All Queenstown Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Milford Sound VIP Nature Cruise Small Group ex Queenstown

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Join a small group, no more than 8 travellers, with a friendly local Kiwi guide on part of the Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand's Great Walks with over 140 years of history. Depart Queenstown or Glenorchy and follow the edge of Lake Wakatipu toward Mt Aspiring National Park. Climb through ancient red beech forest, with a total elevation of 343 metres over 15 kilometres on a well-formed track, moderate enough for regular hikers and achievable for those who don't hike often. Pass Forge Flat and Bridal Veil Falls, with the track running above the Routeburn River gorge. Listen for bush robins and kea as you cross a swing bridge into the alpine meadows of Routeburn Flats, where you'll stop for a picnic lunch surrounded by mountains before the gentle two hour descent back to Queenstown. Approximately 8 hours total, including 4.5 to 5 hours of walking. 8am start from Queenstown, 9am from Glenorchy.

Full-Day Small Group Routeburn Track Guided Hike from Queenstown

Full-Day Small Group Routeburn Track Guided Hike from Queenstown

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Journey from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook on a breathtaking scenic flight that reveals the stunning Southern Alps. Soar over majestic landmarks and glaciers, then land at Mount Cook Airport for a self-guided adventure. Spend up to 5 hours exploring the national park with options to visit The Hermitage Hotel for lunch, the Sir Edmund Hillary Museum, or walk the scenic Hooker Valley Track. With guaranteed window seats and knowledgeable pilots offering insights throughout the flight, this tour perfectly combines awe-inspiring landscapes with the freedom to explore at your own pace. - Round trip scenic flights from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport - Up to 5 hours of self-guided exploration in Mt. Cook National Park - Ground transport in Mt Cook to local scenic spots and activities - Guaranteed window seat for every guest - Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Expedition Aoraki Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Mt. Cook Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy an evening of drinking without worrying about getting home safely on this wine and craft beer tour. Visit three wineries or breweries in the Gibbston region, with tastings at each and shared antipasto platters at one location. As you go, your guide tells you all about the region’s history, for an enjoyable and informative trip. Transfers from central Queenstown are included, and the small-group tour creates a friendly atmosphere.

Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour 12 Tastings & Platters

Perfect for photography lovers, enjoy a full-day private photography tour in Queenstown and the surrounding area. Start your day in charming Queenstown and then head further afield. The exact itinerary is up to you, but possible destinations include Arrowtown, Glenorchy, Wanaka, Skippers Canyon and more. Your guide is a local photographer, so will be able to give you lots of advice on how to get the best shots.

Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Experience a guided one-way journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Haast Pass and the West Coast. Travel in a small group capped at 15 travellers, taking in Lake Wānaka, Lake Hāwea, the Blue Pools Track, Thunder Creek Falls and Lake Matheson, with a passionate local guide bringing the journey to life along the way. Enjoy secret stops, wildlife sightings and plenty of surprises along the way, with lunch, snacks and bottled water provided. Travel in comfort in a modern minibus before finishing your journey in Franz Josef.

Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Let a guide navigate the Skippers Canyon on this 4WD tour and avoid the risk of self-driving this treacherous but rewarding road, round-trip from Queenstown. The route affords dramatic views over the Wakatipu Basin and Shotover River Valley. Cross Skippers Bridge into the namesake township and stop at Deep Creek to try your hand at gold panning. The half-day trip includes light refreshments and hotel pickup.

Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure Tour - Half Day from Queenstown

Thunder Jet is the only jet boat provider who play music on their trips - your own personalised soundtrack! Also the only 30-minute jet boat ride on Lake Wakatipu, we guarantee an exhilarating jet boat ride along the stunning Kawarau River, where breathtaking landscapes meet thrilling speed. Reaching speeds of up to 95km/h while enjoying iconic 360º spins, you can choose between a 30-minute high-speed thrill or a 60-minute journey through New Zealand’s natural beauty, complete with expert local commentary. With plenty of opportunities for scenic photos and a blend of fun and professionalism from the skilled Thunder drivers, this is an essential Queenstown experience.

Queenstown 30-Minute Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride with music

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Immerse yourself in nature and learn about conservation throughout New Zealand. Begin your trip with a 45 minute cruise aboard the Vintage TSS Earnslaw, an integral part of Queenstown’s pioneering history and to this day a Queenstown icon. You will be greeted by our rural host, who will give you a tour of the stunning Restaurant Garden and showcase the beautiful native plants. Sample fresh produce straight from the veggie beds and orchard! Next savour a delicious garden platters made with with ingredients just harvested during your visit. This is the perfect adventure for those who want to give back to the environment while immersing themselves in New Zealand’s native scenery. You will then have the opportunity to have a hands on role in Walter Peaks land restoration project by planting a native tree or shrub from our nursery.

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

New Zealand’s fantasy landscapes have long enchanted photographers and filmmakers, and now’s your chance to capture your very own postcard-worthy shots. Accompanied by a professional photographer, this private full-day tour from Queenstown offers spectacular views of natural wonders like Skippers Canyon, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkables Range, as well as "The Lord of the Rings" filming locations, historic gold mines, and heritage sites.

Queenstown: Full-Day Private Photography & Sightseeing Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Queenstown: Private Off-Road 4WD Tour With Local Guide

Observe more than 20 native bird species—including New Zealand’s famous kiwi—with admission to Kiwi Birdlife Park in central Queenstown. See wildlife shows, nature exhibits, and daily keeper presentations, and catch a rare sight of the flightless kiwi in a darkened enclosure that mimics a nocturnal environment. Your admission ticket is valid for the entire day so you can explore the park at your own pace.

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Queenstown Segway Tour

Enjoy a leisurely 90 minute scenic cruise on the 111 year old, coal fired vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw from Queenstown waterfront to Walter Peak High Country Farm (without going ashore) and return. After disembarking the TSS Earnslaw, you have a bit of spare time before making your way to meet us at our central pick-up location to join a fun-filled afternoon of stunning sights and magnificent wines. Spend the afternoon visiting three selected vineyards including a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave at Gibbston Valley winery. Sample an array of fine wines and varietals on offer and enjoy a shared cheeseboard which will accompany one of the wine tastings. ***Please note: The TSS Earnslaw will be out of operation for scheduled annual maintenance from May 18th to June 26th. This cruise and wine tour will not be available during this time. Our Classic Wine Tour will continue to operate as normal.***

Queenstown Cruise & Wine Tour - 90 Min TSS Earnslaw & 3 Wineries

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Keen or budding photographers will love the chance to photograph the southern night sky with a photographer. The skies in the lower South Island are among the clearest in the world, and you’ll learn how to photograph them on this private tour from Queenstown. Listen to Maori astronomy stories, get great shots on your camera, and have your portrait taken against the sky; plus, you may even spot the aurora australis, which are often visible from the Southern Lakes.

Private Luxury Queenstown Stargazing & Astro Portraits 4WD Tour

Experience the stunning beauty of Milford Sound / Piopiotahi from both above and at ground level. This unique tour combines a scenic helicopter flight over Fiordland National Park with an alpine landing, allowing you to explore the majestic landscapes surrounding Mitre Peak. Enjoy a guided 30-minute walk along the Milford Sound shoreline with an informative pilot, providing insights into the region's natural wonders. Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off ensure a seamless journey. - Scenic helicopter flight with two landings, including one in Milford Sound - Guided 30-minute walk to capture picturesque views - Informative pilot commentary enhances your understanding of the area - Allow 2.5 hours, including check-in and safety briefing

Milford Sound Discoverer 2 Hour Scenic Helicopter Experience

Queenstown is a beautiful town, but some smaller nearby settlements are even more impressive, without buildings and resorts obscuring the views or busy traffic slowing things down. Experience the tranquility of the village of Glenorchy on this customizable day tour from Queenstown. Travel to photo spots, go on short hikes, or explore cozy cafés—go wherever you like with a flexible itinerary.

Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

Queenstown Highlights Tour: with Wine Tasting & Cheese Platters

Glenorchy Snow Landing Helicopter Flight 30mins

30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

1 hourFree Cancellation

Hike a section of the Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, on a guided day trip from Queenstown. This premier tramping trail is located in beautiful Mt. Aspiring National Park. Trek at a moderate pace, with some challenging uphill and downhill sections, toward the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps, learning about the local flora and birds from your guide. The tour includes snacks, lunch, and hotel transfers.

Routeburn Guided Hike Experience - Full Day

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Active, nature-loving travelers will enjoy this half-day kayaking excursion on Moke Lake, a short drive from Queenstown. With a small group you’ll be taken to the lake and given a thorough safety briefing and a map before enjoying free time to paddle at your own pace on the beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. Learn about the area from your guide during the bus journey. Refuel with refreshments after.

Moke Lake Kayak Experience

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

gian_c, Oct 2026

milford sound 10/10

Excellent activity. Lynette, our guide handled that coach like an extension of her own body. she was amazing, very knowledgeable and filled in the gaps nicely with information shared in light , conversational and entertaining way the cruise itself was spectacular in the rain. made the most of it and got right underneath the water fall and got a good soaking. by choice mind you, plenty of folks opted to stay dry but I didn't travel 30 days across multiple continents and the entire pacific to let a little water get in the way of the full experience

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Ed_N, Oct 2026

Not a Lord of the Rings...

Not a Lord of the Rings fan but a fan of visiting film locations so still had a great time on this tour. Dan was a great tour guide and he was extremely helpful having screenshots to show us, in fact I leaned towards this tour just because in the pics it looked like they had screenshots to show us. The drive up to Glenorchy is fantastic, it doesn't matter if you're a LOTR fan or not. Beautiful country tour.

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

Amanda_F, Oct 2026

Best Photos on our Trip!

Amazing experience! We were a little worried that the long drive time would be discouraging as we booked this excursion for the last day of our trip; however, our guide, Will, filled the drive time with plenty of great stops and commentary. The best photos of our trip were taken on this excursion. We saw dolphins and penguins on the Milford Sound boat cruise, which I honestly didn’t anticipate seeing at all. It was unreal! So very glad we ended our trip on that remarkable note.

Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

Jennafer_R, Oct 2026

The TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak, NZ Jewels

Wow! From beginning to end a great way to end our time in Queenstown travelling through the country. The TSS Earnslaw is a jewel of the lake. What a beautiiful, well maintained ship. The ship itself is lovely to behold let alone the lake and views all around as we made our way to Walter Peak for a buffet dinner. We were greeted very warmly and they were well organized getting us to tables, drink orders then advising us when it was our turn to get some food. The food was really great, definitely not standard buffet fare, dessert delicious as well. We were able to browse their lovely gift shop before the farm show (recommend if you have time before). The farm show was very entertaining with a shearing demonstration. The herding demonstration with dogs was also absolutely fun and it was all informative. Back on the ship and back into town about 9 it was a great way to end our time and would 100% recommend this to anyone thinking about it.

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Rich_W, Oct 2026

Steamship/lunch/sheep dog adventure

Fun adventure on a 1912 steamship to Walter Peak. The boat ride across the lake was scenic, and educational if you take advantage of going below deck to see the inner working of the ship - very hot down there but worth it to see for a few minutes. The BBQ lunch was plentiful and excellent. You won’t leave hungry. The “farm” really started the sheep dog - who was excellent. We did not see a shearing demo, but was quite fun to see the sheep dog herd those sheep!

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Danielray_D, Jul 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, Jul 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!