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15 Best Queenstown Adventures In New Zealand

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New Zealand's 15 most popular queenstown adventures, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Queenstown Adventures In New Zealand

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown - Queenstown Departure: Lake Wakatipu and Devil’s Staircase Set the Tone

1.Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Most Popular★ 5.0

Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with hotel pickup, UNESCO Fiordland stops, and a Cruise Milford fjord cruise.

“It was a great tour, very complete, whole 13 hrs. Value for the money. On the way to MS 4-5 stops so really good way to see everything. The boat ride is nice and whole 2 hrs around there. Lunch provided, good company with chargers and wifi in the van.”

3,001 reviewsFrom $216.58by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise - Picking Your Boat: TSS Earnslaw Steamship or Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown - From Downtown Gold Country to the River Base

3.Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

★ 5.0

Shotover River extreme jet boat in Queenstown with 360 spins and canyon runs. Small-group ride, shuttle options, lockers, and photo shop.

“We did this on a very cold and windy day, but it was such a fun experience. If it’s cold and rainy where a hood you can tighten, I would Suggest wearing your own sun glasses or take advantage of their glasses they have onsite. Makes the triRead more”

2,540 reviewsFrom $113.93by Shotover Jet Ltd

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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown - Meeting and timing in Queenstown: where you start matters

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

★ 5.0

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, enjoy a 1h45 cruise, then fly back a different way for extra alpine scenery.

“True South was extremely professional, well organized and out pilot was fantastic. They did a great job of communicating in advance (multiple times) including the same day reminder. They add plenty of details along the journey regarding the scenery and then they connect it back to the greater area of New Zealand and its history.…”

1,792 reviewsFrom $462.33by True South Flights

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Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride

Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride - Lake Wakatipu: The Twin-Engine Sprint and Mountain Views

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour - Milford Road stops: Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Monkey Creek

6.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

★ 4.7

Milford Sound by glass-roof coach from Queenstown: scenic Milford Road stops and a 2-hour nature cruise with wildlife spotting.

“Maz provided exsellent commentary along the route from Queenstown to Milford Sound. She arranged stops every so often that worked well with the pace and duration of our journey. Spectacular sights along the way, and of course in Milford Sound. We decided to fly back and that really added to the scenic panoramic views that…”

1,681 reviews12 hoursFrom $162by RealNZ

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

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat - Queenstown to the air: how the day starts on the ground

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

★ 4.9

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, then cruise for 2 hours. Guaranteed window seats, up-close falls, and big wildlife moments.

“Wow, what a day 😁 The pickup was on time and the check-in very efficient. We were very lucky to have amazing weather and our flights both ways were spectacular, with a fantastic and entertaining pilot, Jared. Not only was he an excellent and confident pilot, putting everyone at ease, he was also very knowledgable…”

1,558 reviews5 hoursFrom $447by Milford Sound Scenic Flights

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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes) - Boarding at 50 Beach Street: what to expect before you cast off

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

NZONE Skydive Queenstown - The Safety Briefing and Tandem Harness Routine

9.NZONE Skydive Queenstown

★ 4.5

NZONE tandem parachute jump in Queenstown with 9,000–15,000 ft choices, Lake Wakatipu views, and pro safety with optional photos.

“Keep calm and trust the instructor. Well organized system from the start until finish. Nice location and view.”

1,438 reviewsFrom $222.79by NZONE Skydive

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown - Price and what you get for about $123.41

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

★ 5.0

4.5-hour LOTR half-day from Queenstown: Glenorchy film sites, Mt Aspiring access, Isengard lookout, costumes, and a picnic.

“The best experience we had for this tour was the tour guide Amy. She is very knowledgeable about the Lord of the Rings movies, actors, and filming locations. She shared a lot of interesting stories related to the filming. Amy is also extremely knowledgeable about the route we drove on, such as the histories of…”

1,285 reviewsFrom $123.41by Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of the Rings Tours

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Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise of Lake Whakatipu

Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise of Lake Whakatipu - Lake Whakatipu Views and the Seat Choice That Makes or Breaks Sound

Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience

Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience - Onboard setup: life jackets, lockers, and winter comfort

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise - The Steamship Part: TSS Earnslaw (and Why People Chase It)

14.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★ 5.0

Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the steamship TSS Earnslaw, enjoy a chef-led BBQ lunch at Walter Peak, and watch sheep shearing and dog herding.

“Slow Wait on Drinks ,took 15 minutes to get two drinks and the boat had almost reached Walter peak station, was only one person infront of me with an order and It seemed like they were over run. For A classy boat like itself the service was no where near as good as the earnslaw…”

1,196 reviewsFrom $98.67by RealNZ

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach - Mirror Lakes: The Quick Stop That’s Almost Too Perfect

15.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

★ 4.6

Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown by premium glass-roof coach and a 2-hour nature cruise with waterfall closeness and wildlife spotting.

“Great trip. Beautiful scenery on the way with a couple of stops for scenery, food and drinks and restrooms. Our bus driver, Keith, gave an interesting commentary along the way. It was a drizzly, overcast day but Milford Sound was worth it and the slight rain brought the waterfalls to life. Highly recommended.”

976 reviews14 hoursFrom $170by Southern Discoveries

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