and humorous providing us with an enjoyable and entertaining experience, one that we will…”

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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown - Getting There From Duke Street: Shuttle Pickup and Timing That Actually Works
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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

3.Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

High-speed jet boat on Queenstown’s Shotover River with 360 spins, canyon runs, and shuttle pickup for a small-group adrenaline rush.

5.0

“Loved the jet boat ride. The scenery is gorgeous, speed and turns make your heart thump and our driver Joe was funny and friendly. Didn’t even get wet. Highly recommend for everyone.”

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Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise - Fiordland National Park Drive: Lake Te Anau, Milford Road, and Scenic Breaks
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Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown - Touchdown at Milford: shuttle bus or a quick bush-and-foreshore break
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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

5.Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Fly Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise 1h45 on the fjord, then fly back a different route. Pickup, window views, coffee included.

5.0

“Holy cow was this awesome! The beauty of Milford Sound is unmatched. The plane was an amazing way to experience the beauty of the mountains. Our pilot Andrew was incredible and very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was a little crowded, but it was comfortable nonetheless. One of my favorite things we did in NZ!”

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Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride - From Main Town Pier to Lake Wakatipu Speed: Your First Minute Matters
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Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat - The 5-hour flow: pickup, flight out, cruise, flight back
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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

7.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

Scenic flights over Fiordland then a 2-hour Milford Sound cruise from a small boat, with window seats and great wildlife spotting.

4.9

“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.”

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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes) - Queenstown Bay to the Gardens and Central shoreline
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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

NZONE Skydive Queenstown - Remarkables Ski Area and the drive: why this location works
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NZONE Skydive Queenstown

9.NZONE Skydive Queenstown

Choose your altitude for a tandem sky jump over Lake Wakatipu from the Remarkables area, with transfers and optional pro photos.

4.5

“NZone does an excellent job...all the staff members are very professional and helpful. My wife and I felt very safe and well taken care of throughout the event. I'm 83 and this was my first jump...you are never too old to try something new and exciting. Luckily for us, it was a blue sky day…”

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip - The Glass-Roof Coach: Why Comfort Actually Matters Here
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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown - Bob’s Cove Track via Twelve Mile Delta: the one walk that actually feels like an adventure
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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

11.Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Half-day Lord of the Rings tour from Queenstown with picnic, private Arcadia Station access, Glenorchy stops, Mt Aspiring, and Isengard.

5.0

“We had the most incredible experience on the Lord of the Rings tour with Pure Glenorchy Tours. The scenery alone was breathtaking, but what truly made the day special was our guide, Amy. She was exceptionally kind, welcoming, and unbeRead more”

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Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise of Lake Whakatipu - 90 minutes on Lake Whakatipu: how the cruise timing actually helps
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Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise of Lake Whakatipu

Queenstown Segway Tour - What the training feels like (and why it matters for safety)
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Queenstown Segway Tour

13.Queenstown Segway Tour

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.

5.0

“Guide was exceptional with instructions and safety. Route was beautiful through Queenstown and gardens. Was lots of fun even for an oldy.”

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Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience - The quick hop from Queenstown to the river (and why it matters)
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Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise - The Farm Show: Sheep Herding, Shearing, and Sheepdogs
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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

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