Things to do in Queenstown – New Zealand’s Best Adventure Activities & Tours
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Best Things To Do In Queenstown
Queenstown is dubbed ‘The adventure Capital of New Zealand’ Gorgeously positioned beside the deep blue Lake Wakatipu and hemmed in by craggy mountains, Queenstown offers intense alpine scenery, exceptional skiing, snowboarding and a long list of activities and things to see and do along with a vibrant nightlife.
As the home of commercial bungy jumping, there are several different places where you can have a go, whether from a bridge ledge or high wire prepare to experience a sensation well beyond words. For the adrenalin junkies, there is much more still to entertain you.
The region’s incredible visual appeal makes skydiving here a spectacular experience, there’s the buzz of rafting and canyoning, hop on board a jet boat and zip down a river or lake at full speed, take to the skies in a helicopter, plane or even a hot air balloon, try your hand at paragliding or hand gliding or the thrill of riverboarding and rafting and if that’s not enough try sailing, diving, horse trekking, quad or motorbike riding or a 4WD safari.
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Queenstown's BEST ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES & TOURS
Fishing Queenstown - Trout Fishing Charters
We specialise in fly fishing, lake trolling, drift fishing, spinning/soft baiting and jigging. No experience necessary.
Heli Glenorchy - Scenic Helicopter Flights & Milford
Discover breathtaking fiords, waterfalls, glaciers, see world-famous Milford Sound or a snow landing taking in some of New Zealand's unparalleled remote beauty.
Canyoning Adventures Queenstown & Wanaka
Get out of your comfort zone & step into some amazing New Zealand scenery with one of the most exciting adventure activities .
Queenstown Photography Tours - Remarkable imagery
Deep glacial lakes, snow capped mountains, alpine wilderness, wild rivers & quaint villages. half day & full day guided photographic tours
Southern Lakes Heli Bike Queenstown & Wanaka
taking you on a backcountry mountain bike riding adventure you’ll never forget, dropped on top of a mountain by a helicopter with your bike
Things To Do In Queenstown Skyline Gondola & Luge
Queenstown's top 'must do' attraction offering a whole days worth of fun things to do, activities, adventure & entertainment for the whole family.
Guided Kayak Tours - Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu
mountain ranges and clear alpine water, there's no better place to paddle than on Queenstown's scenic Lake Wakatipu.
Roaring Wine Tours Queenstown, Wanaka & Cromwell
From Bannockburn to Alexandra, you will visit the region's smallest wineries and meet the eccentric personalities behind the wines.
Queenstown Day Tours Milford Sound & Mount Cook
Our excursions and services are completely guided, and our guides are renowned for their enthusiasm, expertise, and ability to entertain our clients.
Queenstown's Wine Tasting, Food & Vineyard Tours
The Queenstown Wine Trail offer a fun, personalised & friendly sightseeing tour of vineyards & wineries in Queenstown & Central Otago.
Hydro Attack Queenstown - A Semi-Submersible Shark Ride
Experience huge leaps, dives, side rolls and tight g-force turns as our expert drivers give you an experience you’ll never forget.
Wine Tours from Queenstown & Guided Tours to Glenorchy
Altitude Tours have created two equally enjoyable yet vastly different wine (& craft beer) tasting experiences. & a legendary Glenorchy tour
Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat Adventure Glenorchy
Experience a unique combination of breath taking scenery and exciting jet boating on braided, glacier fed rivers of an untouched world.
Scenic Tours - Queenstown, Wanaka & Arrowtown
Experience Breath taking scenery, historical architecture, craft beer & brewery tours and much much more! catering to small group tours
Queenstown Wine Tours - A Gourmet Experience
Reward yourself and relax with a little indulgence and let the team at Odyssey New Zealand wine and dine you around Central Otago region
Nomad Safaris 4WD Adventures in Queenstown
4WD tours from Lord of the Rings to historical gold mining. Arrowtown, Glenorchy, Paradise & backcountry such as Skippers Canyon & Macetown.
Dart River Safaris Funyak & Jet Boat Experience
Combine wilderness jet boating with unique Funyak inflatable canoes on an amazing journey deep into the Mt Aspiring National Park.
Lord Of The Rings Tours Queenstown Glenorchy
Experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the Mt Aspiring World Heritage Park as you visit Lord of the Rings Locations
Shotover Jet Boat in Queenstown - Pure Adrenaline
Prepare yourself for an amazing white water ride with Shotover Jet - the ultimate jet boating experience
Alpine Helicopters Scenic Flights Queenstown & Wanaka
Witness cascading waterfalls and unparalleled scenery on a journey of discovery through forested valleys and snow-capped peaks.
True South - Queenstown to Milford Sound & Mt. Cook
True South Flights offer scenic flights from Queenstown to Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier, Mt Cook and Doubtful Sound.
Queenstown & Arrowtown Bike Hire - Self Guided
There no better way to see and experience the clean air, alpine scenery and crystal clear rivers than to hop on a bike and pedal away.
Family Adventures Queenstown Rafting
Family Rafting Adventures specialise in soft adventure trips, rafting the upper reaches of the famous Shotover River near Queenstown
Ski & Snowboard Tours of New Zealand's South Island
searching for an exciting guided snow tour in New Zealand, your search has come to an end! A novice or a seasoned snow enthusiast, we have everything you need right here.
Skippers Canyon Jet Queenstown - Jet Boat Tours
You will feel your adrenalin surge as you power deeper into Skippers Canyon through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River.
Queenstown Helicopter Scenic Flights & Milford
Experience the best views, land on the Remarkables Spur overlooking Queenstown combins a scenic flight & cruise to Milford Sound
TSS Earnslaw Cruises to Walter Peak Farm Queenstown
Enjoy Queenstown's stunning scenic beauty on a cruise across Lake Wakatipu on board a vintage steamship launched in 1912.
Horse Riding Treks Queenstown Glenorchy
we offer amazing horse treks for riders of all levels. With our naturally trained quality bred horses & a team of guides with a wealth of experience & knowledge
Queenstown Expeditions Guided Adventure Tours
Queenstown Expeditions exploring Queenstown in comfort on a choice of two great 4WD journeys where the journey is as important as the destination
Whitewater Rafting Queenstown Guided Trips
Experience New Zealand's white water river rafting at its best! Queenstown Rafting outdoor adventure activity & adrenaline specialists
WanaHaka - Wanaka Wine Tours & Cultural Experience's
with our vibrant and beautiful Central Otago wines and tours. We are the only wine tour in Central Otago that has both the wine & cultural experience.
Real NZ Jet Boat - Queenstown's Ultimate Ride
Experience Queenstown's untouched and pristine rivers as your jet boat journey takes you down the historic Kawarau and famous Shotover rivers
River boarding Queenstown on the Kawarau River - Serious Fun
If you love thrills, nature, pristine waters, amazing scenery and a good dose of adventure, Then look no further you have just found it!
Glenorchy Air Scenic Flights Queenstown to Milford
Flying you on some of the most spectacular scenic flights to destinations including Milford Sound, Glaciers, Mt Cook, & Fiordland
Going Blue Queentown Electric Bike Self Guided Tours & Hire
Queentown Electric Bike Full or half day Self Guided Bike Tours & Hire options, you will be amazed at how much fun you can have here on two wheels!
Doubtful Sound Day & Overnight Cruises Real NZ
Doubtful Sound’s craggy hills, lush rainforest, and twisting, secret inlets will steal your breath away.
Underdog NZ - Dog Sled Tours Cardrona 2023
You can experience the thrill of a sled dog team running through the high trails of the Southern Alps here in New Zealand.
Electric Bike Hire Queenstown & Bike Taxi Service
Bikes & Barbers Queenstown offers a range of electric bikes and cycles available for hire from off-road mountain bikes to city cruising cycles
Packrafting Trips Rees Valley & Wanaka from Queenstown
Our small group means that we can enjoy the remote and peaceful nature of New Zealand’s back country, far away from throngs of other people & crowds
Queenstown Trail Bike Hire & Shuttle Tours
Combine full day bike hire with a one-way or return shuttle. A great option for riders wishing to explore the Queenstown Trail & Wineries.
KJet Queenstown - Jet Boat the Shotover & Kawarau Rivers
60 minutes of unforgettable thrills? Take on the mighty Shotover & Kawarau Rivers. Departs Queenstown's Main Town Pier
Day Trips & Overnight Trips to Te Anau, Milford & Doubtful Sound from Queenstown
Overnight Cruise on Milford Sound Explore The Fiords
This relaxing overnight Milford Sound cruise offers ample time to explore the fiord’s stunning waterfalls, rainforests, mountains & wildlife
Alpine Helicopters Scenic Flights Queenstown & Wanaka
Witness cascading waterfalls and unparalleled scenery on a journey of discovery through forested valleys and snow-capped peaks.
True South - Queenstown to Milford Sound & Mt. Cook
True South Flights offer scenic flights from Queenstown to Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier, Mt Cook and Doubtful Sound.
Cruise Milford Sound from Te Anau & Queenstown
you’ll be travelling on smaller boats, which are less crowded & where the crew offer an informative & personal tour of Milford Sound,
Queenstown Day Tours Milford Sound & Mount Cook
Our excursions and services are completely guided, and our guides are renowned for their enthusiasm, expertise, and ability to entertain our clients.
Milford Sound Cruises Day & Overnight Experience
Explore the magnificent Milford Sound either as a day cruise or overnight cruise with coach connections from Queenstown & Te Anau
Mitre Peak Cruises - Small Group Tours Milford Sound
For a small, cosy and intimate cruise join Mitre Peak Cruises who will enable you to experience the spectacular Milford Sound
Scuba Diving Trips Milford Sound - Descend Scuba
'Descend Scuba diving' take guided dive trips into Milford Sound. A unique diving experience in this renowned world heritage marine reserve.
Best Adventure Activities, Tours & Attractions in Queenstown
The mountains that provide visitors with their snowboarding and skiing fix during winter offer endless opportunities for hiking and mountain biking in the warmer months, with such jaw dropping beauty in every direction, it is a prime place to explore in detail. From short strolls to challenging tracks. Queenstown has it all.
Take a cruise on the lake on the steam ship TSS Earnslaw known as ‘The Lady of the Lake’, and the last remaining coal fired passenger vessel operating in the southern hemisphere. Cruises can be combined with stops at Walter Peak High Country Farm, a working sheep station where you can watch shearing demonstrations and dogs at work. Enjoy lunch, morning and afternoon teas whilst you admire the extensive gardens.
Enjoy a game of golf on the championship course at ‘Jacks Point’, ‘Millbrook’ or ‘Kelvin Heights’, take in the wineries of the region as you travel along the Gibbston Valley, check out the art galleries, soak in some hot pools whilst soaking up the views or enjoy a day spa or massage.
Queenstown is the resort that never sleeps, the streets are alive during the evenings with more than 100 places to dine, with live music and street entertainment, and plenty of places to have a drink.
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