Tours in Queenstown

Experience the beauty of the New Zealand high country on a scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Watch a sheepdog show, feed the animals, and enjoy a morning or afternoon tea in the charming old woolshed. Begin your combo tour with a relaxing scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu aboard a modern catamaran, the Spirit of Queenstown. Disembark the vessel and be greeted by your rural host. From the amphitheater, watch the remarkable skill with which the farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks. Enjoy a walking tour of the farmyard, visiting the holding pens, where you can help feed the sheep and deer and even get up close to the Scottish Highland Cattle. Then, stroll to the charming old woolshed for morning or afternoon tea. You may have time to wander through the lakeside gardens before you re-board the Spirit of Queenstown for your cruise back to Queenstown.

Queenstown Progressive Dinner Tour: A Culinary Adventure Awaits! Experience the magic of Queenstown by night on a delightful culinary journey! Indulge in two courses at three different locations, complemented by craft beer or wine tastings that showcase local flavors. Kick off your evening with a scenic drive to Arthurs Point, where you’ll enjoy a craft beer or wine tasting at Canyon Brewing, overlooking the iconic Shotover River. Next, savor a stunning main course and wine tasting at the luxurious Ayrburn in Arrowtown, where exceptional flavors meet a beautiful setting. Finally, indulge in a decadent dessert in the heart of Queenstown, paired with an after-dinner digestif at the historic Eichardt’s Hotel The Grille, soaking in breathtaking lake views. Travel in style aboard a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter with your local guide, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience that will leave your taste buds dancing! Join us for a night of exquisite food, drink, and gorgeous scenery!

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.

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic Aotearoa New Zealand experience. You will visit three boutique and more personalised Central Otago wineries in the Queenstown area with approximately 15-20 wine tastings and food to match. This is the only wine tour in Central Otago that offers both the wine experience with the Māori culture footprint. Don't delay, BOOK NOW. There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.

Hold on to your seats, we’re taking you under Lake Wakatipu and back to the beginning on a journey through time and legend! Time Tripper is a state-of-the-art animated show that takes you on a journey through time and legend, where you experience 90 million years in under 30 minutes. Travel back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, learn about how Lake Wakatipu was carved out by a giant glacier, and then see the fish, diving ducks and slinky eels that lie beneath at the end of the show.

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.

Central Otago Wine Tour: A Wine Lover’s Paradise! Join us for an unforgettable day in Central Otago, a stunning wine region! Nestled in Gibbston Valley and the picturesque Bannockburn, this tour connects you with fellow wine enthusiasts while exploring unique flavors at 45° south. We start with a wine cave tour at Gibbston Valley Wines, savor over 16 exceptional wines through out the day including our renowned Pinot Noir and cool climate whites! Next, enjoy a tasting at Te Kano Estate, where breathtaking views from their cantilevered cellar door provide the perfect backdrop. Indulge in lunch at Carrick Winery & Restaurant (at your own expense), featuring tasting flights and scenic vineyard views. Wrap up your day at Kinross, exploring exquisite wines from esteemed partners like Valli, Wild Irishman and Hawkshead. Travel in style aboard a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter with a knowledgeable guide. Plus, keep an eye out for Bella, our friendly wine tour dog!

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. The Walter Peak Eco Experience allows you to immerse yourself in nature and learn about conservation throughout New Zealand. Begin your trip with a 45 minute cruise aboard the Vintage TSS Earnslaw, an integral part of Queenstown’s pioneering history and to this day a Queenstown icon. You will be greeted by our rural host upon disembarking the vessel, who will give you a tour of the stunning Restaurant Garden and showcase the beautiful native plants. You will then have the opportunity to have a hands on role in Walter Peaks land restoration project by planting a native tree or shrub from our nursery. Next savour a delicious morning/afternoon tea made with local ingredients in the old charming woolshed. The Eco Tour is the perfect adventure for those who want to give back to the environment while immersing themselves in New Zealand’s native scenery.

This tour brings you to the site of the signature scenes that were shot in the Queenstown Lakes region. This tour covers a lot of ground to show you the beautiful and varied sights of the area. For film enthusiasts, nature lovers, and adventurers alike, this really is the complete, exploring the rugged and beautiful Queenstown Lakes Region used by many filmmakers. For the morning, explore the beauty of the Head of Lake Wakatipu and the lush Paradise Forests. Bring the films to life with our authentic replica props, dress up for some photos, or simply enjoy the serenity. You will return to Queenstown for lunch at a local café before the afternoon tour begins. You will then set out to enjoy the sights around The Queenstown area. Explore more stunning filming locations, adventure off- road with river crossings in the Arrow, and venture down a historic and exciting mining road. You will see a spectacular panoramic view over the area before being returned to your hotel to end the day.

Our Escape Adventure adds a unique twist to and Escape Room and is a combination of scavenger hunt, escape rooms, and augmented reality (AR) all around beautiful Queenstown! We have different games available based on your group suitable from ages 5 and older. Our Magic portal game (90 Minutes) is aimed at ages 8+ with a mini version of this game for 5-8 Year olds (60 minutes). Those of you looking for a challenge should try our premium Operation Mindfall game which is aimed at ages 14+ and lasts up to 2 hours.

Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Sherlock Holmes City Game, a self-guided tour that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city with your family and friends or as a couple and offers a memorable experience. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want.

Allow 1 hour Our Glacier Explorer excursion departs from Queenstown to take you high above the Wakatipu basin to show off all the surrounding beauty. You will then head on a scenic journey towards an ancient glacier which constantly moves under its own weight. On arrival, the helicopter will shut down on the landing to allow you to enjoy the peace and quiet. Hear the creaking of the glacier, feel the white ice crunch beneath your feet, peer into pure blue crevasses and absorb the stunning scenery of this magical place.  Learn of the glacial recession and monitoring of this permanently frozen world. Your helicopter will then lift off to bring you back on a scenic flight covering more of the Queenstown area including the main surrounding mountain ranges, Queenstown township and the long thin Z -shaped glacial formed lake known as Lake Wakatipu.

Take a journey to New Zealand’s most thrilling 12D Motion Theatre, the ultimate all weather activity in Queenstown. With over 80+ movies and with your own personal theatre, we create tailor made packages to suit everyone! Each ride you take will be combined with up to 12 awesome effects such as snow, wind, rain, bubbles and a few extra surprises.

A Queenstown sightseeing tour stands out for its unparalleled access to some of New Zealand's most breathtaking landscapes, all in a single day. From the shimmering waters of Lake Wakatipu to the dramatic peaks of the Remarkables, the tour offers stunning panoramic views at every turn. The journey includes stops at iconic sites like Glenorchy, Arrowtown, where history comes alive in a charming gold rush village, and the Crown Terrace Lookout, offering unrivalled vistas over the Wakatipu Basin. With scenic beauty, cultural richness, and expertly guided exploration, this tour provides a uniquely immersive experience that captures the essence of Queenstown’s natural and historical wonders

Join us for a relaxed informative 45 minute tour of the vineyard, winery and wine cave. Visit Home Block, the region's oldest vineyard, step into the winemaking facility where you'll get a behind the scenes glimpse of how some of the best Central Otago Pinot Noirs are made. Taste four of Gibbston Valley's premium handcrafted wines in New Zealand's largest wine cave. Please note that under 16’s are not permitted on the Winery Tour, instead please book the Cave Tour should you wish them to join.

If you’re looking for the best off-roading experience in New Zealand, this is it. Take a ride in our Ultimate Off-Roader, our one-of-a-kind, custom-built all-terrain vehicle that goes everywhere. It’s one of the most unique adventure experiences in Queenstown, perfect for adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers. Note to guests: the only barrier between you and the full force of gravity is your harness! Even though our experienced team knows all the best spots for twists, turns and drops, we always prioritise safety first. We provide protective gear that is regularly inspected and tested. All harnesses and safety belts in the off-roaders are routinely reviewed and kept to the highest safety standard. You’ll also sit through a safety briefing before your adventure so you can enjoy yourself in confidence. Rock climbing, cliff dropping and drifting around a specially designed course of steep gullies, boulders and some ridiculous angles is all in a day’s work for these Ultimate Off-Roaders.

Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes and a ride through a window into our colourful gold mining past. This tour is perfect for photography enthusiasts, from beginners to the more advanced. Your guide will bring alive the history and the stories of this rugged region.  Includes take home guide to camera settings and guide to composing great photos. Whatever your level of proficiency they help you find inspirational vantage points and subjects and then work with you, giving you compositional tips and tricks, showing you the camera settings you need to compose amazing images. capturing a vision you'll be proud to take home.

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.

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this small group combines two of the most stunning locations! Spend the day at Mount Cook Village, nestled in the shadow of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand’s tallest mountain. Enjoy free reign to set your own schedule, whether it’s hiking around the Alps or learning more about the mountains at Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center. Enjoy stunning sights on the way up the mountains, including super-blue Lake Pukaki and the famous Lake Tekapo on the way towards Christchurch. If you need tips on what to do in the village, your guide is on hand to help. No-fuss hotel transfers are available from select Queenstown hotels.

Traveling with us offers a range of exceptional features designed to enhance your journey. Enjoy entertaining driver commentary that adds a delightful touch to your trip, making it both informative and fun. Our premium coach comes equipped with an onboard toilet for your convenience, ensuring you travel comfortably without unnecessary stops. Relax in our leather reclining seats, providing a luxurious and comfortable experience. Stay connected with free WIFI and onboard USB charging docks, so you can keep your devices powered throughout the journey. Additionally, we offer plenty of luggage storage, ensuring that you can bring along everything you need without any hassle.

This trail travels alongside Lake Dunstan on the opposite side of the lake to the road that travels between Cromwell and Clyde. The engineering involved to create this trail is stunning with 450m of clip-ons attached to the rockface in places, the Hugo Suspension Bridge plus a very good trail surface throughout the ride. The views and scenery on this ride are fantastic and you can fully understand the history of the area - from the goldrush to the building of NZ's largest dam - from the information boards along the way. The Dunstan Explorer Boat return is a brilliant way to return back up the lake and explore areas of the trail that you would not have seen from your bike. Our company actively works with the Dunstan Explorer to deliver outstanding experiences for our guests.

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are exciting for the whole family. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be looked after by their friendly team – treating you to some authentic kiwi hospitality! Voted the #1 Thing to Do in Cromwell by TripAdvisor, Highlands – Experience the Exceptional is conveniently located along SH 6 in Cromwell in beautiful Central Otago. It’s a must do when you’re exploring the region – ideal for day trips because Highlands really does offer something fun and extraordinary for everyone. So whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, in a group, or with family, Highlands is an NZ must-do for the ride of your lives.

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.

New Zealand's only heli-snowmobiling adventure. This adventure occurs on the Garvie Range, which is exclusive to Queenstown Snowmobiles. Access is only by helicopter. Explore the pristine backcountry trails. Fantastic scenery and panoramic photo opportunities. No more than six guest on each trip! Our tours are all professionally guided by qualified guides.