Queenstown Tours

South Island adventure capital — Lake Wakatipu, Milford Sound day-trips, and the highest concentration of bungy/jetboat operators in NZ.

About Queenstown

Queenstown sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the Southern Alps. It's the South Island's adrenaline hub: the original AJ Hackett Bungy site (Kawarau Bridge), the Shotover Jet jetboat, and a dense cluster of skydive, paragliding, and zip-line operators. It's also the launching point for Milford Sound day-trips — a 4-hour bus drive each way, plus a 2-hour cruise — and for Skippers Canyon and Glenorchy 4WD tours.

If you have one day in Queenstown, the highest-value pattern is the Milford Sound full-day combo (bus or fly). If you have two, add a Skippers Canyon morning + a Lake Wakatipu cruise on the TSS Earnslaw (the 1912 steamship) for an afternoon. Queenstown is small enough to walk in 30 minutes corner-to-corner; most adventure operator pickups are at the i-SITE or the Pier on the lakefront.

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Queenstown tours (74 available)

Valley of the Vines Wine Trail – Arrowtown to Gibbston (Self-Guided)
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Going Blue

Valley of the Vines Wine Trail – Arrowtown to Gibbston (Self-Guided)

Queenstown’s most iconic self-guided wine trail — done properly. Start with a narrated shuttle from Queenstown to historic Arrowtown, then ride…

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Ride to Riches Trail – Arrowtown to Queenstown (Self-Guided)
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Going Blue

Ride to Riches Trail – Arrowtown to Queenstown (Self-Guided)

⚠️ 2026 Route Update – Frankton Trail Works Mid-January – Mid-November 2026 • Council wastewater infrastructure upgrades • 3km sealed lakeside…

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Gibbston Valley Half Day Canyoning Adventure
From NZ$230
Canyoning New Zealand

Gibbston Valley Half Day Canyoning Adventure

Hidden in the heart of the wine country, this canyoning adventure plunges you into a rugged slice of nature you’d never reach on your own. Climb,…

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour
From NZ$198
Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of the Rings Tours

Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour

🚐 Small group tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD van with a friendly local guide 🏞️ Scenic drive along New Zealand’s most beautiful road…

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Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyoning Adventure
From NZ$525
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Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyoning Adventure

The Ultimate Canyoning Adventure - in the heart of the Mt Aspiring National Park! Departing Daily from Queenstown or Wanaka 8.20am Queenstown -…

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining - Modern Catamaran
From NZ$159
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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining - Modern Catamaran

Discover Queenstown's ultimate dining destination, Walter Peak High Country Farm - the only place where you can enjoy a cruise, dinner, and show…

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Ale Trail – Wharehuanui Adventure
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Ale Trail – Wharehuanui Adventure

Ride at your own pace from Arrowtown to Queenstown, stopping at hand-picked breweries along the way. This is a self-guided experience designed…

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TSS Earnslaw Cruise
From NZ$115
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TSS Earnslaw Cruise

Experience one of Queenstown’s most historic treasures, the legendary TSS Earnslaw, New Zealand’s most iconic boat. This leisurely 90-minute…

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining - Vintage Steamship
From NZ$219
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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining - Vintage Steamship

Discover Queenstown's ultimate dining destination, Walter Peak High Country Farm - the only place where you can enjoy a cruise, dinner, and show…

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Walter Peak Farm Tour | Aboard Vintage Steamship
From NZ$159
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Walter Peak Farm Tour | Aboard Vintage Steamship

Discover a truly unique New Zealand farming experience with a visit to Walter Peak High Country Farm. This relaxing and interactive…

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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise and Coach – Queenstown Departure
From NZ$894
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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise and Coach – Queenstown Departure

Escape to the peace and tranquility of Doubtful Sound on a magical overnight cruise. The journey to the fiord includes a scenic cruise across Lake…

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Murder in the Prince of Wales Hotel 2
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Thrillzone Queenstown

Murder in the Prince of Wales Hotel 2

In the 1860’s The Prince of Wales Hotel stood close to where Escape Quest is today. Garrett’s gang has been accused of several robberies and…

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Jackpot in the Miner's Cottage
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Thrillzone Queenstown

Jackpot in the Miner's Cottage

Hunt for the Gold Rush’s greatest treasure, the mother lode of the world’s richest river! A miner in Skippers Canyon was prospecting on Shotover…

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Queenstown Lake Cruise
From NZ$75
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Queenstown Lake Cruise

Experience Queenstown’s most explorative lake cruise and discover the incredible sights of Lake Whakatipu and its surrounding mountains, forests,…

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Walter Peak Farm Tour | Aboard Modern Catamaran
From NZ$139
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Walter Peak Farm Tour | Aboard Modern Catamaran

Discover a truly unique New Zealand farming experience with a visit to Walter Peak High Country Farm. This relaxing and interactive…

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Doubtful Sound Cruise and Coach – Queenstown Departure
From NZ$514
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Doubtful Sound Cruise and Coach – Queenstown Departure

Experience the spectacular, remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound on our guided day trip from Queenstown. What's included Return coach transfers…

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Aspiring XXL Full Day Canyoning Adventure
From NZ$630
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Aspiring XXL Full Day Canyoning Adventure

Take your Canyoning Adventure to the Next Level - a showcase of the Mt Aspiring National Park! Departing Daily and Duration 8.20am Queenstown -…

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Gold Heist in the Gold Rush
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Thrillzone Queenstown

Gold Heist in the Gold Rush

Based on a real Central Otago gold robbery! Gold Heist is set back in the 1860s gold rush in a bustling gold mining town called Queenstown. The…

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Milford Sound Cruise and Coach – Queenstown Departure
From NZ$292
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Milford Sound Cruise and Coach – Queenstown Departure

Travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound in comfort, enjoying the scenic journey as much as the destination. Your guide will provide insightful…

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Bike Hire — Standard & E-Bike Options (Flexible Start 9am–5pm)
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Going Blue

Bike Hire — Standard & E-Bike Options (Flexible Start 9am–5pm)

Explore Queenstown by premium e-bike on curated half-day, extended-day or full-day routes that showcase lakeside trails, quiet country roads and…

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Walter Peak Horse Treks
From NZ$299
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Walter Peak Horse Treks

Unwind on a scenic horse trek through Queenstown’s scenery at Walter Peak High Country Farm. What's included Small group (6 per guide),…

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Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise and Coach – Queenstown Departure
From NZ$792
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Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise and Coach – Queenstown Departure

Experience the magic of Milford Sound with an overnight cruise that lets you truly connect with the untouched beauty of Fiordland. What's…

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Haunted show (Medium Fear Level, Animation Effects Without The Actors)
From NZ$35
Fear Factory - Queenstown

Haunted show (Medium Fear Level, Animation Effects Without The Actors)

The Haunted Show– Our New Automated Actor-less Experience will give you a Thrilling Adventure. Featuring the latest SFX, blacklight sets,…

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Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience | Aboard Vintage Steamship
From NZ$159
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Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience | Aboard Vintage Steamship

Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm, one of Queenstown’s most picturesque destinations. Forage in the gardens, learn…

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