Things to Do in Queenstown

Get the courage to jump off an airplane and experience an exhilarating freefall of up to 25 seconds at NZONE Skydive Queenstown.

Embark on a jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Prepare for wall-to-wall action with high speed and thrilling 360-degree spins. Upgrade to enjoy roundtrip transportation from Queenstown.

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all things “Rings”. We’ll take you to the original film locations and put YOU in the scene while narrating humorous and intriguing tales from the time of filming. Join us for your personalised journey through the real Middle Earth. Our scenic Half Day Tour includes visiting Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley and Lake Hayes. You will be able to enjoy Lord Of The Rings locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, The Pillars of the Kings and More! This tour includes Morning or Afternoon Tea and Snacks, Photos with Authentic Props as we have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props! We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets, adding so much more depth to your Middle Earth experience!

Visit New Zealand's famous fjord on this trip to Milford Sound. You'll enjoy a two-hour cruise past waterfalls and mountains, as well as meet sea lions.

Experience an exhilarating freefall and a 3-4 minute parachute ride at the best place to skydive in New Zealand.

Discover Queenstown's ultimate dining destination, Walter Peak High Country Farm - the only place where you can enjoy a cruise, dinner, and show combined into one unforgettable experience.

Ride to the Sky is a flagship tour through exclusive locations on specially built eBike track. Ride on premium Full suspension e-bike (pedal assisted) to the top of Grant Peak, 800 meters above sea level. An access to the private trail gives you an opportunity to climb the hill and enjoy the spectacular scenery showcasing the very best of Queenstown’s natural landscape. This is only Guided eBike Tour in Queenstown where you can rich one of the best places to view great mountain ranges. Learn about the local European history and gold mining time along with Maori legends about the Wakatipu basin. Ride to the Sky is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and take a first step into Mountain biking on uneven terrain. The great award on the top is breathtaking view. Ride Higher – Feel the Freedom. This ride requires people to have a good level of fitness and feel comfortable on gradual downhill. If you are looking for easier Scenic eBiking please look for our 'Ride tour the Lake' tour.

Dare to explore New Zealand's beautiful natural landscapes on this unforgettable adrenaline-inducing quad biking tour of Queenstown.

Prepare for sensory overload as your mind, body, and soul battle against every instinct to preserve itself.

Take in the stunning views and wonderful wildlife as you cruise around Milford Sound. Relax on board with tea and coffee, enjoying the commentary, and make the most of the photo ops as you go.

Discover the Central Otago Wine Trail on a small group half-day tour from Queenstown. Enjoy a personalized experience with this tour customized to your tastes and experience some of the finest wines the Otago Wine Trail has to offer. After complimentary hotel pick-up, set off for the heart of Gibbston on a small group half-day tour to visit four cellar doors and enjoy a personalized itinerary based on your booking selections.  Journey into the ‘valley of the vines’ to discover these vineyards nestled amongst the spectacular mountain ranges and dramatic river gorges. Visit four smaller, boutique wineries that are off the beaten path. There is no set routine, so every day is an adventure. The choice of the wineries visited will vary each day based on your individual group's dynamics. The overall focus is on high-quality wines as well as friendly and informative staff.

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Immerse in Arrowtown's intriguing history, ride your way across seven bridges and two spectacular rivers into the Valley of the Vines, enjoy a 7-hour adventure.

Take an exhilarating 1-hour Jet boat ride across Lake Wakatipu and head down the Shotover and Kawarau rivers. Get an adrenaline rush as you take 360° spins and travel at high speed through the river.

Mitre Peak beckons as your helicopter lifts off to begin your journey into Milford Sound. Your 2 hour tour includes a landing in Milford Sound & a once in a lifetime landing on a glacier/alpine in the heart of Fiordland National Park.

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain and one of the country's most photographed landmarks. Explore stunning scenery on this day trip from Queenstown.

Take full advantage of this top-notch transportation service, enjoy your day in the snow without worries, admire the beauty of Coronet Peak and its surroundings.

Experience Winter Magic with Our Snow Touch Adventure! Enjoy building snowmen, snowball fights, and creating memories at Coronet Peak. Join our 2-hour small bus group for an unforgettable winter trip.

Just 5 minutes from central Queenstown, you can try our awesome scenic guided off-road buggy options. Experience the thrills of these fantastic machines while we give you exclusive access to spectacular scenery and breath-taking views of Queenstown & the Wakatipu region.

Delve deep into Middle Earth on this tour of the stunning landscapes of Queenstown, Glenorchy and Paradise Forest in New Zealand.

Book this Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ dining experience available for both lunch and dinner including a cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the vintage TSS Earnslaw.

Set sail on a stunning Lake Whakatipu cruise and step into the heart of Kiwi farming life with an unforgettable adventure to Walter Peak High Country Farm—departing from the vibrant hub of Queenstown

Whether you live here or are visiting we have found the best places to take you on Stargazing. We collect you in our 4WD land rovers, choosing from many of our dark sky locations to guide and photograph you under the Southern Night Sky. Come along with us NZ Astro tourism Academy qualified Guides this Summer 2023/4 and discover star navigation, the meaning and language of our constellations and using our Unistellar EVscope and night binoculars we choose the most interesting features viewable that night for you to see close up. We professionally shoot your portrait with the galactic core as a backdrop. Often snow will be under our feet. NZ Award winning photographers, we deliver you with a set of images from your experience to cherish along with images from our telescope that we viewed together live. Customers love this tour who are also budding astrophotographers -ask us for tuition and bring your camera/ tripod is also an option. We are the only Queenstown bespoke star gazing tour.

On this trip to Arrowtown and Gibbston, we'll discover the stunning surroundings of Queenstown. We'll also enjoy a boat ride on Lake Wakatipu!

Book this Walter Peak farm tour which includes a cruise across Lake Wakatipu on board the TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship.

Experience the majestic Milford Sound on a day trip including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip transportation from Queenstown. Sit back, relax and soak up the stunning scenery in Fiordland.

This tour is a beautiful way to see and learn about our amazing countryside. It is also perfect for a beginner starting out on their eBike adventures. Pedal assisted Premium eBikes will help you to cover longer distance with ease. We will show you hidden secrets on the trail and tell you the history of the Queenstown area. You will discover local nature and meet its habitats. The magnificent landscape around Queenstown makes Ride to the Lake Tour comfortable for riding and does not require special skills (You should feel confident on a regular bike). It's enough for the experienced rider to keep interested but also great for not-so-experienced riders to push themselves and learn new skills.

The Queenstown hop on hop off bus tour will take you to the best wineries in Queenstown. It'll be the perfect way to get a taste of New Zealand wines!

Book this half-day TSS Earnslaw cruise and enjoy 360-degree views during the cruise along Lake Wakatipu, Cecil Peak to Walter Peak High Country Farm.

Travel along the quiet waters of Lake Wakatipu on a relaxing boat trip departing from Queenstown. Marvel at the stunning scenery, beautiful lakeside homes, and an array of birdlife along the way.

On this unique experience, fly high through alpine scenery to a carpet of snow! Lift off from base and fly to your pilot’s favourite, of the many breathtaking mountains in the southern lakes region, land among the snow and take in the scenery, build a snow man,sledge down the mountain, have a snowball fight or take your picture on top of the world. Re-board your helicopter after enjoying your winter-wonderland, fly over the stunning alpine scenery and back to the base.

Breathe in the fresh air of Queenstown and discover its mountains and valleys as you cycle across its breathtaking landscapes at your own pace!

Book this Shotover River whitewater rafting and enjoy grade 3-5 whitewater rapids if you're an adrenaline junky visiting Queenstown!

Enjoy return flights over snow-capped mountain ranges, sparkling lakes, and tumbling waterfalls for the ultimate Milford Sound experience, before embarking on a 2-hour cruise around Milford Sound.

Fly up the spine of the South Island, enjoying panoramic views of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea on one side and Lake Pukaki, arguably New Zealand’s most beautiful lake, on the other. Marvel at the most awe-inspiring aerial views of the summit ridge of Mt. Cook and the Tasman Glacier. Experience unparalleled aerial views of the Franz and Fox Glaciers on the West Coast and the Tasman Glacier within Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park Land in Mt. Cook National Park at Aoraki/Mt. Cook Airport on the picturesque outskirts of Mt. Cook Village. Spend up to 5 hours on the ground exploring Mt. Cook Village, with lunch at The Hermitage Hotel or enjoy walking Hooker Valley Track. Follow a different flight path on your return flight to Queenstown, taking in the tussock-drenched Lindis Pass. Experience it all from your window seat!

Get incredible views of the mountains and lakes in the Wakatipu Basin on this fabulous Sky Diving activity in Queenstown. You'll love it!

Book this Kawarau River jet to raft if you'd love to combine two of Queenstown's most iconic activities in one awesome adventure!

Embark on an unforgettable journey From Queenstown to Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most iconic destinations. This full-day adventure promises breathtaking scenery and unique experiences.

Allow 1.5 hours Includes 1 landing on a glacier In the Queenstown area, we have three of the largest glaciers in New Zealand’s South Island and they are all above 6000 ft. Our Milford Sound and Glacier experience combines a scenic flight over the Southern Alps to the majestic Milford Sound, where you will fly over the Sound before heading north to the glacier areas. We will land beside one of the glaciers, providing the ideal opportunity for you to explore and take some memorable photographs.

Sample rich appetizers and 12 types of beer and wine in this tour of Queenstown and Gibbston. The secrets of New Zealand's viticulture and brewing art await!