All Queenstown Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Queenstown, Arrowtown & Gibbston Valley E-bike Adventure

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Earnscleugh Castle is a Category 1 Heritage New Zealand-listed Jacobethan manor, its red-brick façade rising out of the Central Otago landscape just 5 minutes outside historic Clyde. Recently featured on Grand Designs New Zealand, and acclaimed for bringing the grand back into Grand Designs, it's a restoration story unlike any other. On this hour-long guided tour, owners Ryan and Marco lead you through the halls themselves, from gold rush ambition in the 1920s to decades of neglect, family feuds, and a four-year restoration that brought the castle back from ruin. You'll hear about the pioneers who built it, the decisions that shaped it, and the antique and modern touches that define it today. Set against the Fraser River and the Old Man Range, this is a chance to walk through a century of Central Otago history, told by the people who lived every bit of it. Guided tours - $50 per person Duration: 1 hour Minimum group size applies for private tours Hosted by the owners

Guided Tour of Earnscleugh Castle Heritage and History

Enjoy a private, door‑to‑door scenic experience from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Paradise — flexible, comfortable, and designed for travellers who appreciate personalised exploration. Follow one of New Zealand’s most impressive drives, with alpine peaks, reflective lakes, native forests, and well‑known filming locations. Move at your pace, choose the stops you prefer, and enjoy an amazing curated playlist throughout the journey. Your driver‑guide is also an excellent photographer, capturing high‑quality photos for you at every viewpoint. Key Features -> Private 5.5‑hour experience tailored to your group -> Explore Glenorchy, Paradise, Bennetts Bluff, 12 Mile Delta, and more -> Optional walks, photo stops, coffee breaks, and nature moments -> Spacious panoramic vehicles for a smooth, comfortable ride -> Local guide with genuine regional insight -> Fully flexible itinerary — add, skip, or extend stops anytime Ideal for couples, families, small groups, and solo travellers.

Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown with Scenic Stops

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Central Otago’s wine country by bike on this 3/4-day guided tour from Queenstown. Ride down the Arrow and Kawarau Rivers and across the iconic Kawarau suspension bridge. Follow the wine map at your own pace to more than 10 wineries along an easy biking trail. Take in the scenery and stop to taste delicious wine as you go. Transfers and equipment, including bike and helmet, are included.

Bike The Wineries (3/4 Day) - Ride Through Gibbston's Vineyards

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Queenstown Luggage Storage The Station Building

1 dayFree Cancellation

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On a rainy day, an animated show is perfect way to learn about the fascinating history of Lake Wakatipu while keeping warm indoors. This state-of-the-art animated show takes you on a journey through time, from the moment the earth was formed to the present day. You'll learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed the earth, how the lake was carved out by a giant glacier. Then view the marine life that now calls it home from the comfort of Queenstown underwater observatory.

Queenstown Underwater Observatory

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Stewart Island is renowned for its beautiful beaches, Maori heritage, and diverse wildlife, and lies just off the coast of New Zealand’s South Island. With this round-trip flight, explore the island on a day trip from Queenstown, including hotel pickup and a scenic small plane flight to the island. Enjoy magnificent views of the island from above, then land on the island and spend the day exploring independently.

Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental And Return Shuttle

5 hoursFree Cancellation

If you want to see unmissable Milford Sound and the landscapes of Fiordland but can’t spend a full day sitting on a bus, enjoy a scenic flight from Queenstown instead. Admire sweeping views of fjords, valleys, waterfalls, and mountains from the seat of a small plane. A small-group flight ensures an intimate, peaceful experience as you soar above this UNESCO World Heritage–listed landscape.

Milford Sound Scenic Flyover ex Queenstown

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

If you’re looking for the best Off-Roader experience in New Zealand, this is it. Take a ride in Oxbow’s Ultimate Off-Roader, our one-of-a-kind, custom-built, all-terrain vehicle that goes everywhere. The Ultimate Off-Roader is a 4-Seater, 4WD, 4-wheel steer vehicle with an extremely low centre of gravity, allowing them to practically go anywhere! After custom-designed compact sporting field set against one of New Zealand’s most magnificent backdrops. Equipped with eight automatic clay target throwers to suit all abilities; it also includes the run-away rabbit across the ground (don’t worry, it’s not the real thing!)

Clay Target Shooting & Ultimate Off-Roading in Gibbston Valley

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Take a 1.5-hour helicopter tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown, including a landing in Milford Sound and a remote alpine landing. Fly into the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park, soaring over the South Island’s most dramatic scenery, such as Mitre Peak. You'll land in the remote mountains near the fiord. Hear entertaining live commentary from your professional pilot who points out remote alpine lakes and the rugged mountain peaks of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. The round-trip helicopter flight includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Departing from Queenstown, experience the complete Fiordland package with premium coach travel, a Milford Sound cruise, and an authentic farm visit all in one seamless day. Travel stress-free in our modern glass-roof coach while enjoying spectacular scenery. Cruise Milford Sound on our spacious vessel, getting close to waterfalls and wildlife with commentary from your skipper. Then meet real Kiwi farmers who'll show you working dogs, sheep shearing, and share stories over afternoon tea. With WiFi and USB charging on the coach, scenic photo stops, and comfortable viewing areas on our cruise boat, this tour offers the most relaxing way to experience Fiordland's highlights. Perfect for visitors wanting to discover more than just Milford Sound without the hassle of driving.

Coach Farm Tour and Milford Sound Nature Cruise from Queenstown

12 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

While the Southern Alps are a sight to behold from the ground, they're even more spectacular from above. Take to the skies on this helicopter tour from Queenstown and enjoy dramatic mountain views from a unique vantage point. Journey above Skippers Canyon and the Wakatipu Basin for unparalleled photo ops, and take a break during an alpine landing (weather dependent). Listen to the pilot’s commentary through personal headsets.

30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

30 minutesFree Cancellation

You’re not following a tour guide — you’re following the clues! Armed with a curated map and a series of clues and riddles, you’ll self-drive through the Queenstown region, discovering local artisan food, hidden gems, scenic spots and fun surprises along the way. Build your own gourmet picnic as you go, with each stop revealing something new, then finish at a beautiful picnic spot to enjoy your discoveries. It’s a unique mix of self-guided adventure, food, sightseeing and scavenger hunt - giving you the freedom to explore Queenstown at your own pace.

Queenstown Self-Drive Food & Adventure Scavenger Hunt

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Avoid the risk of self-driving around the mountainous South Island on this handy 2-day tour starting in Queenstown, ending in Christchurch, and with an overnight stop in Franz Josef (own expense). See the changing landscapes as you travel from semi-arid Central Otago to the West Coast rainforests, and then over the Southern Alps to the Canterbury Plains. Glimpse the near-sea-level Franz Josef Glacier and learn about goldrush history in Hokitika.

Queenstown to Christchurch via West Coast 2-Day Small-Group Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Milford Sound Coach & Extended Cruise from Queenstown

Experience the most comprehensive Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown. An expert nature guide accompanies you throughout both the coach and cruise journeys. Travel in a premium glass-roof coach through Fiordland with scenic photo stops along the way, while your Nature Guide shares the region’s rich stories of history, geology and wildlife. Plus, until 20 December, enjoy a short morning stop at Woodstone Farm to hand-feed the animals and grab a coffee (available to purchase) on the way. Arrive at Milford Sound ready for your extended cruise through this world-famous scenery aboard a spacious vessel. The boat features both indoor cabins and outdoor viewing decks, perfect for watching wildlife and feeling the spray of waterfalls. With multiple language options via our app and free tea and coffee onboard the boat, this cruise is designed for those who want the most complete Milford Sound experience.

Milford Sound Coach & Extended Cruise from Queenstown

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Queenstown Afternoon Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | NZ Local Guide

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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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.

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Sherrie_V, Oct 2026

Rivals Hobbiton, IMHO.

This was so much fun. Even though the three of us liked LOTR I was a much bigger fan than the other two and the locations we went to were so gorgeous it's a fun tour on its own. The extremely enthusiastic guide was fun, energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate. The flip book helped even the novices in the group to connect between the scenes and what we were looking at. Queenstown is under MASSIVE construction right now, completely ruining map directions on the phone. We left with lots of time to spare but our "6 minute drive" turned into a 25 minute one and were were panicked at missing the tour. They called us up and flagged us down in the street while were were trying to find the location. I appreciate the extra care. We had the opportunity for tea and biscuits next to a gorgeous lake, the cosplay opportunity was fun and brought out the kid in a tour full of adults, and I have a lot of trivia to share with my fellow nerds back home. I had as much fun doing this as we had in Hobbiton.

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

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.

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

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!

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!