All Queenstown Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Milford Sound Scenic Fly & Explore Day Trip from Queenstown

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get impressive views of Queenstown that you can’t access any other way when you drive a 2-seater 4x4 all-terrain vehicle off-road on a small-group guided tour. Instead of letting someone else take the lead, get behind the wheel yourself, without the risk of getting lost. A family 4-seater option is available for parents and kids aged 4 to 16. Helmets, gloves, and wet-weather gear are included for safety and comfort.

Queenstown: Off-Road Self-Drive Buggy Tour with Wakatipu Views

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Milford Sound on the original small-group glass-roof tour from Queenstown with Altitude Tours. Travel in a custom-built Mercedes Sprinter featuring an expansive glass roof, panoramic windows, leather seats, Wi-Fi and USB charging. With a maximum of just 15 guests, enjoy a relaxed, personalised experience away from the crowds. Your knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating commentary, local history and hidden gems as you journey through Fiordland National Park, stopping at iconic viewpoints and scenic locations along the spectacular Milford Road. A freshly prepared packed picnic lunch is included to enjoy during the day. In Milford Sound, board a small-group nature cruise and experience towering peaks, cascading waterfalls and native wildlife, including seals, dolphins and, if you're lucky, the rare Fiordland crested penguin. This is Milford Sound at its most personal and unforgettable.

Glass Roof, Small Group, Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy a wet-and-wild adventure in Skippers Canyon on this family-friendly rafting adventure from Queenstown. Take a scenic drive into Skippers Canyon and learn about the region’s rich gold-mining heritage. On arrival at the base, strap into your safety kit and paddle onto the Shotover River’s class I and II rapids. Paddle and splash as you enjoy the views over the mountain landscape, led safely by a guide.

Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Queenstown's Scenic Trails with an Electric Bike

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Earnslaw Burn, home to a stunning hanging glacier, vibrant blue ice, and cascading waterfalls. As the only company permitted to land at this hidden gem, Heliworks provides exclusive access to this remarkable destination. Experience panoramic views over historic Skippers Canyon and rugged schist slopes, making this helicopter tour a must for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Whether you visit in summer, when waterfalls flow abundantly, or in winter, when the glacier is capped in fresh snow, each visit promises an unforgettable spectacle of nature’s wonders. - Exclusive landing rights at the stunning Earnslaw Burn glacier - Scenic flight over Skippers Canyon and historic gold mining sites - Spectacular views of seasonal waterfalls and vibrant blue ice - Ideal for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike

Queenstown Helicopter Experience Exclusive Earnslaw Burn Glacier

1 hourFree Cancellation

Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch

13 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

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Save yourself the trouble of finding a sober driver on this late-afternoon small-group tour of several renowned Central Otago wineries. Go beyond the standard cellar-door tasting, with distinctly different winery experiences, and sample a wide range of wines from the picturesque Gibbston Valley region. Learn more about local wine and viticulture as you go. This adults-only tour offers a sophisticated atmosphere without including snacks or food.

Queenstown Afternoon Wine Tour: Gibbston Valley | NZ Local Guide

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

If you don’t have your own car when traveling around the South Island, you might miss out on some of the best attractions as long-distance buses don’t stop everywhere. Make the most of a travel day—and explore a place you might not access otherwise—with this fully guided small-group transfer from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo. Stop for a few hours en route to explore Aoraki Mt. Cook before continuing your journey.

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt. Cook 1-Way Small-Group Tour

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt. Cook 1-Way Small-Group Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Avoid the crowds and experience the grandeur of Milford Sound from the seat of a helicopter. This exclusive two-hour ride via helicopter will take you the full length of Milford Sound and, weather permitting, enjoy a glacier or alpine landing in Fiordland National Park. Listen to informative commentary from your skilled pilot during the trip and stop for a short walk and photo opportunity at Milford Sound.

2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Fans of “The Lord of the Rings” won’t want to miss this fun half-day tour to several filming locations around Queenstown. Admire views of Skippers Canyon, Arrowtown, Lake Hayes, and elsewhere as you listen to your guide’s stories and see where scenes were filmed. Also get the chance to dress up in authentic costumes and hold movie props while posing for photos—an experience you wouldn’t get going alone.

Half Day Arrowtown and Gibbston Lord of the Rings Film Locations

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound with an exclusive small-group experience that includes transport and a nature cruise. Departing from Queenstown or Te Anau, travel in a customized glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter designed for just 12 guests, ensuring comfort and panoramic views. Upon arrival, enjoy priority boarding for your Nature Cruise, featuring the Captain's VIP Lounge where you can savor stunning views of Stirling Falls and the surrounding cliffs. With all-inclusive food and beverages served onboard, you can relax and enjoy the company of NZ fur seals, and other wildlife throughout your journey. - Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 guests for personalized experiences - Travel in a luxury glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter with onboard amenities - Priority boarding and access to the Captain's VIP Lounge during the cruise - All-inclusive food and drinks served onboard, including beer and wine

Milford Sound VIP Nature Cruise Small Group ex Queenstown

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Shoot the rapids on the Shotover River on this half-day tour from Queenstown, a great choice for thrill seekers. Under guide supervision, you'll brave six wild rapids including Aftershock, Squeeze, Toilet, and Pinball, raft through the Oxenbridge Tunnel, and drop into Cascade Rapid. Instruction and all necessary equipment (wetsuit, life jacket, spray jacket, booties, helmet) are included. This trip requires confident swimming, moderate fitness, and participants must weigh between 40 and 120 kg due to safety restrictions.

Rafting the final rapid on the Shotover river

Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Queenstown Segway Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Queenstown Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown (3.5 hours)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the beauty of the New Zealand high country on a scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Watch a sheepdog show, feed the animals, and enjoy a morning or afternoon tea in the charming old woolshed. Begin your combo tour with a relaxing scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu aboard a modern catamaran, the Spirit of Queenstown. Disembark the vessel and be greeted by your rural host. From the amphitheater, watch the remarkable skill with which the farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks. Enjoy a walking tour of the farmyard, visiting the holding pens, where you can help feed the sheep and deer and even get up close to the Scottish Highland Cattle. Then, stroll to the charming old woolshed for morning or afternoon tea. You may have time to wander through the lakeside gardens before you re-board the Spirit of Queenstown for your cruise back to Queenstown.

Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Thrill seekers will enjoy this fun adventure activity combo that includes jet boating and off-roading near Queenstown. Be amazed by the speeds you’ll get to in the four-seater Jet Sprint boats, which can accelerate to 62 miles (100 kilometers) per hour in just 2.5 seconds. Follow this with a ride on land in a four-wheel-drive vehicle that can venture over the most rugged terrain. The activity starts at 2696 Gibbston Highway, Gibbston.

Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Mt. Cook Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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

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Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

Leanne_B, Oct 2026

Absolutely Outstanding

Glenorchy Air were amazing, our Pilot Joseph was fantastic and very engaging. The flight was just absolutely outstanding, the only way to do Milford Sound. The scenery on the flight was spectacular. Our only disappointment is that Viator promoted this as a small group tour of Max 30, There were 30 people on the 3 planes but the boat was huge with easy more than 100 people.

Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch

David_S, Oct 2026

Great day out with lunch

Visited four wineries with food platter at Carrick. Generally 4-5 tastings in each wineries. Ably assisted by John who was driver and guide. In a Mercedes van with 10 people in total. Really enjoyable day. Rushed a bit at Misha's but not fault of company. All others excellent.

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Aida_D, Oct 2026

Milford Sound

Our tour guide Chase is so good, he mentioned all historical information of Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley and most highlights one is the Milford Sound's waterfalls! We enjoyed the scenic views and very supportive tour guide ! Highly recommended the Altitude Tours! Thank you! 🥰

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 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

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Grazyna_M, Oct 2026

Monikas Birthday Celabebration

My daughter Monika and I celebrated her birthday in Queenstown. The team at Viator organized a fantastic welcome experience for her a perfect start to our entire trip to the featuring the Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise. The lunch was incredibly delicious, and the team’s birthday song and cake were very much appreciated. The farm show after lunch was so interesting—truly wow! We both highly recommend the Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise. Thank you so much for a wonderful New Zealand experience - we will be back!

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.

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Susan_F, Sept 2026

Thankyou.

Absolutely amazing day. From pick up to drop off, we enjoyed the whole trip. For a long 12 hr day, not once were we disappointed or felt the day drag. Our driver was amazing, the views spectacular from the beginning, the cruise was a once in a lifetime experience, not one complaint. Comfortable bus ride and amazing nature views. 1000% recommend. Thankyou pure Milford.

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!