All Queenstown Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Queenstown Golden Hour Scenic Charter — Private Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Enjoy a peaceful start to your day with a summer breakfast cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the luxurious Pacific Jemm. As the sun rises over the Remarkables, savor freshly brewed coffee and a delicious seasonal breakfast featuring local Central Otago produce. Glide through the calm waters of Queenstown Bay and beyond, soaking in the stunning views of the mountains as they transition from grey to gold. This unique experience is perfect for those seeking tranquility and beauty in the heart of nature. - Enjoy a seasonal breakfast with pastries, fruit, and hearty options - Sip on coffee, teas, and fresh juices on the deck - Cruise through calm waters with stunning views of the Remarkables - Perfect for those looking for a serene morning outing in Queenstown

Lake Wakatipu Breakfast Cruise Aboard Pacific Jemm

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

USD 87

USD 78

Experience Queenstown from up to 600 ft above Lake Wakatipu, with incredible panoramic views of the lake, mountains and town below. Unlike many of Queenstown's high-adrenaline activities, parasailing offers a peaceful and scenic way to experience the destination from the air. Take-off and landing are completely dry, making it easy to fit into your day without needing swimwear or a change of clothes. Fly solo, share the experience on a tandem flight, or take to the air as a group of three. Paraflights is ideal for couples, families, groups of friends, solo travelers and anyone looking for a memorable Queenstown experience without the intensity of bungy jumping or skydiving.

Tandem Parasailing Adventure in Lake Wakatipu Queenstown

Tandem Parasailing Adventure in Lake Wakatipu Queenstown

1 hourFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Travel to Milford Sound from Queenstown or Te Anau in a small group of just 12 guests, journeying through Fiordland in a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter with leather seats and room to spread out. The smaller group means a relaxed pace, easy conversation with your driver-guide, and time to stop and take in the scenery along the Milford Road. Onboard Wi-Fi, USB and USB-C charging, and a refillable chilled water dispenser keep the journey comfortable. On the water, enjoy the company's Discover More Cruise, the longest Milford Sound cruise, with up to 2 hrs 15 mins on the fiord. An onboard Nature Guide shares stories of the wildlife and the landscapes, with chances to see fur seals, dolphins and penguins. Depart from Queenstown on a seamless, full-day Milford Sound experience.

Milford Sound Discover More Cruise Small Group ex Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

USD 262

USD 236

Thrill-seeking travelers will love the chance to drive powerful ATVs around an extreme track surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery. Conveniently located close to Queenstown, this private half-hour adventure fits easily into busy itineraries. Drive at speeds of over 45 miles (75 kilometers) per hour around the 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) track. Go solo or take a friend to share the excitement.

Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity

Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Optimize your arrival or departure in Queenstown and Wanaka with a seamless transfer to or from the Queenstown, Wanaka City and surrounding's. A professional driver will greet you at the Arrivals and escort you to a modern, air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter. Sit back and relax as you travel comfortably to your hotel or Wanaka surrounding, with complimentary bottled water and free onboard WIFI to keep you connected. The 1.5–2 Hours journey ensures a stress-free start or end to your time in Wanaka, so you can focus on enjoying its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. Hassle-free pickup from Queenstown Airport, city or Wanaka Travel in a modern, comfortable vehicle with air conditioning Professional and friendly driver ensures a smooth journey Enjoy complimentary bottled water and onboard WIFI for convenience

Queenstown/Wanaka Airport Transfer

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

USD 204USD 193

Explore the thrilling downhill trails of Cardrona Alpine Resort, where technical challenges meet breathtaking scenery. With expert guides leading the way, riders can refine their skills on world-class terrain. This full-day adventure includes tailored coaching on vital techniques such as braking, body positioning, and terrain analysis. Enjoy chairlift-accessed riding that maximizes your trail time while building confidence and control. By the end of the day, you'll leave with sharpened skills and unforgettable memories from New Zealand’s premier downhill biking park.

MTB instruction at Cardrona Alpine resort

Master Cardrona Bike Park - NZ's Highest MTB park

8 hoursFree Cancellation

This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the many of top attractions in New Zealand's North Island, optional activities and accommodations. Experience the best of the North Island without the hassle of planning which attractions to visit, where to stay, what to do, all without driving long distances on your own. Enjoy the luxury of a private tour for your group. Benefit from a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for your group. Enjoy the flexibility to choose your own desired activities or opt for a range of exciting 10–14 optional activities, including Auckland Museum or Waiheke Island hop-on hop-off exploration, scenic boating or guided kayaking, Hobbiton tour, Redwoods Treewalk, Agrodome & private soak or river rafting, geothermal valley & Māori cultural experience, jet boating, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, black water rafting or Aranui & Ruakuri Caves, and Hamilton Gardens. Start from Auckland or Queenstown and finish in Auckland.

6 Day Northern Loop New Zealand Private Tour

6 daysFree Cancellation

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Remarkables during a private hiking tour to Lake Alta, a key filming location for the Lord of the Rings. Guided by expert “LOTR Nerds,” this 4.5-hour adventure includes 2 hours of hiking and opportunities to dress up and take memorable photos with authentic film props. Gain insider knowledge about the film's production and historical context while enjoying the breathtaking alpine scenery. This tour is ideal for fans of the films and those looking for a unique outdoor experience. - Private tour accommodating up to 9 passengers - 4.5 hours of exploration, including 2 hours of hiking - Expert guides with in-depth knowledge of the Lord of the Rings - Includes transport, water, and snacks for your journey

Private Lake Alta Hiking Tour Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Private Lake Alta Hiking Tour Lord of the Rings Film Locations

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Central Otago Clutha River Loop Trail on E-Bike

3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore iconic filming locations from the Lord of the Rings in Glenorchy and Paradise on this half-day tour. Led by knowledgeable guides, visit sites like Ithilien, Isengard, and Beorn’s House, enhancing your journey with authentic props and behind-the-scenes insights. Enjoy a hot or cold beverage while capturing memorable photos with licensed replicas. This intimate tour, lasting 4.5 hours, is perfect for fans of all ages, though some walking on dirt tracks is involved. Discover the magic of Middle Earth while supporting local conservation efforts with a portion of your fee going to the Love Queenstown Community Fund. - 4.5-hour tour showcasing stunning LOTR locations - Knowledgeable guides with expert insights on the films - Includes hot or cold beverages and photo opportunities - Suitable for families, but wear appropriate footwear for walking

Private Glenorchy and Paradise Lord of the Rings Film Locations

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Race Car Simulator - Thrillzone Queenstown

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the art of gin-making with this unique 3-hour distilling workshop in Queenstown. Guided by a knowledgeable expert, explore an extensive range of botanicals and uncover the storied history of gin. Craft your own recipe, enjoy a tasting board, and design a signature cocktail to savor. Each participant leaves with a personalized 500ml bottle of their creation, complete with a custom label designed during the session. Snacks and a welcome cocktail enhance your journey into the world of gin, making it a perfect outing for friends or a special gift.

Create Your Own Gin Experience in Queenstown

3 hoursFree Cancellation

USD 146USD 139

"They're taking the Hobbits to Central Otago!" Journey beyond Queenstown on the Full-day Middle Earth adventure into the dramatic landscapes of Central Otago, used to portray the Plains of Rohan and the Westfold Village in The Two Towers. Explore two private properties and follow in the footsteps of Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli across the Plains of Rohan. These spectacular landscapes offer a rare opportunity to explore filming locations normally inaccessible to the public. Dress up and wield the collection of officially licensed replica props while your guide shares behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive production materials. LOTR locations such as: Multiple Locations in The Plains of Rohan: Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli Track the Uruk-hai and Meet the Rohirrim The Westfold Lakeside Rohan Village (Burned down in the film) Rohan Gorge - Merry and Pippin Carried by Uruk-hai And More!

Full Day Poolburn Adventure Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Full Day Poolburn Adventure Lord of the Rings Film Locations

10 hoursFree Cancellation

USD 296USD 281

Totally Personalized Private Experience! Enjoy a tailored tour exclusively for private tour. Flexible itinerary that can adapt to your interests, pace, and preferences and Options to add one way scenic flights. Discover the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordland on a full-day journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Experience stunning alpine landscapes, serene lakes, cascading waterfalls, and a scenic cruise through the iconic fjord — all in one unforgettable adventure.

Milford Sound Private Day Trip from Queenstown via Te Anau

Milford Sound Private Day Trip from Queenstown via Te Anau

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a captivating half-day guided ‘loop’ tour of Arrowtown and the surrounding region, where enchanting landscapes and rich history await. With your own private guide, explore the charming township of Arrowtown where the 1870s gold mining heritage still thrives. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of boutiques and cafes and discover the Chinese mining settlement and Arrow River along the way. Other iconic stops include a visit to the historic Edith Cavell Bridge and the breathtaking Coronet Peak Lookout. You'll have the chance to witness the birthplace of bungy jumping at the Kawarau Bungy Bridge. Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of Middle-earth at the Pillars of the Kings and capture the serenity of Lake Hayes. Throughout the journey, our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and local insights, enriching your experience with their experience.

Private Guided Arrowtown and Surrounds Tour ex Queenstown

4 hoursFree Cancellation

USD 280USD 266

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Queenstown with a private charter tailored just for you. Enjoy flexible itineraries that allow for scenic stops and seasonal highlights, perfect for photography enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Discover popular destinations like Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Wanaka, and even Milford Sound, all while receiving expert local recommendations. Ideal for small groups seeking personalized travel experiences, these charters ensure that you capture every moment and taste the best local offerings. - Flexible itineraries with scenic stops tailored to your preferences - Visit iconic spots like Glenorchy, Wanaka, and Milford Sound - Perfect for small groups wanting a personalized experience - Enjoy local recommendations for food, wine, and photography opportunities

Queenstown and Surrounds Private Custom Day Tour Experience

Queenstown and Surrounds Private Custom Day Tour Experience

1 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

Gillian_G, Oct 2026

Vaughan the best tour guide

Loved this tour. The glass top coach was fantastic giving uninterrupted views of the beautiful landscape. Vaughan our guide was amazing with a great sense of humour and very knowledgeable giving great insight into the places we stopped at along the way. Plenty of photo opportunities and a decent number of stops along the way. The cruise itself was lovely with the buffet lunch simple but delicious and plenty of food so noone should go hungry. Highly recommend especially if you can get Vaughan as your guide.

Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

Joshua_B, Oct 2026

Incredible experience!

On a trip full of highlights, this one ranks near the top. The Glenorchy Team are AMAZING! I accidentally booked the wrong date and they accommodated me immediately and without issue. They arranged for us to be picked up from our hotel and driven straight to the airport. Check in was organized and professional. I’ll admit, I was a bit scared about being in such a small plane, but it really wasn’t too bad. A little turbulence here or there because you’re flying over mountains, but it was ultimately a non-issue. The views from the plane? INCREDIBLE! The cruise in Milford Sound was lovely - we saw some wildlife and enjoyed a gorgeous few hours on the water. Strongly recommend doing this if you can!

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Andrea_L, Oct 2026

Amazing day on a great tour

We had a great day on this trip. Our driver / guide was great (16th October) on the glass roof 6.30am tour. She gave lots of interesting information about the sights we saw and the stops. The scenery is stunning, I particularly enjoyed the drive as we passed through farmlands, along the Otago lakes and through Fiordland to Milford Sound. The boat trip was great, well organised on a smaller boat with plenty of view points on the upper and lower decks. We visited on a sunny day, but I’ve heard rainy or misty days are just as beautiful. We got up close to a waterfall for a ‘glacial facial’ and were lucky to see bottlenose dolphins racing alongside our boat. We also saw a couple of young fur seals lounging on the rocks. At a stop on the trip into the Fjord we saw the cheeky kea parrots who put on a show as well as running all over the van roof. The ride back was equally as beautiful with chill time to enjoy the scenery. The stops were well planned to grab coffee and some snacks - and the mirror lake was my favourite view stop. Amazing day! Thank you.

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Julie_D, Oct 2026

Magnificent Milford Sound

Absolutely fantastic trip from start to finish. The service, lovely friendly people, fantastic comfortable boat, a cool flight in a Cessna, and to top it all off the glorious Milford Sound. Highly recommend the whole thing and special thanks to Luke our wonderful pilot.

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Leela_R, Oct 2026

Worth It for LOTR Fans Especially

It’s an evenly paced half a day. Great fun & loads of information on LOTR & even some fun facts about other movies. The ride was enjoyable. Dan was friendly & fun to chat with. Even had the replica weapons & clothing that we used for photo ops in the forest. Listened to LOTR music on the way back to Queenstown. Love from Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Jennifer_N, Sept 2026

Scenic Cruise on Beautiful Historic Steam Ship with Sumptuous Gourmet BBQ Lunch!

The beautiful historic steam ship cruise on the Wakatipu Lake was scenic. You can walk around the ship upper and lower deck and learn how it is operated. Beverage and a snacks can be purchased on board. We stopped at Walter Peak for a sumptuous BBQ lunch. Not your typical BBQ but a good spread of food with appetisers, salads, main course and desserts! Wasn’t expecting all that delicious food! You get to wander around the farm after lunch and watch sheep being sheared. Everything was well organised and we enjoyed ourselves. I would recommend this activity while in Queenstown! Also worth mentioning the staff at RealNZ office in Queenstown was wonderful. I had double booked the activity and she was so helpful to arrange cancellation of the double booking and reminded me to follow up to ensure I get my refund. Thank you all for a great experience!

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Danielray_D, July 2026

Milford Sound - Do not miss out!!

I could not recommend this specific tour enough, but what made it even more amazing than the views and beautiful scenery was our incredible guide, Robin. She was so knowledgeable about New Zealand, its history, its culture, geography, anatomy, you name it. I’m so thankful we had her as our guide. I would recommend this over and over again to anyone visiting this beautiful country!

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

TIM_M, July 2026

Bus, Cruise, Fly... the BEST way to experience Milford Sound

Couldn't ask for a better day tour! Shu our tour driver was friendly, informative & gave us numerous photo stops along the way. The cruise in Milford Sound was spectacular - and we saw dolphins! Then flying back over the show capped mountains ended the day in a literal high!

Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Jonathan_L, Apr 2026

#1 Best Experience of NZ South Island

I’m surprised how so many visitors in Queenstown wanting to visit Milford Sound are not taking advantage of this opportunity and booking this excursion in advance. Are you willing to drive or ride a shuttle for +5 hours? Why not fly there instead and make a pit spot to touch some snow? Our pilot was Kurt and he was hands down very welcoming, professional, and engaged with ensuring that his passengers were safe and getting the best experience possible, weather permitting of course. The process of transitioning from helicopter to the cruise was very smooth and hassle free. We went to Milford Sound in the afternoon and we were very fortunate to have two close sightings of dolphins. It’s best to visit Milford Sound after heavy rainfall to see multiple active waterfalls. If NZ is in a dry spell, it’s still worth a visit especially with the Glacier Helicopters company. You won’t be disappointed!

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.

Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Ruth_M, Mar 2026

Fantastic 10/10

Really great day out to Milford sound! Matt was a fantastic driver/tour guide, giving us great information throughout the journey. The boat around the fjord was great, some amazing views. Bus was comfy and well air conditioned - great music played too - thanks Matt! Defo worth the money!