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Tours and activities in Queenstown

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Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon. You'll drive from Queenstown through a former gold-mining region and learn about this significant part of New Zealand's history. The Class I and II rapids are suitable for ages three years old and up.

4.9(344)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 344 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £140.33 per person

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Join our Queenstown Rafting team on the iconic Shotover River for a whitewater rapid adventure. Your adventure begins with a short transfer from Queenstown to the Rafting Base, where you'll be fitted with wetsuit, rafting clothing and safety gear. From there, enjoy a 40-minute drive along the historic Skippers Canyon Road, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and reputation as one of New Zealand…

4.8(374)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 374 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £127.53 per person

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit of Queenstown. Once you arrive over at the working high country station, partake in a wander around the grounds to meet and greet all the animals that call the farm home. Our guides will give fun and informative commentary, and you'll be d…

4.6(489)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 489 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £59.29 per person

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Discover the untamed beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park on this full-day Dart River 'funyak' (inflatable canoe) and jet boat tour from Queenstown! Travel by coach to Glenorchy, where your adventure begins, and then hop aboard a jet boat and ride up the picturesque Dart River. Speeding through a landscape of outstanding natural beauty, your tour passes the 'Mid…

4.8(381)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 381 reviews8 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £218.30 per person

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown

Experience Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park in a small group with a knowledgeable local guide, combining spectacular alpine scenery with the flexibility to explore at your own pace. Travel beyond the main tourist route through the dramatic Kawarau Gorge and Lindis Pass, with scenic stops at Lake Pukaki and opportunities to discover local favourites along the way. Once at Mt Cook, enjoy free time…

4.9(351)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 351 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £119 per person

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight gear rental and the one-on-one orientation.

4.9(290)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 290 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £63.55 per person

Queenstown Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - half day

Rediscover the magic of Tolkien’s Middle-earth on a small-group 4WD adventure through Queenstown’s spectacular landscapes. View The Remarkables from Queenstown Hill, featured as the Misty Mountains, and see Deer Park Heights, used for the Refugees of Rohan and Battle of the Wargs scenes. Visit Kawarau Gorge, location of the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), then travel to Arrowtown and Gladden Fie…

4.8(333)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 333 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £137.80 per person

Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

The Cardrona presents New Zealand's best guided quad bike tour. This two hour mountain experience takes you to the top of the mountains of the Cardrona Valley, Wanaka, navigating high country farm and alpine trails on very capable and easy to operate 450cc 4WD Yamaha quad bikes. River crossings, historical gold mining sites from the 1860s gold rush and breathtaking exclusive 360 degree panoramic…

4.9(247)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 247 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £153.12 per person

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

This small group day trip includes a stunning boutique Milford Sound cruise and an amazing scenic flight back to Queenstown. Highlights: •Bus tour From Queenstown •Milford Sound Cruise •Scenic flight Milford Sound to Queenstown •Fiordland National Park •Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel & Mitre Peak •Wildlife Spotting Our tours are led by our passionate to…

4.9(262)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 262 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £389.85 per person

Queenstown Quad Bike Adventure Tour - Half Day

Leave Queenstown behind and head into spectacular Queenstown Hill Station for an unforgettable off-road quad biking adventure. After a comprehensive safety briefing and training session, climb aboard your own 400cc automatic 4WD quad bike and set off across more than 20km of exclusive trails through Queenstown's high country terrain. From easier tracks for first-time riders to more challenging te…

4.9(265)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 265 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £153.11 per person

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

Explore our 5-acre oasis at Kiwi Park. A family-owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown, dedicated to saving our endangered wildlife species. We have over 20 species of native wildlife including New Zealand's national icon, the Kiwi and our living fossil, the Tuatara. Kiwi Encounters: Enjoy an unforgettable experience viewing Kiwi while learning about these fascinating birds…

4.6(372)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 372 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £29 per person

Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

⭐Possibly the most outstanding wine tour by ebike in the country. ⭐ Embark on an adventure outside Queenstown to the Valley of the Vines to try many delicious award-winning wines ⭐ We only do Giant™ 2026 Talon E-bikes Trek Powerflys and Trek Marlin 6 (2024) pedal bikes as our standard. Probably the best bikes in NZ. ⭐Door-to-door options for direct booking only ⭐Ride arguably the best bike trail…

5.0(222)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 222 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £52.04 per person

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

Air Milford hosts you on an intimate experience, combining two incredible scenic flights into Fiordland National Park with a Nature Cruise through the fiord itself. Enjoy reserved seating for Air Milford passengers aboard the cruise and commentary from the passionate skippers while exploring the nooks and crannies along the edge of the fiord, nudging into sheer rock faces to examine flora and fau…

4.9(217)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 217 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £380.05 per person

TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relax on board and admire the stunning alpine scenery whilst you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Explore the decks, view the engine room, watch the stokers in action or purchase delicious snacks/drinks from the Promenade Café. Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to che…

4.5(363)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 363 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £55.02 per person

Queenstown: Off-Road Self-Drive Buggy Tour with Wakatipu Views

New Zealand's premium guided self-drive buggy experience – you drive, we guide. After a quick training session, follow your guide through steep climbs, creek crossings and forest tracks in our private off-road park, just 5 minutes from Queenstown. You will be surprised what these buggies can climb and conquer, even if it is your first time off-road. Enjoy hands-on driving, real capability, and st…

5.0(193)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 193 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £296.44 per person

Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot dolphins, seals and penguins. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past rivers, valleys and mountains with blue-green ice falls, and land upon a glacier/alpine in the heart of Fiordland National Park. (Glacier landing is subject to weather conditio…

4.9(202)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 202 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £740.03 per person

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, cross over the 670-meter high Wilmot Pass and enjoy a 2 hour and 45-minute cruise through pure serenity that is Doubtful Sound. This trip is a round trip of approximately 13 hours. If you wish to pre-order a picnic lunch, please contact the sup…

4.7(268)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 268 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £204.31 per person

Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown

Sit back, relax and let us host your full day Southland adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular drives in a modern glass‑roof coach, travelling along the shores of Lake Whakatipu through countryside to Te Anau. After a refreshing café stop, continue along the dramatic alpine Milford Road, with photo stops and short walks along the way. Step aboard our…

4.7(255)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 255 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £136.06 per person

Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound from Queenstown. Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performance air conditioning, small bag storage space & USB charging. Guided by our local expert commentary, we take you to all the main photo & experience stops but also add in a couple of…

5.0(183)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 183 reviews12 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £169.33 per person

Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains. Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day. Experience views of majestic Queenstown as you perch on rugged mountain terrain, you may even be standing on snow in the winter. Don’t forget your camera as these views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu are not to be missed.

4.9(186)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 186 reviews25 minFree cancellation

From £172.80 per person

Glenorchy Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - Half Day

Travel in 4WD from Queenstown along the shores of Lake Whakatipu on one of New Zealand's most spectacular scenic drives, surrounded by the Southern Alps, glacial valleys, braided rivers and native beech forest. Visit 12 Mile Delta then enjoy a 15 minute scenic walk. Journey through Glenorchy and Paradise to discover filming locations associated with Isengard, Fangorn Forest, Ithilien Camp and the…

4.6(258)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 258 reviews4 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £137.80 per person

Fear Factory Queenstown

Queenstown is now the home of New Zealand's scariest Haunted House! Fear Factory Queenstown offers you a real life horror experience. Challenge yourself and your friends to walk the dark hallways of Queenstown's newest adrenalin-pumping experience. You walk through our haunted hallways at your own speed, following a trail of red lights, but one thing you will learn very quickly as well as a maze…

4.6(252)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 252 reviews30 min

From £18.76 per person

Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Combining two of Queenstown's most iconic activities, this trip is second to none! Starting on the Queenstown Jet Boat, you'll get to experience those famous 360 degree spins and speed. Discover the Kawarau River and its pristine wilderness as we race you down the river to your next mode of transport. Then jump straight into a raft to complete the last section of river, where the Jet Boats fear t…

4.9(182)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 182 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £140.33 per person

50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

Take off from Queenstown on an unforgettable journey through some of the South Island’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. Soar above the rugged cliffs of Skippers Canyon and the braided rivers of the Rees Valley before venturing deep into Mt Aspiring National Park. Marvel at dramatic glaciers, impressive ice falls and hidden alpine lakes before continuing to the awe-inspiring Earnslaw Burn. Her…

5.0(165)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 165 reviews50 minFree cancellation

From £409.47 per person