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Known as the “Adventure Capital of the World,” Queenstown draws visitors looking for adrenaline-pumping adventures like skydiving, paragliding, and ziplining. These Queenstown tours have options ranging from death-defying to extremely chill, all providing a glimpse of this gorgeous part of New Zealand. The waterfalls and snow-capped mountains of Milford Sound should not be missed during your Queenstown visit, and the easiest way to visit this remote area is via boat or plane tour. Queenstown is also known for its wine scene, and several tours will drive you through verdant valleys as you taste wines along the way.

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Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly ex Queenstown
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Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly ex Queenstown

Round-trip flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound take you deep into the spectacular Southern Alps. Following a scenic flight with views of snow-covered peaks, remote valleys, and waterfalls, touch down for a boat cruise on Milford Sound. Traveling by both air and water takes you to the dramatic places that you'd miss by sticking to the road.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$397
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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Avoid the risk of driving to Milford Sound yourself and being distracted by the views. This group tour from Queenstown makes it easy—and safe—to visit the must-see natural attraction for a day. After a handy hotel pickup, embark on a dramatic journey through mountains, gorges, and the incredible Homer Tunnel. Make scenic stops along the way. Cruise Milford Sound in a catamaran, looking out for wildlife along the way.
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  • 12 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$158
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Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Lunch Cruise from Queenstown
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Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Lunch Cruise from Queenstown

Enjoy uninterrupted views of the mountain scenery on the way to Milford Sound in a glass-roofed coach. Your driver will provide commentary along the way, to keep you informed. At Milford Sound, embark on a cruise on the water, all the way out to the Tasman Sea. Interesting commentary is available in several languages. Relax and take in the views as you enjoy a buffet lunch on board.
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  • 12 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$184
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Take a jet boat ride on the Shotover River during an extreme ride, and make use of transport from Queenstown. Experience adrenaline-fueled fun as the jet boat skims the water’s surface at high speed and fishtails into 360-degree spins. Hold on tight as the captain maneuvers the jet boat over rapids and through narrow canyons during one heart-pounding adventure you won’t soon forget.
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  • 25 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$103
Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience
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Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience

Arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand, Milford Sound offers a sweeping landscape of jagged snow-capped mountains, shimmering fjords and lakes, towering waterfalls and emerald greenery. Travel with a small group by coach from Queenstown to Fiordland National Park to explore this lush wilderness, including a boat cruise on the Milford Sound. You also see The Remarkables mountain range, Lake Wakatipu—New Zealand's longest lake, and Lake Te Anau—the South Island’s the largest lake.
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  • 13 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$184
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Travel from Queenstown to the much-loved UNESCO-listed Milford Sound. Enjoy live commentary along the way, and many scenic stops to take photos and admire the views. At Milford Sound, you won’t have to worry about waiting in lines as entrance tickets are included. Cruise on the sound and see stunning views of waterfalls and Mitre Peak. Refuel with a tasty picnic lunch in a scenic location.
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  • 13 hours
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TSS Earnslaw and BBQ Buffet Lunch in Queenstown
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TSS Earnslaw and BBQ Buffet Lunch in Queenstown

Depart Queenstown aboard the TSS Earnslaw for a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Travel round-trip by vintage steamship and dig into a gourmet barbecue lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead. Enjoy chef-prepared Central Otago specialties accompanied by salads, desserts, and local cheeses. Don’t miss the sheep shearing demonstration or showmanship by the farm’s sheepdogs.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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$113
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly from Queenstown by Glenorchy Air
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Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly from Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

Take in the vast scale of Milford Sound from the air and water with a half-day trip that includes round-trip flights and a catamaran cruise. You’ll board a small plane that accommodates up to 13 passengers, lift off above the ridges and lakes of Fiordland National Park, then cruise Milford Sound all the way to the Tasman Sea. Watch for fur seals and penguins, and pass through the mists of Stirling Falls before meeting the pilot for the return trip to Queenstown.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$399
Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown
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Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

Board the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship, for an evening cruise on Queenstown’s scenic Lake Wakatipu. Arriving at Walter Peak High Country Farm, you’re treated to a sumptuous barbecue dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead. Sink your teeth into roasted meats and seafood, homemade desserts, and a New Zealand cheeseboard. After dinner, see farm demonstrations or purchase a drink and simply relax in the bar.
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  • 4 hours
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$113
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
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Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

Soar through the Queenstown forest on the world’s steepest tree-to-tree zipline, 1,500 feet (450 meters) above Queenstown. Choose from three different courses, one with a thrilling 68-foot (21-meter) drop. Or, tone down the adrenaline a notch on a longer course, perfect for families with kids aged six and up. Expert guides supervise your launch so all you have to do is take in the panoramic mountain and lake views.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$71
Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting
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Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Adrenaline-chasing travelers won’t want to miss white-water rafting on Queenstown’s Shotover River. After traveling on one of New Zealand’s most treacherous (but beautiful) roads, you’ll have a full safety briefing before donning your gear and getting in the raft. Paddle through grade 3-5 rapids surrounded by amazing mountain scenery. Rafting experience isn’t required but a sense of adventure is recommended.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$178
Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight
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Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Milford Sound is an unmissable destination in the South Island, and you can experience it at its best on this easy small-group tour from Queenstown. Traveling there in a luxury bus with panoramic scenic windows, you can focus on the views rather than have to drive. Whatever the weather, Milford Sound is always beautiful. Return to Queenstown by air, saving time and maximizing the scenic views.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$477
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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Join a Doubtful Sound cruise from Queenstown and discover this isolated gem deep within the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park. Travel by coach to Manapouri, take a ferry across Lake Manapouri and cross over Wilmot Pass, then down to Doubtful Sound to board your catamaran. Look out for dolphins, fur seals, and penguins amid a dramatic landscape of soaring forest-covered peaks and crystal-clear waters.
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  • 12 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$268
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
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Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Located in the heart of Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound forms part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site. Explore the stunning fiord by air and water during a half-day excursion. The exhilarating, round-trip helicopter flight from Queenstown includes a glacier or alpine landing. Perhaps spot dolphins, seals, and penguins during an unforgettable cruise.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$819
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
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NZONE Skydive Queenstown

Skydive in Queenstown—New Zealand’s outdoor adventure capital—and jump from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet (2,700, 3,600, or 4,500 meters). After a safety briefing, board a small plane and tandem skydive with an experienced guide. Free-fall at speeds of up to 124 miles (200 kilometers) per hour, then relax as you float beneath your parachute high above Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountains.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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$206
KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers
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KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

Experience heart-racing fun on an exhilarating Queenstown jet-boat ride. The expert captain races across Lake Wakatipu, navigates tricky turns on the Kawarau River, and speeds through the shallow waters of the Shotover River. Grab hold of your seat as the jet boat makes 360-degree spins and fishtails on a rollercoaster ride over the water.
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  • 1 hour
  • Free Cancellation
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$83
Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown
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Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown

Avoid the stress of self-driving through such distractingly beautiful landscapes on a full-day tour from Queenstown. Peer through the panoramic windows of a luxury coach while you travel through the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park with a guide, stopping at sites of interest en route. Upon reaching Milford Sound, board a luxurious catamaran for a memorable sightseeing cruise past Mitre Peak and the magnificent cliff-side waterfalls of Milford Sound.
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  • 12 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$180
Milford Sound Day Tour and Cruise from Queenstown
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Milford Sound Day Tour and Cruise from Queenstown

Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres.
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  • 13 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$180
Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat
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Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Combining two of Queenstown's most iconic activities, this trip is second to none! Starting on the Queenstown Jet Boat, you'll get to experience those famous 360 degree spins and speed. Discover the Kawarau River and its pristine wilderness as we race you down the river to your next mode of transport. Then jump straight into a raft to complete the last section of river, where the Jet Boats fear to go. Spend your morning or afternoon paddling through the historic Kawarau gorge, famous for its gold mining, wineries and it’s stint in The Lord of the Rings franchise. Paddle and swim your way through grade 2-3 whitewater rapids with a brand new cliff jumping section added for the adventure junkies (optional). Complete your journey by tackling the famous 400m Dog Leg rapid – the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand. Then head back to Rafting Base for a hot shower.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$178
TSS Earnslaw Lake Whakatipu Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure
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TSS Earnslaw Lake Whakatipu Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship. Stroll the lakeside gardens, watch sheepdogs in action, and see sheep-shearing demonstrations. You’ll have a guided tour and can enjoy free time to stroll. Savor a delicious afternoon tea with scones before heading back to Queenstown the same way you came.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$89
Queenstown Tandem Paragliding
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Queenstown Tandem Paragliding

Enjoy views of Queenstown that you can’t get any other way on a thrilling tandem paragliding flight. Fly confidently after a thorough safety briefing and in the company of an instructor. Launch from Coronet Peak, the ideal place from which to enjoy views over the Wakatipu Valley, lakes, mountains, and beyond.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
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$202
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback
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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback

Milford Sound lies in a remote corner of New Zealand’s South Island and, although remarkably scenic, the route from Queenstown is long. On this tour, reach Milford Sound by premium low-emission coach and spot native wildlife and gushing waterfalls during a nature cruise with specialist commentary. When it’s time to return home, take to the skies and return effortlessly to Queenstown—with unrivaled views over the wilderness landscapes from the air.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$480
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Fans of the Lord of the Rings movies won’t want to miss this fun half-day tour to various filming locations in the Southern Alps. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to private Arcadia Station and will also visit the beautiful Mt. Aspiring National Park. Be amazed by the natural beauty while reliving your favorite movie scenes. Don an LOTR costume and sword too, if you like.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$119
Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch
4.9
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Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

Be amazed by the dramatic landscapes of Fiordland on this full-day tour by boat and by air. If you’re short on time in the area, this combo tour makes it easy to see a lot in one day. Enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound–beautiful in any weather–and a scenic flight over Fiordland National Park and back to Queenstown, seeing views you couldn’t experience any other way.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$447
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People Also Ask
Q:Are guided tours in Queenstown worth it?
A:

Yes, Queenstown tours are especially worthwhile because they allow you to experience the extreme natural beauty of the region in ways you can’t do on your own. The Milford Sound, which sits outside the city, rewards visits from the water. Meanwhile, the adrenaline rush of the famous jet boat tours is unmatched for the brave travelers in your group.

Q:How much do Queenstown tours cost?
A:

Because they are mostly outdoorsy excursions, Queenstown tours may look more expensive than tours in other cities, averaging US$100 and up per person depending on the content. But for the price, you often get transport, entry fees, and even meals.

Q:What activities are included on Queenstown tours?
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You name it and you can experience it in Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Explore the Milford Sound by boat, take a canoe through the raids of the Dart River, or go paragliding with marvelous views of the Southern Alps. For those in your group who would prefer a lower-key trip, there are also plenty of food and wine tours to occupy you.

Q:How many days in Queenstown is enough?
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Most travelers recommend five days for deep exploration. As the real attractions lie outside the city, it can take some time to reach everything you may want to see. The Southern Alps, Milford Sound, and nearby ski hills all mean there’s plenty to do no matter the season. Queenstown tours can also help you get where you want to go more efficiently.

Q:What is the best month to go to Queenstown?
A:

As New Zealand lies in the southern hemisphere, the best time to visit Queenstown for good weather and ample outdoor excursion opportunities is December and January. That said, there are also options for winter activities, like glacier explorer flights—just be aware that weather can change rapidly, so prepare to be flexible.

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