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We compared all 163 experiences in Queenstown so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 163 experiences from NZ$ 20 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from Queenstown
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Most booked
Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from QueenstownSmall group tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with cruise and picnic lunch. Visit Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, and Mitre Peak in Fiordland National Park.
3,812 reviews
4.93★
Duration
13h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 369per person
Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
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★Top rated
Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from QueenstownMilford Sound day trip from Queenstown with 1hr 45min cruise, picnic lunch & photo stops. Groups capped at 15, Mercedes van with WiFi. Around 13 hours door to door.
2,677 reviews
4.90★
Duration
13h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 419per person
Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyons
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Best value
Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyons25-minute jet boat ride through Shotover River canyons with 360° spins and high-speed manoeuvres. Professional drivers navigate waters only Shotover Jet can access.
2,902 reviews
4.84★
Duration
25m
start times · Every day
24
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 204per person

Recommended (7)

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly from Queenstown: Scenic Flight & Fiord
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly from Queenstown: Scenic Flight & Fiord
2,255 reviews
4.95★
Duration
4h 30m
fromNZ$ 895per person
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu 90-Minute Scenic Cruise & Remarkables
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu 90-Minute Scenic Cruise & Remarkables
1,588 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h 30m
fromNZ$ 79per person
Lord of the Rings tour Queenstown: Film locations with costumes
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Travelers' pick
Lord of the Rings tour Queenstown: Film locations with costumes
1,538 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h 30m
fromNZ$ 219per person
Tandem Skydiving Queenstown: Freefall Over Mountains & Lakes
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Likely to sell out
Tandem Skydiving Queenstown: Freefall Over Mountains & Lakes
1,479 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h 30m
fromNZ$ 379per person
Lake Wakatipu Cruise & Walter Peak Farm: Gourmet BBQ Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Lake Wakatipu Cruise & Walter Peak Farm: Gourmet BBQ Lunch
1,399 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h 30m
fromNZ$ 175per person
Queenstown Segway Tour: Lake Wakatipu & Gardens
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown Segway Tour: Lake Wakatipu & Gardens
1,296 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
fromNZ$ 99per person
Queenstown: Zipline Adventure Tour & Skyline Gondola Views
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown: Zipline Adventure Tour & Skyline Gondola Views
1,031 reviews
4.85★
Duration
2h
fromNZ$ 129per person

Top rated (10)

Lake Dunstan Trail bike rental in Cromwell: Electric or standard
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Lake Dunstan Trail bike rental in Cromwell: Electric or standardRent an electric or standard mountain bike in Cromwell and ride the 42km Lake Dunstan Trail to Clyde with shuttle return, briefing, helmets and emergency kit.
283 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h–5h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 180per person
Lake Dunstan Cycleway bike rental: 42km ride with return shuttle
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Lake Dunstan Cycleway bike rental: 42km ride with return shuttleRide the Lake Dunstan Cycleway from Cromwell to Clyde on a brand new e-bike or gravel bike, with a luxury shuttle returning you to the start.
168 reviews
4.99★
Duration
5h
Every day
09:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 160per person
Lake Dunstan Bike Hire & Boat: 42km Ride & Return Cruise
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Likely to sell out
Lake Dunstan Bike Hire & Boat: 42km Ride & Return Cruise42km bike ride along Lake Dunstan with e-bike option, boat return, and shuttle included. Self-guided from Cromwell to Clyde. Qualmark Gold accredited.
103 reviews
4.99★
Duration
6h
Every day except Friday
09:10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Queenstown: Lord of the Rings Film Locations & Props
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Queenstown: Lord of the Rings Film Locations & PropsHalf-day tour from Queenstown visiting Ford of Bruinen, Arrowtown, and Gibbston Valley with authentic LOTR props, tea, and original scripts. Small groups, weather permitting.
365 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 209per person
Queenstown Off-Road Buggy Self-Drive Creek Crossings
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Queenstown Off-Road Buggy Self-Drive Creek CrossingsSelf-drive buggy tour near Queenstown with professional guide, steep climbs and creek crossings on real off-road terrain.
193 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 695per group
Queenstown: Grant Peak eBike Tour & Private Trail Ride
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Queenstown: Grant Peak eBike Tour & Private Trail RidePush yourself up Grant Peak by premium eBike on Queenstown’s only private trail tour, with local guide, history stops, and sweeping mountain views included.
183 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 245per person
Milford Sound Fly & Explore: Queenstown Scenic Flight & Walks
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Milford Sound Fly & Explore: Queenstown Scenic Flight & WalksScenic flight from Queenstown over Lake Wakatipu to Milford Sound with three guided walks, café stop, and return flight. Full day, small groups, all fitness levels.
163 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 719per person
Queenstown: Kids Quad Bike Family Adventure & Parent Ride
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Queenstown: Kids Quad Bike Family Adventure & Parent RideKids and parents ride their own quad bikes on purpose-built tracks near Queenstown, with a local guide, safety gear, transfers, and photos included.
132 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 289per person
Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown & Fiordland
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Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown & FiordlandScenic flight over Milford Sound from Queenstown with window seats, Mitre Peak & Stirling Falls views. Includes pickup, all fees. 1 hour flight.
130 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ZHPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 760per person
Wine Tours Arrowtown: Flexible Winery Shuttle & Tastings
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Wine Tours Arrowtown: Flexible Winery Shuttle & TastingsWine tour from Queenstown to Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley with expert guide, cheese platters and craft beer. Daily at noon, back by 6pm.
369 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h
Every day
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 119per person

Lowest price (10)

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Time Tripper Show & Underwater Observatory
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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Time Tripper Show & Underwater ObservatoryFeel the thrill of Queenstown’s Time Tripper show under Lake Wakatipu, journey through 90 million years in 30 minutes, and spot real fish with entry included.
89 reviews
4.60★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
17
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 20per person
Queenstown: Fear Factory Haunted House & Live Scares
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Queenstown: Fear Factory Haunted House & Live ScaresNew Zealand's haunted house in Queenstown's CBD. Live-action horror through the old Lockhart Hotel, 30 minutes, groups or solo. Adults and accompanied children welcome.
252 reviews
4.62★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
18
Instant confirmationfromNZ$ 44per person
Gibbston Valley Wines Winery Tour: Taste four wines in a cave, New Zealand
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Gibbston Valley Wines Winery Tour: Taste four wines in a cave, New ZealandTour the vineyard, winemaking facility and New Zealand's largest wine cave at Gibbston Valley Wines, then taste four handcrafted Central Otago Pinot Noirs with a guide.
92 reviews
4.57★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 48per person
Queenstown Airport Transfer: Private Door-to-Door Service
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown Airport Transfer: Private Door-to-Door ServicePrivate airport transfer in Queenstown with professional driver, free Wi-Fi and child seats. Pickup within 30 minutes, vehicles for up to 10 passengers.
15 reviews
4.47★
Duration
30m–1h
Every dayLive guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 49per person
Go-Kart Racing in Cromwell: 650m Track Near Queenstown
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Go-Kart Racing in Cromwell: 650m Track Near QueenstownRace on a 650-metre outdoor go-kart track in Cromwell, 45 minutes from Queenstown, with German-built Rimo karts reaching 50 km/hr and helmets provided.
71 reviews
4.77★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
12
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 59per person
Kiwi Park Queenstown: Kiwi Encounters & Conservation Show
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Travelers' pick
Kiwi Park Queenstown: Kiwi Encounters & Conservation ShowVisit Kiwi Park in Queenstown to see kiwi birds up close. Guided Kiwi Encounters, Conservation Show, and audio guide. Daily sessions, wheelchair accessible.
372 reviews
4.58★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 68per person
Queenstown: Omni VR Multiplayer Gaming with Motion Shoes
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Queenstown: Omni VR Multiplayer Gaming with Motion ShoesNZ's first Omni VR station in Queenstown. Run through virtual worlds using motion-tracked shoes, play solo or multiplayer. All gear included, 1.4–1.95m height range.
21 reviews
4.67★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
29
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 69per person
Queenstown Airport to City Center: Private Transfer & WiFi
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown Airport to City Center: Private Transfer & WiFiPrivate transfer between Queenstown Airport and city center in a Mercedes Sprinter. Professional driver, 30-40 minutes, WiFi and water included. Groups up to 17.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m–40m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 75per person
Glenorchy tour from Queenstown: Lake views and local stories
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Travelers' pick
Glenorchy tour from Queenstown: Lake views and local storiesTravel from Queenstown to Glenorchy in a small luxury vehicle with a local guide who shares Māori history and mythology by storytelling.
76 reviews
4.49★
Duration
4h 10m
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Queenstown: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine & Beer Tour, 45-Min Loops
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Queenstown: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine & Beer Tour, 45-Min LoopsHop-on hop-off wine and beer tour in Queenstown with stops at 20+ wineries and breweries. Small groups, air-conditioned bus, half-day or full-day tickets available.
365 reviews
4.61★
Duration
5h–7h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromNZ$ 105per person
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Queenstown at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from Queenstown, NZ$ 369 (13h, 4.93★ · 3,812).
  • Top rated: Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown, NZ$ 419 (13h, 4.90★ · 2,677).
  • Best value: Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyons, NZ$ 204 (25m, 4.84★ · 2,902).

Of the 163 experiences: 156 with free cancellation, 139 with instant confirmation, 80 with hotel pickup and 105 bookable last-minute.

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