Tours in Queenstown

Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper Bus Tour experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you explore at your own pace through Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley. Enjoy a relaxed, full afternoon of wine tastings, cheese platters, lunch options, craft beer, or gin experiences, all while soaking in the stunning Central Otago scenery, from mountains and rivers to the charming historic village of Arrowtown. Wine tastings, food, and drinks are purchased directly at each winery, so you’re in control of what you spend and how you enjoy your day. As a top-rated Queenstown Wine Tour, we deliver an exceptional, personalized experience, making us the best way to explore Queenstown’s wine scene. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with friends, or independently, our family-owned, locally operated service ensures a personal, authentic, and unforgettable experience in New Zealand’s premier wine region.

Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is a perfect introduction to whitewater rafting for first-timers. There will be plenty of rapids action plus time to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Catch the free shuttle from the centre of town out to the raft base where you will be fitted out with all your gear. Your rafting adventure covers 8-kilometers of the river. Take on grade 2-3 rapids and perhaps the occasional grade 2-4 rapid, when there are higher water levels. Enjoy flat stretches of river between the rapids where you have the opportunity to race your friends on the other rafts or jump out and swim. Conclude your adventure by rafting the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand, the Dog Leg. This is a 400-meter long and grade 3/4 rapid. Add some extra excitement by joining in on the optional cliff jumping section, or sit back and watch your friends take a leap.

Totally Personalized Private Experience! Enjoying the scenic views between Queenstown and Christchurch and with a fully guided, adventure-filled journey through the breathtaking Southern Alps. Embark on a scenic tour stops at Lindis Pass and Resort town, High Country Salmon, Aoraki/MT.Cook, Tasman Glacier, Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and finally arriving in Christchurch. On your journey explore region’s dramatic landscapes, capture memorable photographs, and learn about the area's natural and cultural significance. The tour concludes in Christchurch, offering a truly enriching and immersive travel experience.

Beat the crowds with our signature flight that includes Milford Sound, Lake Quill, Mt Tutoko, Skippers Canyon and our exclusive landing location, the Earnslaw Burn.

Spend your afternoon sipping and sightseeing on this boutique Queenstown tasting experience. With over 12 tastings across wine, gin, and craft beer, this small-group tour (max 10 guests) is perfect for curious sippers and celebration seekers alike. Start with a scenic stop at Canyon Brewing, located near the Shotover River. Enjoy a tasting paddle of refreshing local beers—or a wine flight, if preferred—paired with epic alpine views. Next, head to Rifters Gin in historic Arrowtown. Set in charming Dudley’s Cottage, enjoy a hosted gin tasting and learn about their small-batch, grain-to-glass process. Finish the afternoon at the award-winning Amisfield Winery, known for its stunning cellar door and elegant Central Otago wines. Hosted by a local wine guide and travelled in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter, this relaxed adults-only (18+) tour blends flavour, scenery, and great company. You might even meet Bella, our beloved wine tour dog!

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.

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of our local pinot noir and other wine varietals at three premium vineyards. Enjoy a guided tour through the vines and into New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave. This relaxing tour travels just a short distance from Queenstown where you will be given in-depth wine tastings and presentation at each vineyard. You have plenty of time to unwind and get yourself a winery lunch or sample a selection of local cheeses, craft beer, coffee -all available.

Half-day heritage tour that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. As your experienced guide navigates the awe-inspiring canyon, you can relax and enjoy numerous historic sites along the journey, including a century old suspension bridge and the township of Skippers. Gain an insight into the local heritage through photos and relics in the restored schoolhouse before trying your hand at gold panning.

Embark on a guided morning adventure through Queenstown’s most iconic sights in the comfort of a luxury minivan. With small-group intimacy and complimentary hotel transfers, this tour blends stunning scenery, local history, and adrenaline. Begin with panoramic views from Queenstown Hill, then head to the Gibbston “Valley of the Vines” to witness bungy jumpers at the historic Kawarau Bridge. Enjoy a wine tasting or coffee stop at Gibbston Valley Winery and visit a Lord of the Rings filming location along the Kawarau River. Explore charming Arrowtown’s gold rush history before returning via Arthurs Point, where you might spot jet boats racing through the dramatic Shotover Canyons.

A unique water adventure awaits you on Queenstown's stunning lake with our semi-submersible shark ride. Feel the rush as you reach speeds of 80 kph on the surface and dive under the water at 40 kph, all while enjoying a personal ride with an experienced pilot. Experience exhilarating jumps as the shark leaps out of the water, sending splashes all around. With the first commercial Seabreacher X watercraft at your disposal, you can customize your ride to be as mild or wild as you want. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind thrill while in Queenstown.

Mt Cook Bus Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience, this small group, fully guided bus tour to Mt Cook combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with scenic flights in a helicopter and a ski plane including a Tasman Glacier landing plus free time to do other optional activities of your choice. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

Soar through the skies and feel what it's like to fly like a bird with two wings on your back! Experience the exhilaration of flight as you take-off from our launch site amidst the stunning landscapes of Queenstown. Our professional and certified hang gliding pilots will guide you through every step, ensuring your safety and providing expert instruction. Once securely strapped into the lightweight and and aerodynamic hang glider, you will feel the thrill of gliding through the air, witnessing breathtaking panoramic views of Queenstown's majestic mountains, lush forests, and pristine lakes. This unforgettable adventure offers an intimate connection with nature and an unparalleled sense of freedom. Whether you are an adventure enthusiast seeking an adrenaline-pumping experience or a nature lover wanting to witness the beauty of Queenstown from a unique perspective, our hang gliding trip is perfect for you.

Join us at the Oxbow Gun Club, where you and your mates can enjoy a spot of healthy competition shooting clay targets out of the sky against one of New Zealand’s most magnificent backdrops. Enjoy one-on-one guidance in Clay Bird Shooting from an experienced instructor, ensuring few clays get away alive. When it comes to firearms, safety is always of the utmost importance. Oxbow prioritises safety first for our Clay Bird Shooting adventure. Not only will you go through a thorough safety briefing and gun safety demonstration, but you will also be provided with high-quality protective gear, including earmuffs, glasses and a shooting vest. The stand facilitates six shooters per session; each shooter is positioned in their own stand with safety barriers to ensure safe operation at all times.

Explore our 5-acre oasis at Kiwi Park. A family-owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown, dedicated to saving our endangered wildlife species. We have over 20 species of native wildlife including New Zealand's national icon, the Kiwi and our living fossil, the Tuatara. Kiwi Encounters: Enjoy an unforgettable experience viewing Kiwi while learning about these fascinating birds from our professional wildlife team. Times: 10am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm, 4:15pm & 5pm (Oct-April) 10am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3:45pm & 4.30pm (May - Sep) Conservation Show: Get up close and personal with our most fascinating, endangered wildlife in this entertaining 30-minute free flight show. Times: 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3 pm (Oct-April) 11:30am & 3pm (May- Sep) Important: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before Kiwi Encounter, Subject to availability. Maximum occupancy in Kiwi House 50 people. Kiwi House open at all times outside Kiwi Encounters for viewing.

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1 hour lunch break back in Queenstown and change buses for the afternoon tour. Morning and Afternoon Tour itineraries are interchangeable and can be switched due to availability or weather conditions. You will be visiting the Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley, Glenorchy and Paradise. You will admire LOTR locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, Pillars of the Kings, Ithilien, Isengard, Beorn's House, Lothlorien, Amon Hen and more!

Learn how it feels to fly on water and take a ride in Oxbow’s unique, custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats! Accelerating at an incredible 0 to 100kph in only 2.5 seconds, it’s the perfect activity in Queenstown for the adrenaline seeker. After your ride in our 620 horse-power boat, take a ride in Oxbow’s Ultimate Off-Roader, our one-of-a-kind, custom-built, all-terrain vehicle that goes everywhere. The Ultimate Off-Roader is a 4-Seater, 4WD, 4-wheel steer vehicle with an extremely low centre of gravity, allowing them to practically go anywhere!

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!

Experience Milford Sound by air on this scenic flight from Queenstown. Flying you over the highest peaks in Fiordland and their ancient glaciers. Get an aerial perspective of Milford Sound, as you fly beside Mitre Peak and both Bowen and Stirling Falls. Your return flight to Queenstown is via the Arthur Valley where you can see the famous Sutherland Falls in the distance and venture over the magnificent mountains and lakes of the Fiordland National Park.

The only scenic flight company ex. Queenstown to showcase some of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks largest Glaciers. These include the Rob Roy, Bonar, Jura, Volta, Dart, Olivine, and Donne Glaciers among many others and of course, Milford Sound itself. Each tour with Air Milford is guaranteed to see at least five major glaciers.

Embark on an intimate small-group adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound—one of Aotearoa’s most iconic natural wonders. This fully guided day trip is more than just a destination; it’s an experience crafted with care, comfort, and connection in mind. Travel in our premium Sprinter, designed for a relaxed pace and optimal viewing, with plenty of time to stop, explore, and soak up the landscape. From majestic alpine valleys to cascading waterfalls and native wildlife encounters, every moment of the journey is part of the magic. But the magic doesn’t end at the water’s edge. After cruising through the serene fjord, you will unforgettably return to Queenstown—via a scenic flight over Fiordland. Soar above towering peaks, ancient rainforests, and glittering lakes on a breathtaking aerial journey that offers a perspective few can witness. It’s the perfect finale to a day filled with wonder.

Hop on board and get ready for a fun 3-hour fishing trip on Lake Wakatipu, one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. With mountains like The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak all around you, it’s a fishing experience you won’t forget. You’ll fish for trout and salmon using downriggers and other great techniques, with help from an experienced local skipper. The boat has a quiet electric motor, so you can enjoy a calm, smooth ride without disturbing the peaceful lake. With small groups of up to 6 people, there’s plenty of space and personal attention to help you get the most out of your time on the water. We provide top-quality gear, expert tips, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks—just bring your sense of adventure and get ready to catch some fish!

Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown. Shuttle to Arrowtown, get fitted with a top-quality bike, and receive all the tips you need. Follow the breathtaking Arrow River Trail, crossing a spectacular suspension bridge before joining the Twin Rivers Trail. Ride alongside the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers with sweeping views, fun undulations, and a few rewarding climbs to Queenstown. Covering 36 km, the ride takes 3.5–4 hours. An electric bike option makes the climbs easier and lets you enjoy the scenery at a relaxed pace. Finish in the heart of Queenstown at Around The Basin’s shop (3 Searle Lane), leaving you with a real sense of achievement and memories of one of the town's most unforgettable adventures. Shuttle departures from Queenstown: • SUMMER (1 Sept – 30 Apr): 9:00 am • WINTER (1 May – 31 Aug): 10:00 am

The limited passenger numbers on our modern Mercedes Sprinter Vans make for a much more personal experience. It also allows us to stop more often for photos and short walks than the big 50-seater coaches (up to 12 stops along the way). We connect with Milford Sound's only boutique small boat cruise. Passenger numbers on the cruise are limited to 50% of the boats capacity.

Today is all about value. Your day starts with a bike fit out of our Clyde depot, an Historic New Zealand Railway Station. We'll whisk you up to the Cromwell Heritage Precinct in our deluxe airconditioned vans, take a photo of you on your phone or camera and answer any last minute questions. You'll then experience the fabulous Lake Dunstan Trail, whizzing along quality Sinch E-Bikes with the largest capacity batteries. Since you're riding back to your car or accommodation in Clyde you'll have plenty of time to experience all this ride has to offer. That's the benefit of getting the transport part over and done with in the morning, no riding to a rigid timetable or waiting around when you finish to get transported again. This trail has so much to offer and you're in the safe hands of a local company with 15 years experience in the region. All you need to do is keep those pedals turning and snap those photos.