QUEENSTOWN
Lake, mountains, and everything in between.
The 15 Queenstown tours worth booking first, from the lake crossings to the fiord, the wineries and the canyon jet.
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise the fjord by boat, then return by air for more alpine views in about 4.5 hours.
Most Popular“This experience is a must do if you visit Queenstown. The pilot was amazing. One of the highlights of our trip.”
Coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound with glass-roof views, key photo stops, and a 2-hour cruise led by nature guides spotting seals and waterfalls.
“Great tour, full day - a bit tiring, but best way to see Milford sound from Queenstown. Tour guide was fun and not annoying :)”
LOTR film spots in Queenstown and Glenorchy, plus private Arcadia Station and Mt Aspiring. Small groups, picnics, costumes.
“A must do for any Lord of the Rings enthusiasts. Not only was our tour guide, Amy, incredibly knowledgeable about movie info, she did a great job of showing off New Zealand’s beauty. We saw amazing vistas, private shooting locations for many films, and had a blast overall. Would not hesitate to recommend!”
Ride a Segway through Queenstown with hands-on training, Lake Wakatipu views, and a smooth small-group route that saves your feet.
“Our guide Kevin was very informative great teacher on how to handle the segways making it a very enjoyable experience”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu by steamer or catamaran, then tour Walter Peak Farm for animal shows and afternoon tea.
“Staff were punctual and friendly. The activity also very great！”
Queenstown quad biking with included gear, small-group training, and a 650-acre ride with Shotover River views. 1 hour tour.
“This is by far a great experience for learning, stunning views, adrenaline, fun and lots of nature. We truly loved it”
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise from Queenstown is a 12-hour day trip with hotel pickup, lunch, and a catamaran cruise through Piopiotahi.
“Amazing views the best day of our entire Queenstown Trip. Milford sound is breathtaking and the Tour was a good oportunity to See it Even if you are in Queenstown”
Queenstown to Milford Sound by glass-roof coach and catamaran cruise, with Fiordland stops, live commentary, and optional picnic or buffet lunch.
“We enjoyed every moment of the trip to Milford Sound. Thank you to Ivan for making this day such a memorable one. His stories and information shared along the way was informative, interesting and entertaining. And all the stops for photo opportunities were much appreciated, capturing special memories to take home.”
Boutique Central Otago wine tour from Queenstown with hotel pickup, 4 wineries tastings, and lunch, plus scenic Cromwell stroll.
“The choice of wineries and their hosts were perfect but our guide made the day! Highly recommend this tour to anyone who likes to have fun while drinking some stellar wines and learning about them as well as some of NZ history. Perfect day!”
A premium Gibbston Valley wine tour from Queenstown: luxury Mercedes transport, four cellar stops, tastings, and pickup/drop-off in 6 hours.
“Allegra was an amiable, knowledgeable, informative and positive host who drove us very competently to four winery destinations. The second venue provided a tasty lunch. We found the first two wine tasting stops very appealing along with the forth experience which offered a delightful garden to enjoy.”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound by small plane, then cruise by catamaran to the Tasman Sea. Guaranteed window seat.
“I think the plane ride over is the best way to see the wonders of Milford Sound along with the mountain lakes and glaciers.”
Queenstown to Milford Sound by glass-roof coach and Pride of Milford cruise, with photo stops, expert commentary, and big-fiord drama.
“The guide/driver was fantastic! He provided us with commentary about the area along the way providing context and making it an excellent day! He also had patience of a saint with a small group of guests that were consistently late or demanded to be dropped off at their hotel. Otherwise it was lovely! Definitely would…”
Queenstown to Milford Sound small-group tour with guided stops, picnic lunch, and a close-up cruise beneath Mitre Peak.
“I’ve done this tour with Cheeky Kiwi before solo and it was such a great experience that I needed to take my partner to experience it also. The small group makes for a nice day with beautiful stops along the way, and the cruise along Milford Sound itself is amazing. Our guide Joe was an…”
Four zip lines from the Skyline Gondola in Queenstown, with safety-first guides, forest platforms, and big views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.
“We upgraded from the 4 line to the 6 line when we reached the start point, a very easy process. The guides were brilliant, friendly, funny and engaging. I felt safe at all times and was even persuaded to go upside down, something I never thought I would do! Amazing views, beautiful forest lines. There…”
Small-group Middle-earth drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy with film locations, Mount Aspiring, costumes, tea, and plenty of photo stops.
“Nice excursion! The road to Glenorchy was amazing! The views on the mountain and the lake 😍. The guide was friendly and tried to communicate his passion for LOTR. Tea and cookies for breakfast and costumes of LOTR to take pictures.”
From the lake to the fiord, every way to fill a day.
