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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

25 minutesFree Cancellation

from $110

Travel from Queenstown to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Milford Sound on an easy day trip. Enjoy live commentary along the way, and many scenic photo stops. At Milford Sound, don’t worry about waiting in lines as tickets are included. Admire views of waterfalls and Mitre Peak from your cruise. Refuel with a tasty picnic lunch in a scenic location. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from listed locations for added convenience.

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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $220

Round-trip flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound save you hours of road-travel time in Fiordland National Park. Following a scenic flight with views of snow-covered peaks, remote valleys, and waterfalls, touch down for a cruise on Milford Sound. Traveling by both air and water takes you to dramatic places you'd miss by sticking to the road. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected central Queenstown accommodations.

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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $475

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Avoid the risk of driving to Milford Sound yourself and being distracted by the views. This group tour from Queenstown makes it easy—and safe—to visit the must-see natural attraction for a day. After a handy hotel pickup, embark on a dramatic journey through mountains, gorges, and the incredible Homer Tunnel. Make scenic stops along the way. Cruise Milford Sound in a catamaran, looking out for wildlife along the way.

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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $158

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $119

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Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $226

Glenorchy sits at the northern tip of Lake Whakatipu, along a stunningly beautiful stretch of road that runs from Queenstown to the (aptly-named) rural farm of Paradise further north. Instead of trying to negotiate these unfamiliar, sometimes dangerous country roads on your own, get a driver who knows the region on a half-day trip. Spend time exploring Glenorchy’s waterfront, and take advantage of some remarkable alpine photo ops.

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Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $113

Board your choice of the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship, or the modern Spirit of Queenstown for an evening cruise on scenic Lake Wakatipu. Arriving at Walter Peak High Country Farm, you’re treated to a sumptuous buffet dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead. Enjoy local meats, salads, vegetables, and desserts—nobody will go hungry. After dinner, see farm demonstrations or purchase a drink and simply relax in the bar.

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Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $113

Fly Carbon Free! Ziptrek has been certified as Carbon Zero for business

Soar through the forest on the world’s steepest tree-to-tree zipline, 1,500 feet (450 meters) above Queenstown. Choose from three different courses, one with a thrilling 68-foot (21-meter) drop. Or, tone down the adrenaline a notch on a longer course, perfect for families with kids. Expert guides supervise your launch so all you have to do is take in the panoramic mountain and lake views.

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Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $71

Take a scenic lunch cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a unique perspective of New Zealand high country. Travel round-trip by either vintage steamship or a more modern catamaran and dig into a gourmet barbecue lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead. Enjoy chef-prepared Central Otago specialties accompanied by salads, desserts, and local cheeses. Don’t miss the sheep shearing demonstration or showmanship by the farm’s sheepdogs.

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $95

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Skydive in Queenstown—New Zealand’s outdoor adventure capital—and jump from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet (2,700, 3,600, or 4,500 meters). After a safety briefing, board a small plane and tandem skydive with an experienced guide. Free-fall at speeds of up to 124 miles (200 kilometers) per hour, then relax as you float beneath your parachute high above Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountains.

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NZONE Skydive Queenstown

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $214

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship (or a replacement vessel when the steamship is undergoing maintenance). Stroll the lakeside gardens, watch a farm show, and see sheepdogs in action. Take a guided tour and enjoy free time to stroll. Savor a delicious afternoon tea with scones before heading back to Queenstown the same way you came.

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Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $81

Take a break and escape into nature on this tour of Milford Sound in the World Heritage Fiordland National Park. Relax as you visit one of New Zealand’s notable Fjords, taking in the waterfalls at Mirror Lake and the fresh glacier water at Monkey Walk. Then, take to the water itself with a boat cruise on Milford Sound. Perfect for travelers wanting to immerse themselves in the South Island’s landscape.

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Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $190

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Mt Cook Full-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $167

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Remarkables flight during Winter (snow landing)

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25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

25 minutesFree Cancellation

from $185

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Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $161

Watershed is a floating sauna experience on Lake Whakatipu, where guests cycle between hot Finnish saunas and cold lake plunges while surrounded by Queenstown’s alpine scenery. Designed around the classic rhythm of contrast therapy, guests move between sauna heat, cold water and moments of rest on the deck overlooking the mountains. Most people naturally fall into a pattern of sauna, plunge, rest, then repeat. Located just minutes from central Queenstown, Watershed offers a calm space on the water that feels surprisingly removed from the town centre. Guests often visit after a day hiking, skiing or exploring the region, or simply to slow down and reset. The experience suits couples, friends and anyone curious about contrast therapy, and is especially popular as a winter ritual after a day in the mountains.

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Queenstown Floating Sauna & Cold Plunge on Lake Whakatipu

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $35

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Enjoy your wine in the stunning sites of Central Otago

Pair the fine wines of Central Otago with a gourmet lunch platter on this small-group wine-tasting tour of Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell from Queenstown. Drive through valleys and vine-clad foothills rich in gold mining history, and stop at four boutique wineries for tastings along the way. Numbers are limited to ensure an intimate experience with other wine lovers and personalized attention from your guide.

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Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour - All-Inclusive 4 Wineries & Lunch

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $89

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TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $69

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Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $158

Price varies by group size

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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $47

See Arrowtown and Wanaka through the eyes of a local rather than a first-time visitor on a half-day tour from Queenstown that explores local history and landscapes. You’ll have time to stroll Arrowtown’s charming main street, built during Otago’s 19th-century gold rush, then enjoy an hour of free time to see Wanaka at your own pace for a balanced sightseeing experience. Return to Queenstown through the Crown Range, winding through towering peaks and high passes.

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Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

6 hours

from $125

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Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $62

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Noemi_S, Apr 2026

Lord of the Tours!

Even though I’ve never seen the LotR movies, I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Queenstown! The scenery is amazing, the ride is comfortable and our guide Max went above & beyond to make this a highlight of our NZ adventure!

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Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Lucy_S, Apr 2026

Great family afternoon out

Fabulous afternoon! So well organised. The live music on the boat was lovely. The farm tour was so informative and the kids loved being able to feed the animals! Especially loved the farm show at the end. Great afternoon tea and catered for one member of our group being gluten free.

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NZONE Skydive Queenstown

Simbai_M, Apr 2026

12000 feet skydive

After all the health and safety checks have been completed the real action began. After being geared up the plane ride to the jump takes about 15 mins which was a good ride with views of the lake and mt remarkable ranges. The jump it self takes about 5 mins till you reach the ground. I had a good instructor who made me feel calm. The free fall is so quick it finished before I could take it all in and the landing was so smooth.

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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Abeer_A, Apr 2026

Hamish was a wonderful...

Hamish was a wonderful guide and gave us so much insight into the history of New Zealand and everywhere we visited. He was incredibly funny, considerate and a very safe driver! It was a wonderful day and we visited such beautiful picturesque locations, although the weather turned somewhat gloomy by the time we boarded the boat it was just as scenic and incredible! I couldn’t recommend this tour more it is an unforgettable experience. And again we are so grateful to have had Hamish as our guide he was amazing.

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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

eleonor1, Mar 2026

Great experience

Great experience with True South. Our flight didn’t proceed due to weather and was rescheduled a few days later. We then Needed to change it again to fit in with the rest of our plans. They kept us informed and provided a shuttle to take us to the office. Our pilot Tanmay was brilliant. He was polite, friendly, provided great explanations during the flight and forewarned us when turbulence was expected and why. He also provided clear instructions on drop off and pickup. Great experience.

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Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

pradips, Mar 2026

Awesome Day to and on Milford Sound

Absolutely worth your time. Milford Sound is simply amazing. Our wonderful tour guide and driver extraordinaire - Will - made the entire day super fun and enjoyable! It's a long day but he kept the entire van entertained with fun stories, anecdotes and history. And the scenic stops doing the way were a huge bonus. The cruise itself was also excellent with the captain's stories and banter too at you the entertainment!

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Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

Laura_H, Mar 2026

Flying high in Queenstown

This was a ton of fun. We did all 6 ziplines. 3 were shorter and another 3 longer. Wide variety of people in the group and the guides, Ava and Steve, were great! Note that there is a 25 downhill walk with quite a few steep steps and ruggis terrain, so be careful if you have any movement concerns (they do offer a partial car ride as an alt).

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TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

Keith_L, Mar 2026

We just did the return...

We just did the return trip across Lake Walatipu without visiting Walter Peak Farm. The trip allowed great views of the lake and surrounding mountains, but the best bit was the atmosphere of the old steamer. You could even go below and check out the workings of the steam engine. Great experience.

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Known as the “Adventure Capital of the World,” Queenstown draws visitors looking for adrenaline-pumping adventures like skydiving, paragliding, and ziplining. These Queenstown tours have options ranging from death-defying to extremely chill, all providing a glimpse of this gorgeous part of New Zealand. The waterfalls and snow-capped mountains of Milford Sound should not be missed during your Queenstown visit, and the easiest way to visit this remote area is via boat or plane tour. Queenstown is also known for its wine scene, and several tours will drive you through verdant valleys as you taste wines along the way.

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Are guided tours in Queenstown worth it?

Yes, Queenstown tours are worthwhile—many allow you to experience the region’s natural beauty in ways you can’t do on your own, such as on trips to the Milford Sound or Fiordland National Park. Meanwhile, the adrenaline rush of the famous jet boat tours is unmatched for the brave travelers in your group.

Per one customer who booked the Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, “Amazing, safe and good for ALL ages, I saw a 5-year-old and some 70+ people thoroughly enjoy this, and I did too, even as someone who enjoys more extreme thrills as well (skateboarding, mountain biking etc). The speed through the canyons is amazing but safe; they have a great way of stopping and explaining things occasionally while waiting for the other jetboats to pass, and the drivers are exceptionally skilled.”

How much do Queenstown tours cost?

As they are primarily outdoor excursions, Queenstown tours may seem more expensive than tours in other cities; on average, they cost US$100 and up per person, depending on what’s included. However, the price often includes transport, entry fees, and even meals.

On the lower end of the price range, you can book the Escape Adventure AR Experience in Queenstown for around US$22 per person. This scavenger hunt takes you around Queenstown so you can see the sights while having fun with your family or friends. Pricier options include private sightseeing flights or day tours via helicopter or small plane, such as The Ultimate Milford Sound Experience by Helicopter From Queenstown (from around US$5,400 per group of up to five). This private half-day tour takes you over the Southern Alps in a helicopter, landing in several places along the way.

What activities are included on Queenstown tours?

You name it, and you can experience it in Queenstown, which is known as the adventure capital of New Zealand. Explore the Milford Sound by boat, take a canoe through the rapids of the Dart River, or go paragliding with marvelous views of the Southern Alps. For those in your group who would prefer something more relaxing, there are plenty of food and wine tours available, too.

Consider an all-day or multi-day Queenstown tour to pack in as many sights and activities as possible. For example, you’ll travel from Queenstown to Fiordland National Park on the Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience, during which you stop for short walks in scenic areas en route, take a scenic cruise on Milford Sound, and snap plenty of photos of the wildlife and landscape along the way.

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