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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

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1 hour 30 minutes

TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

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1 hour 30 minutes

Scenic Queenstown Lake Cruise

Scenic Queenstown Lake Cruise

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1 hour 30 minutes

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

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.

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

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3 hours 30 minutes

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

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.

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

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3 hours 30 minutes

Queenstown Floating Sauna & Cold Plunge on Lake Whakatipu

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.

Queenstown Floating Sauna & Cold Plunge on Lake Whakatipu

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1 hour 15 minutes

Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

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.

Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

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4 hours

KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

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1 hour

Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

This half-day Queenstown canyoneering adventure is action-packed! Walk through an ancient beech forest to a steep-walled canyon, where you descend by zipline, abseil (rappel) down waterfalls, plunge into natural pools, float down narrow passageways, and cascade down chutes. Expert guides ensure your safety and provide alternate routes depending on skill level. No experience is necessary, but this activity does require a moderate level of fitness and confidence in moving water. Wetsuits, safety equipment, and waterproof footwear are provided

Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

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4 hours

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

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.

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

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5 hours 30 minutes

Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Combining two of Queenstown's most iconic activities, this trip is second to none! Starting on the Queenstown Jet Boat, you'll get to experience those famous 360 degree spins and speed. Discover the Kawarau River and its pristine wilderness as we race you down the river to your next mode of transport. Then jump straight into a raft to complete the last section of river, where the Jet Boats fear to go. Spend your morning or afternoon paddling through the historic Kawarau gorge, famous for its gold mining, wineries and it’s stint in The Lord of the Rings franchise. Paddle and swim your way through grade 2-3 whitewater rapids with a brand new cliff jumping section added for the adventure junkies (optional). Complete your journey by tackling the famous 400m Dog Leg rapid – the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand. Then head back to Rafting Base for a hot shower.

Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

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4 hours 30 minutes

Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

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.

Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

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13 hours

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

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.

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

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13 hours

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

Avoid the stress of self-driving through distractingly beautiful landscapes on a full-day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Peer through the panoramic windows of a luxury coach as you travel through UNESCO World Heritage–-listed Fiordland National Park with a guide, stopping at sites of interest en route. At Milford Sound, board a catamaran for a memorable sightseeing cruise past Mitre Peak and magnificent cliff-side waterfalls. Look out for wildlife, too.

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

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12 hours 30 minutes

Queenstown Segway Tour

Queenstown Segway Tour

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2 hours

Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

Instead of rushing to keep up with a group, this self-guided e-bike adventure is a peaceful way to explore the cycle paths between Arrowtown and Queenstown at your own pace. Begin with a pickup at a time that suits your schedule—with e-bike rental included—then, get taken to the start point in Arrowtown. After that, independently explore the local area’s bridges, mountains, and stunning trails with breaks whenever you like.

Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

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3 to 5 hours

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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

See the sheer cliffs of Milford Sound from the air and water on this half-day tour from Queenstown by sightseeing plane and catamaran. Fly over Fiordland National Park, part of a UNESCO-listed landscape, then touch down at Milford Sound for a nature cruise. This tour is perfect for photography and wildlife watching, and hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Queenstown hotels is included.

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

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5 hours

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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Join a Doubtful Sound cruise from Queenstown and discover this isolated gem deep within the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park. Travel by coach to Manapouri, take a ferry across Lake Manapouri and cross over Wilmot Pass, then down to Doubtful Sound to board your catamaran. Look out for dolphins, fur seals, and penguins amid a dramatic landscape of soaring forest-covered peaks and crystal-clear waters.

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Free Cancellation
12 hours

Milford Sound Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

The cliffs, fjords, and waterfalls of Milford Sound are among the most impressive natural wonders of New Zealand’s South Island. This tour is ideal for those short on time, including round-trip flights from Queenstown and up to two hours of free time at Milford Sound. Enjoy spectacular aerial views over the Fiordland National Park, Mount Aspiring National Park, and Lake Wakatipu; then touchdown to hike around the Sound with views of Mitre Peak and Lady Bowen Falls.

Milford Sound Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

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4 hours 30 minutes

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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

The deep waters, soaring cliffs, and thundering waterfalls of Milford Sound are spectacular from all angles, and this half-day tour by air and boat takes in all the highlights. Enjoy thrilling aerial views of the Fiordland National Park on a round-trip flight from Queenstown, and marvel at Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, and Mount Pembroke on a scenic Milford Sound cruise. Hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch are included for a truly seamless experience.

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

Free Cancellation
5 hours

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

Be amazed by Fiordland’s dramatic landscapes on this full-day, small-group tour by coach, boat, and air. This combo tour makes it easy to see a lot in one day. After a Queenstown hotel pickup, admire the dramatic scenery without having to drive yourself. Hop aboard a cruise on Milford Sound, then return to Queenstown by air, flying over Fiordland National Park and seeing views you couldn’t experience any other way.

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

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9 hours

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Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise

Cruise Milford Sound and explore Fiordland on a full-day trip from Queenstown by luxury coach. See some of the South Island’s most dramatic scenery along the way. Then, cruise on Milford Sound past towering waterfalls and seal colonies to the Tasman Sea. The views are great, whatever the weather. Handy Queenstown transfers are included so you don’t get distracted driving yourself in this beautiful mountainous area.

Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise

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12 hours

Likely to Sell Out

Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

Soar above the clouds and majestic mountain peaks of Mt. Aspiring and Fiordland national parks for a truly bird’s-eye perspective of New Zealand’s celebrated alpine scenery. On this compact scenic flight from Queenstown, enjoy views of at least five major glaciers, each lesser-known than the heavily visited Fox and Franz Josef glaciers further north. This flight also showcases the deep, densely forested fiords of Milford Sound.

Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

Free Cancellation
1 hour

Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sound on a full-day tour from Queenstown with a combination of a scenic coach ride, sightseeing cruise, and return flight over the pristine mountain wilderness. Avoid the hassle of self-driving through the beautiful landscape and let an experienced driver take the wheel on the mountainous roads. Look out for rare South Island wildlife on the cruise, then save time with a flight back to Queenstown.

Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown

Free Cancellation
9 hours

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Know before you go

A boat moored on the shore of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown.

Tour options are available for families with kids and solo adventurers alike.
Be sure to dress in layers, as the wind can pick up suddenly.
Tours range from short, 90-minute excursions to full-day, 8-hour adventures.
Many of the Lake Wakatipu experiences are accessible for wheelchair users; check with your tour provider in advance.

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