Top Things to Do in Queenstown

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

All tours (21–40 of 163)

Dart River Jet Boat Queenstown: Wilderness Mt Aspiring
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Dart River Jet Boat Queenstown: Wilderness Mt AspiringJet boat 2 hours down the glacier-fed Dart River through Mt Aspiring National Park with a local guide sharing Māori heritage and Greenstone trail history.
606 reviews
4.78★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 327per person
Milford Sound Day Trip: Scenic Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach
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Milford Sound Day Trip: Scenic Cruise & Glass-Roof CoachHear waterfalls crash, spot mirror lakes, and cruise Milford Sound on a day trip from Queenstown with hotel pickup, lunch, and a local guide included.
572 reviews
4.64★
Duration
13h
Every day
07:20
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 344per person
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Tour: Middle-earth Sites
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Travelers' pick
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Tour: Middle-earth SitesHalf-day scenic tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Paradise Valley with a local guide, morning or afternoon tea.
516 reviews
4.88★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 189per person
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Cruise & Walter Peak Farm with Afternoon Tea
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Cruise & Walter Peak Farm with Afternoon TeaCruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw or catamaran, then explore Walter Peak working farm with dog shows and scones. Includes farm tour, afternoon tea, and lake commentary.
489 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 139per person
Queenstown: 12 Mile Canyon Canyoning with 2 Guides & Hot Shower
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown: 12 Mile Canyon Canyoning with 2 Guides & Hot ShowerHalf-day canyoning in Queenstown's 12 Mile Canyon: zip, abseil, slide and plunge through forest. Includes gear, photos and hot shower. Central check-in, no experience needed.
471 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 249per person
Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown Cruise beneath falls
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Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown Cruise beneath fallsTake a full-day coach and cruise from Queenstown with a scenic 1hr 45min nature cruise, refreshments, and return transport for an unforgettable day out.
461 reviews
4.74★
Duration
12h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 309NZ$ 247per person
Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown: Scenic Drive & 3 Hours Free Time
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Travelers' pick
Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown: Scenic Drive & 3 Hours Free TimeFull-day Mt Cook tour from Queenstown with Lake Pukaki, Hooker Valley hikes, and scenic flights optional. Small group, hotel pickup included, local guide. Around 10–11 hours.
444 reviews
4.87★
Duration
13h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 279per person
Milford Sound: Queenstown Flights & Fiord Cruise
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound: Queenstown Flights & Fiord CruiseFly from Queenstown to Milford Sound with scenic flight, 2-hour cruise through Fiordland, and return flight. Includes hotel pickup and light refreshments. Half-day tour.
413 reviews
4.82★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 856per person
Queenstown Wine & Beer Tour: 12+ Tastings in Gibbston
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Queenstown Wine & Beer Tour: 12+ Tastings in GibbstonTaste wine and craft beer across three Gibbston and Queenstown venues with 12+ tastings, a charcuterie platter, and a local guide.
381 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
Every day
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 259per person
Dart River Jet Boat & Canoe Tour Queenstown
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Travelers' pick
Dart River Jet Boat & Canoe Tour QueenstownJet boat ride and funyak canoe tour in Mount Aspiring National Park from Queenstown, with professional guide, picnic lunch and all gear included.
381 reviews
4.82★
Duration
8h 15m
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 512per person
Shotover River Rafting in Queenstown: Class 3-5 Rapids
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Shotover River Rafting in Queenstown: Class 3-5 RapidsShotover River whitewater rafting from Queenstown with guide, gear and hot showers included.
374 reviews
4.84★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Kiwi Park Queenstown: Kiwi Encounters & Conservation Show
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Best value
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
Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic FlightSmall group tour from Queenstown through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound, with a nature cruise and scenic flight back over the Southern Alps.
370 reviews
4.92★
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 995per 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
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: 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
TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown
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Travelers' pick
TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise Lake Wakatipu from QueenstownCruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship from Queenstown, with views of alpine scenery and access to the engine room and Walter Peak High Country Farm.
363 reviews
4.48★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 129per person
Mt Cook & Hooker Valley small group tour from Queenstown
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Mt Cook & Hooker Valley small group tour from QueenstownSmall group tour from Queenstown to Aoraki/Mt Cook with local guide, hotel pickup and 12 hours of alpine scenery.
351 reviews
4.86★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 279per person
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: 3 Wineries, Lunch Included
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: 3 Wineries, Lunch IncludedTaste wines at three boutique Queenstown wineries, explore a wine cave, and enjoy a paired lunch on this 5.5-hour tour with hotel pickup.
346 reviews
4.94★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
12:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 279per person
Shotover River Rafting Queenstown: Class I-II Rapids for Families
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Likely to sell out
Shotover River Rafting Queenstown: Class I-II Rapids for FamiliesRaft the upper Shotover River through Skippers Canyon on a half-day trip from Queenstown with a qualified guide, transport and all gear included.
344 reviews
4.94★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 329per person
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