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15 Best Queenstown Tours In New Zealand

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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.

15 Best Queenstown Tours In New Zealand

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

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

Most Popular★ 4.8

Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired BBQ feast, farm dog and sheep show, and optional woolshed tea in Queenstown.

“We are so happy we booked this tour for our last day in Queenstown. The food was amazing - could not have asked for anything better. I am a vegetarian and had such a full plate to eat and my husband says the meats were cooked to perfection. The service of the workers both on…”

2,713 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $95by RealNZ

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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

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

Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise - Lake Te Anau and Fiordland National Park: letting the parks do the talking

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.

“We woke up to a jaw-dropping sunrise, followed by an absolutely next-level breakfast at our hotel. With full bellies and happy hearts, we spent the morning unwinding before hopping on our flight to Milford Sound—and wow, what a flight! TRead more”

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

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.

“Milford Sound from the air is absolutely unforgettable. I was blessed with perfect weather on the day of my visit, and taking the plane was definitely the right choice. The aerial views were truly breathtaking, even more so than the cruise, and the whole experience was very efficient and smooth. I highly recommend this to…”

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 true MVP—the wizard behind the curtain, the Ranger who knows every path—was our guide: Salomon. Or as he shall forever be known in my heart: Sallum… Salmeagol… the Precious Bearer of All LOTR Knowledge This man does not merely guide—he lore-masters. His knowledge of filming locations, behind-the-scenes stories, camera angles, production tricks, and Tolkien…”

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)

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.

“We had a fantastic day on our tour to Milford sounds. The coach was comfortable and the boat trip was excellent. Our only concern was on the trip back from Milford to Te Anu our driver was in a big hurry and was rushing us to get on the bus so that we wouldn’t be…”

976 reviews14 hoursFrom $170by Southern Discoveries

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