Tours in Queenstown

Our half day canyoning experience has a little bit of everything in an action packed 4 hour (approx) round trip. We walk in through an ancient beech forest that hides the high-walled canyon. Once in, you’ll descend the canyon by zipline, abseiling/rappelling waterfalls, plunging into natural pools, floating down narrow passageways and cascading down chutes - all in beautiful natural surroundings. It's an awesome and exhilarating feeling. The Queenstown canyon half day trip is suitable for first-timers to adventure seekers and is a great option for groups and team building. No previous canyoning experience is required but you should be confident in moving water and have a reasonable level of fitness. Go for it, you’ll have a blast! Minimum age is 12 years.

If you’re a movie fan or lover of beautiful landscapes, take the opportunity to see film locations from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films on this Middle-earth tour from Queenstown. You’ll tour the countryside by 4WD and visit the locations where the Fortress of Isengard, Forest of Lothlorien and other famous Peter Jackson scenes were filmed. Discover why New Zealand is the movie directors’ choice for film locations, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Fly with the largest and most experienced paragliding company in New Zealand…. We’ve been tandem paragliding over Queenstown since 1991! With a launch site located 2,500 feet above Queenstown at the Skyline Gondola complex, you’ll be in for a treat as you soar above the breathtaking scenery and get an up-close look at the 360° views. Your choice of a gentle glide or for extra adventure add in a few more tricks. Photo and video options available on all trips. We recommend that our guests allow 1.5 hours for the entire experience, including check-in.

Enjoy a 5 hour wine and food experience that delivers an unforgettable taste of Central Otago’s wine region, showcasing its superb local produce. For your winery lunch, choose a main meal from the a la carte menu that is perfectly matched with a glass of an estate wine. Visit three boutique wineries including an underground wine-cave tour to get inside information about the wine and Central Otago wine industry. Enjoy a relaxed and leisurely tour among picturesque surroundings, ideal for guests who may have a shorter time frame.

Head west over the Queenstown basin and Paradise Valley and into Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and blue-green ice falls before landing on one of the many glaciers within the Forbes Mountains. There’s time for photos in the snow before heading back towards Queenstown past hidden alpine lakes and the rich gold mining history of Skippers Canyon.

⭐Possibly the most outstanding wine tour by ebike in the country. ⭐ Embark on an adventure outside Queenstown to the Valley of the Vines to try many delicious award-winning wines ⭐ We only do Giant™ Talon E-bikes Trek Powerflys and Trek Marlin 6 (2024) pedal bikes as our standard. Probably the best bikes in NZ. ⭐Door-to-door options for direct booking only ⭐Ride arguably the best bike trail in New Zealand ⭐Perfect for the easy rider - Minimal hills, wide gravel trails, Easy Navigation. 1 hour ride ⭐Knowledgable, friendly guides ⭐Finish at any winery - Text us at 3pm or when you've decided your final stop.

A unique 1.5-hour scenic cruise on Lake Wakatipu, featuring breathtaking views, fascinating stories, and genuine Kiwi hospitality. Spot native wildlife, admire architecture, and glide over crystal-clear waters en route to the historic Kawarau Falls Dam. A unique escape from the fast-paced Queenstown experience. Licensed bar on board serving local beers and wines.

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.

Soar over captivating Milford Sound on a 1.5-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown. You'll fly over New Zealand's most dramatic scenery, from secluded alpine lakes and rugged mountain peaks to lush rainforest and deep bush-lined valleys. With 2 remote alpine landings throughout your experience, this the an trip that you will not forget as you will be accessing remote locations that are otherwise inaccessible. Take in the amazing landscapes throughout where it changes dramatically from lush rainforest to arid rock faces and everything in between.

The highest ranked and longest running Arrowtown and Wanaka Small Group Tour in Queenstown, join the proven best on a awesome adventure. Six hour fun and informative small group tour taking in historic Arrowtown and the beautiful Lake Wanaka. 4 Regions: Arrowtown, Wanaka, Crown Range & Cardrona 8 Amazing Stops : Arrowtown/Chinese Village, Wanaka township, the Wanaka tree, views over Lake Wanaka, bra fence, Cardrona Hotel, top of the Crown Range & Crown Terrace lookout. Leaving at 10.00 this tour gives you time to relax in the morning before a great day out. Small group 6 hour tour to Arrowtown, Wanaka plus much much more. We provide fun interesting commentary, help with your photos and give great recommendations for everything from lunch to shopping. Being the top rated and original Arrowtown & Wanaka small group tour your day is going to be amazing. The best way to see the region is with a fun local guide.   Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 6 years old.

Queenstown Jet offers you an electric ride. Filled with speed, thrills and even more of those famous 360 degree spins. Hold on as we race faster than ever before down Lake Whakatipu and onto the beautifully scenic Kawarau River. Be sure to hold on to your hats as we navigate under bridges at speed and skim the river edges with precision. Great for families, we can take as young as two years old. Our experience is champion in the jet boat game and we can’t wait to give you the ride of your life.

See the land where The Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. After a complimentary hotel pickup, you will arrive and meet your helicopter pilot, who was the actual film pilot for the movies. You will fly along the Shotover River, over the mountain range from the opening scene of The Two Towers on the way to landing on a glacier alongside the Misty Mountains and get a sense of what it might be like to cross The Redhorn Pass. You will head across to Glenorchy via the Dart Valley and Mt Earnslaw to see the natural features you may better recognize as Isengard, Amon Hen and Lothlorien. This 70 min excursion will conclude with a drive back to your hotel in Queensland. 

This is New Zealand’s premium buggy experience utilising the best machines, guides and terrain. Nowhere in the world could a landscape be more suited to exploiting these off road buggies amazing capabilities.  Experience the thrill with the self-drive guided tours to conquer exhilarating terrain including steep mountain climbs, creek crossings and beautiful forest tracks and trail leading to stunning viewpoints over Queenstown. Just 5 minutes from Queenstown our exclusive adventure park is your perfect private playground. You will be rewarded with endless fun, excitement and off road adrenalin rushes and some of the most spectacular and breath-taking views you could imagine.

Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon. You'll drive from Queenstown through a former gold-mining region and learn about this significant part of New Zealand's history. The Class I and II rapids are suitable for ages three years old and up.

Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into the beautiful mountains of Cardrona Valley allowing breath taking views of the surrounding Pisa and Crown Ranges and Cardrona Ski Area. No riding experience is necessary as all tuition is provided, however if you want to cut loose there are many chances for trotting and cantering on this ride and a stopover at the historic Cardrona Hotel to stretch your legs and enjoy a drink on us! Please note we do not "JUST WALK" on this ride **PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR HORSE RIDING ABILITY UPON BOOKING SO THE APPROPRIATE HORSES ARE SELECTED FOR YOUR RIDE**

Air Milford hosts you on an intimate experience, combining two incredible scenic flights into Fiordland National Park with a Nature Cruise through the fiord itself. Enjoy reserved seating for Air Milford passengers aboard the cruise and commentary from the passionate skippers while exploring the nooks and crannies along the edge of the fiord, nudging into sheer rock faces to examine flora and fauna in detail. Enjoy return flights to Milford Sound so you can experience its beauty from all angles.

The Cardrona presents New Zealand's best guided quad bike tour. This two hour mountain experience takes you to the top of the mountains of the Cardrona Valley, Wanaka, navigating high country farm and alpine trails on very capable and easy to operate 350cc 4WD Yamaha quad bikes. River crossings, historical gold mining sites from the 1860s gold rush and breathtaking exclusive 360 degree panoramic views await, so be sure to bring a camera! All abilities welcome. See more details at www.thecardrona.co.nz/quads

It's always 5 o'clock at Altitude Tours. Join the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour for an entertaining late afternoon wine and beer tasting tour. Meet your friendly local guide in the Queenstown town centre and then travel out and enjoy exploring the Gibbston wine region and Queenstown, visiting cellar doors offering unique collections of both local wines and craft beers. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy three unique tasting experiences at a mix of both wineries and breweries, finishing off with platters. Prefer a Pale Ale over a Pinot Noir? As we move around you are welcome to choose between either wine or beer tastings, switching it up between locations. Departing in the afternoon, this tour allows you to make the most of your time in Queenstown. Whether you've just arrived that day or spent the morning exploring, this tour easily fits into your afternoon while still getting you back to Queenstown early enough to enjoy your evening.

Explore the spectacular Fiordland National Park by air on this half-day Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown. Fly over Milford Sound by helicopter with a guide, and gaze out over the cliffs, waterfalls, and forests below. Stop for a stroll in Milford Sound for fine views over Mitre Peak, then land on a West Coast beach and a glacier or alpine. Along the way, gain insight into Milford Sound’s impressive geography and see sides of the region many visitors miss. This 2.5-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your Queenstown hotel.

Allow 4 hours 2 landings: Milford Sound & Alpine landing Over The Top Helicopters are pleased to offer a personal scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound with a cruise. Your pilot, acting as your personal guide, will fly you down to Milford, over the breath-taking snow-capped Southern Alps, where we will land and shut down the helicopter. You will board the cruise boat to take one of the most memorable journeys you can imagine down Milford Sound, taking in the rainforest covered slopes and the majestic waterfalls. On return to Milford you will again board the helicopter for yet more amazing scenery from the air, together with a landing on an alpine location allowing you to take more photographs of an amazing experience.

⭐ Set off on the Ride to Riches journey, traversing the stunning Twin River trail outside Queenstown, featuring seven bridges and three rivers. ⭐ Choose between our top-of-the-line Giant™ Talon E-bikes and Trek Powerfly 4's, valued at $6,500 – some of the best eBikes available in the country. ⭐ Enjoy the convenience of our door-to-door service, exclusively for direct bookings. ⭐ Experience a ride on what is widely acclaimed as New Zealand's most exceptional bike trail. ⭐ Tailored for the bold rider: minimal inclines, broad gravel paths, and simple navigation for a 4-hour exhilarating adventure. ⭐ Be guided by our knowledgeable and friendly team, dedicated to making your ride unforgettable.

Mystical morning & afternoon half-day expeditions to Glenorchy and Paradise! Take in the Spectacular Dart River, discover storytelling and learn about Maori Mythology. Enjoy our morning or afternoon tea provided. Travel with Queenstown Expeditions into the Heart of this region’s stunning beauty towards Glenorchy, Paradise and Diamond Lake, home to Many movie locations such as “The Lord of The Rings”. Meet and talk to real New Zealand people! View the amazing scenery through our Luxury vehicle with large viewing windows. The ultimate platform for this half day adventure. Hear about Maori Mythology from this area with our state-of-the-art storytelling system offering cultural history and stories from a different time and place in New Zealand. Our stories are professionally themed with music sound and voice transporting you to a different place in time.

Explore the wine region of Gibbston Valley by bike/E-bike on this self-guided ride. After a scenic shuttle transfer from Queenstown, spend the morning in the historic village of Arrowtown. Grab a coffee if you like before setting-off biking the beautiful Arrow River Trail to Gibbston Valley. Spend the afternoon visiting any of the cellar doors, a cheesery, a tavern or gin tasting room found in the valley. A superb day out giving you freedom to explore at your leisure. Stop for lunch at either one of the wineries or tavern throughout this stunning valley of vines. Rest assured knowing that you only have to bike in one direction and your return transport is taken care of. We'll even collect any wine purchases for you. A great way to actively relax. Many have told us it's the best thing they've done in NZ! Wineries enroute are: • Chard Farm • Gibbston Valley Winery • Gibbston Tavern • Gibbston Tasting Room • Rockburn • Kinross • The Church • Mt Rosa • Brennan Wines

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!