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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular queenstown tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired BBQ feast, farm dog and sheep show, and optional woolshed tea in Queenstown.
“All of us enjoyed the boat trip and the dinner. Farm show was fun too.”
Shotover River extreme jet boat in Queenstown with 360 spins and canyon runs. Small-group ride, shuttle options, lockers, and photo shop.
“Wakes you up for the day!! Well worth the outlay, helpful staff, and our driver Paul was very skilled and welcoming.”
Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with scenic stops, a 1hr45 cruise, and a packed picnic lunch in a Mercedes van.
“We had a Blast! Absolutely blissed out on the entire experience. We had Amy who was such a pleasure to have as a guide and a trooper and excellent coordinator actor when our van had mechanical issues. All the info provided and fun facts on culture and fanfare was spot on, even though it is…”
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-hour Queenstown jet boat on Lake Wakatipu and the Shotover and Kawarau rivers with heated rails, 360 spins, and fast thrills.
“it was a blast. Thanks for the rush, the view and the excitement.”
Milford Sound by glass-roof coach from Queenstown: scenic Milford Road stops and a 2-hour nature cruise with wildlife spotting.
“Excellent, stunning and worth to do once in a life”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, then cruise for 2 hours. Guaranteed window seats, up-close falls, and big wildlife moments.
“Highlight of our month spent touring NZ so far. Blessed with stunning weather of clear blue skies which showed off the incredible scenery perfectly. The scenery on the flight was spectacular and the pilot provided great commentary with friendly approach. Wonderful to then see Milford Sound on a boat, again great commentary and real up…”
A 90-minute Lake Wakatipu scenic cruise from Queenstown with live captain commentary, great photo stops, and indoor warmth.
“Perfect way to spend 90 minutes. We really enjoyed ourselves. The skipper did a great job and was entertaining as well as extremely informative. Highly recommended.”
NZONE tandem parachute jump in Queenstown with 9,000–15,000 ft choices, Lake Wakatipu views, and pro safety with optional photos.
“This was my first experience skydiving ever and the crew at NZONE were total pros. My jump master Patrick was great and put me at ease before the jump and I was oddly calm leading up to it. Overall great experience and the views in Queenstown were beautiful on the way down. Our weather was…”
4.5-hour LOTR half-day from Queenstown: Glenorchy film sites, Mt Aspiring access, Isengard lookout, costumes, and a picnic.
“What a fantastic time. Our tour guide, Max, was excellent. We were able to visit some exclusive locations and reminisce about this great Tolkien epics. Highly recommended.”
Ride the coal-powered TSS Earnslaw on a 90-minute Lake Whakatipu cruise from Queenstown. Explore the engine room, museum, and views.
“Everything good other than the opportunity to go when it docks midway at the Walter Park Farm. We dint know about this earlier when we booked the 90 minute ride. There really should have been an opportunity given to be able to buy the tickets on-board for the visit & the lunch BBQ option.”
Glide through Queenstown on a small-group Segway tour. Learn fast, see Lake Wakatipu views, and cover more ground than walking.
“So much fun! Great guide, helpful training, beautiful scenery. Very nice way to get a look at the park and waterfrong.”
Thrill-seekers love Shotover Extreme: a fast 25-minute jet boat run in exclusive Shotover Canyons with 360 spins, rapids, and expert guides.
“Great fun and a good way to start our introduction to Queenstown.”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the steamship TSS Earnslaw, enjoy a chef-led BBQ lunch at Walter Peak, and watch sheep shearing and dog herding.
“Absolutely loved this tour out to Walter Peak! My partner and I went and couldn’t fault the gourmet lunch. Its very relaxed and the service was wonderful. Everything ran on schedule and we still had the afternoon to enjoy the rest of Queenstown. The views on the lake were also stunning.”
Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown by premium glass-roof coach and a 2-hour nature cruise with waterfall closeness and wildlife spotting.
“brilliant day. the guide and driver were fantastic and fun throughout the day, even helping with photos! the tour itself was amazing. would definitely recommend”
