Discover the best things to do in Queenstown

Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with mountain views.

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch

NZ$145

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1901 ratings.From NZ$145

Steamboat cruising on Lake Wakatipu with snow-capped mountains in the background.

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 680 ratings.From NZ$115

Small boat cruising near waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand.

Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

NZ$169

Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1950 ratings.From NZ$169

Family walking through flower garden at Walter Peak High Country Farm, New Zealand.

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience

NZ$159

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 372 ratings.From NZ$159

Sheepdog herding sheep at Walter Peak High Country Farm with visitors watching.

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour

NZ$135

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings.From NZ$135

Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers

NZ$205

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 728 ratings.From NZ$205

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Woman laughing on boat deck during Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise, New Zealand.

Doubtful Sound Cruises

NZ$349

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 194 ratings.From NZ$349

Group posing for a photo with a tour bus and snow-capped mountains in Milford Sound, New Zealand.

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, & Return Transfers

NZ$245

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, & Return Transfers. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 579 ratings.From NZ$245

People preparing to board a small plane for a scenic flight to Milford Sound, New Zealand.

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

NZ$749

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 309 ratings.From NZ$749

Aerial view of tourists on Shotover Jet navigating a narrow canyon in New Zealand.

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride by Shotover Jet

NZ$179

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride by Shotover Jet. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From NZ$179

Tandem Skydiving at Queenstown with Transfers

Tandem skydivers over Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, with mountain views.

Skydiving

NZ$359

Tandem Skydiving at Queenstown with Transfers. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From NZ$359

Cruise boat on Milford Sound with passengers, surrounded by lush cliffs.

Milford Sound Extended Scenic Cruise by Southern Discoveries

NZ$199

Milford Sound Extended Scenic Cruise by Southern Discoveries. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From NZ$199

Top things to do in Queenstown

from NZ$145

Plaza Premium Lounge Queenstown

from NZ$115

Shotover River

from NZ$299

Doubtful Sound Cruises

from NZ$464

from NZ$62.75

Milford Sound Scenic Flights & Tours

from NZ$149

Queenstown Cruises

from NZ$79

Time Tripper

from NZ$20

from NZ$199

Milford Sound Tours

from NZ$145

Queenstown, your way

Group of children hiking through a sunlit forest trail with butterflies.

Queenstown Tours

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch

NZ$145

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1901 ratings.From NZ$145

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 680 ratings.From NZ$115

Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

NZ$169

Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1950 ratings.From NZ$169

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers

NZ$205

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 728 ratings.From NZ$205

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, & Return Transfers

NZ$245

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, & Return Transfers. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 579 ratings.From NZ$245

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

NZ$749

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 309 ratings.From NZ$749

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride by Shotover Jet

NZ$179

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride by Shotover Jet. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From NZ$179

Milford Sound Extended Scenic Cruise by Southern Discoveries

NZ$199

Milford Sound Extended Scenic Cruise by Southern Discoveries. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From NZ$199

Travel Services in Queenstown

Plaza Premium Lounge Queenstown

Plaza Premium Lounge seating area with plaid and orange chairs, modern lighting, and a photo wall.

Manaia Plaza Premium Lounge Access at Queenstown Airport

NZ$62.75

Manaia Plaza Premium Lounge Access at Queenstown Airport. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From NZ$62.75

Cruises in Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch

NZ$145

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1901 ratings.From NZ$145

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 680 ratings.From NZ$115

Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

NZ$169

Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1950 ratings.From NZ$169

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience

NZ$159

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 372 ratings.From NZ$159

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour

NZ$135

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings.From NZ$135

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers

NZ$205

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 728 ratings.From NZ$205

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound Cruises

NZ$349

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 194 ratings.From NZ$349

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, & Return Transfers

NZ$245

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, & Return Transfers. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 579 ratings.From NZ$245

Food & Drink in Queenstown

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 680 ratings.From NZ$115

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour From Queenstown

Wine being poured into glasses during a Queenstown gourmet food and wine tour.

Queenstown Wine Tours

NZ$329

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour From Queenstown. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$329

Classic Wine Tour from Queenstown

Pouring red wine into glasses during Queenstown gourmet tour.

Queenstown Wine Tours

NZ$239

Classic Wine Tour from Queenstown. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$239

Entertainment shows in Queenstown

Time Tripper: Hidden Underwater Theatre Experience Tickets

Audience watching an immersive underwater theatre experience with dinosaurs on screen.

Time Tripper

NZ$20

Time Tripper: Hidden Underwater Theatre Experience Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From NZ$20

Adventure in Queenstown

Tandem Skydiving at Queenstown with Transfers

Skydiving

NZ$359

Tandem Skydiving at Queenstown with Transfers. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From NZ$359

Aerial Tours in Queenstown

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

NZ$749

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 309 ratings.From NZ$749

Cruise boat near waterfall in Milford Sound's lush landscape.

From Queenstown: 4-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour and Cruise

NZ$1,315

From Queenstown: 4-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour and Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From NZ$1,315

Queenstown Scenic Flights

Helicopter flying over Lake Wakatipu with snow-capped mountains in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Queenstown Panorama Helicopter Tour with Alpine Landing

NZ$385

Queenstown Panorama Helicopter Tour with Alpine Landing. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From NZ$385

Red and white helicopter on a remote beach near Milford Sound, New Zealand, during a Queenstown tour.

From Queenstown: Extended 2.5-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour

NZ$1,315

From Queenstown: Extended 2.5-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From NZ$1,315

Helicopter flying over cloud-covered fiords in Milford Sound, New Zealand.

From Queenstown: 1.5 to 2-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour

NZ$1,180

From Queenstown: 1.5 to 2-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$1,180

Water Sports in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride by Shotover Jet

NZ$179

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride by Shotover Jet. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From NZ$179

Jet boat speeding on Kawarau River with passengers, surrounded by scenic cliffs and trees.

Kawarau and Shotover River Jet Boat Ride by KJet

NZ$149

Kawarau and Shotover River Jet Boat Ride by KJet. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From NZ$149

Whitewater rafting on Shotover River, Queenstown, navigating rocky gorge.

Shotover River White Water Rafting by RealNZ

NZ$299

Shotover River White Water Rafting by RealNZ. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 114 ratings.From NZ$299

Jet boat on Dart River with passengers, surrounded by mountains and clear skies, New Zealand.

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Tour

NZ$299

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$299

Tourist in life jacket swimming in Kawarau River during white water rafting adventure.

Kawarau River White Water Rafting by RealNZ

NZ$239

Kawarau River White Water Rafting by RealNZ. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 209 ratings.From NZ$239

Whitewater rafting on Shotover River, Queenstown, with a group navigating rapids in a blue raft.

Kawarau River White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Ride by RealNZ

NZ$319

Kawarau River White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Ride by RealNZ. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 100 ratings.From NZ$319

Jet boat on Dart River with mountains in the background, New Zealand.

Dart River "Funyaks" Canoe and Jet Boat Experience

NZ$429

Dart River "Funyaks" Canoe and Jet Boat Experience. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$429

Must do things in Queenstown

1Milford Sound Cruises

Get spectacular views and breathtaking panoramas of the Tasman Sea and the Mitre Peak at Milford Sound. Sail along the 16km fiord, and marvel at the beauty of St Annes Point Lighthouse. Get informational commentary onboard and learn about Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls as you pass them by.

2TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets

Step aboard the 111-year-old TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown, the oldest working steamship in the Southern Hemisphere! Enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu to the Walter Peak High Country Farm. Whether you're after a peaceful cruise or a full farm experience, TSS Earnslaw offers a step back in time with plenty to see and do.

3Shotover River

Feel the cool water spray on your face as you raft on the white, tough rapids of Shotover River with an unparalleled view of the Remarkable range, an expert guide onboard, and access to stress-free round-trip transfers.

4Doubtful Sound Cruises

Experience the untouched wilderness of New Zealand with a Doubtful Sound Cruise. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife sightings, and learn about Fiordland's biodiversity from your nature guide. With a 360° viewing experience on the Patea Explorer, it's a journey you won't forget. Book now!