Best things to do in Queenstown
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Top experiences in Queenstown
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Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
4.8(1,819)
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NZ$145Free cancellation

TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise
4.7(545)
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NZ$115Free cancellation

TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience
4.8(295)
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NZ$159Selling out fast

Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
5(1,927)
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NZ$169Free cancellation

TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour
4.7(118)
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NZ$135Free cancellation

Doubtful Sound Cruises
From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
4.6(153)
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NZ$349Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise
4.7(296)
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NZ$749Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
4.8(699)
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NZ$205Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers
4.6(572)
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NZ$245Free cancellation

Skydiving
Tandem Skydiving at Queenstown with Transfers
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NZ$359Free cancellation

Doubtful Sound Cruises
From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
4.3(117)
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NZ$373Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Optional Lunch by Southern Discoveries
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NZ$199Top things to do in Queenstown
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Queenstown Tours
Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
4.8(1,819)
from
NZ$145Free cancellation

TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise
4.7(545)
from
NZ$115Selling out fast

Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
5(1,927)
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NZ$169Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise
4.7(296)
from
NZ$749Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
4.8(699)
from
NZ$205Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers
4.6(572)
from
NZ$245Free cancellation

Doubtful Sound Cruises
From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
4.3(117)
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NZ$373Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Optional Lunch by Southern Discoveries
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NZ$199Travel Services in Queenstown
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Plaza Premium Lounge Queenstown
Manaia Plaza Premium Lounge Access at Queenstown Airport
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NZ$62.75
Cruises in Queenstown
Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
4.8(1,819)
from
NZ$145Free cancellation

TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise
4.7(545)
from
NZ$115Free cancellation

TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience
4.8(295)
from
NZ$159Selling out fast

Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
5(1,927)
from
NZ$169Free cancellation

TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour
4.7(118)
from
NZ$135Free cancellation

Doubtful Sound Cruises
From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
4.6(153)
from
NZ$349Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise
4.7(296)
from
NZ$749Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
4.8(699)
from
NZ$205Food & Drink in Queenstown
Free cancellation

TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise
4.7(545)
from
NZ$115Free cancellation

Queenstown Wine Tours
Gourmet Food and Wine Tour From Queenstown
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NZ$329
Free cancellation

Queenstown Wine Tours
Classic Wine Tour from Queenstown
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NZ$239
Entertainment shows in Queenstown
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Time Tripper
Time Tripper Tickets
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NZ$20
Adventure in Queenstown
Free cancellation

Skydiving
Tandem Skydiving at Queenstown with Transfers
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NZ$359Aerial Tours in Queenstown
Free cancellation

Milford Sound Cruises
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise
4.7(296)
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NZ$749Free cancellation

Milford Sound Scenic Flights & Tours
From Queenstown: 4-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour and Cruise
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NZ$1,315
Free cancellation

Milford Sound Scenic Flights & Tours
From Queenstown: 1.5 to 2-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour
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NZ$1,180
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Queenstown Scenic Flights
Queenstown Panorama Helicopter Tour with Alpine Landing
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NZ$385
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Milford Sound Scenic Flights & Tours
From Queenstown: Extended 2.5-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour
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NZ$1,315
Water Sports in Queenstown
Free cancellation

Queenstown Jet Boating
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride by Shotover Jet
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NZ$179
Free cancellation

Queenstown Jet Boating
Shotover River White Water Rafting by RealNZ
4.3(111)
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NZ$299Free cancellation

Queenstown Jet Boating
Kawarau and Shotover River Jet Boat Ride by KJet
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NZ$149
Selling out fast

Queenstown Jet Boating
Kawarau River White Water Rafting by RealNZ
4.3(209)
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NZ$239Free cancellation

Queenstown Jet Boating
Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Tour
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NZ$299Selling out fast

Queenstown Jet Boating
Dart River "Funyaks" Canoe and Jet Boat Experience
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NZ$429Selling out fast

Queenstown Jet Boating
Kawarau River White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Ride by RealNZ
4.3(100)
NZ$319
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!Browse by themes
Millions love heading out with us
Richard
United KingdomJan 2026
5/5

I booked Farm to Table..the ship is beautiful and a smooth journey.S.J the young lady gardener and guide met me at the dock and was excellent..friendly and informative.
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience
Asha
AustraliaJan 2026
5/5



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The captain was knowledgeable and explained everything very well. The cruise was neat and clean and had quite a few food options and hot &cold drinks
The weather was fortunately great and we could experience everuthing well. We were even fortune to see the tasmanian sea and the tip of Australia
Overall a great experience
Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
Angeline
New ZealandJan 2026
5/5



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The place is stunning,it looks like heaven on earth, even its raining we still enjoyed it.We had a lovely time in the cruise plus we had our lunch included as well.Make sure to always check weather forecast so you can prepare what to wear especially when its raining needed some rain jacket and water proof clothes to wear
Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Optional Lunch by Southern Discoveries
Paige
United StatesDec 2025
5/5



One of the most amazing experiences!! My husband and I were on our honeymoon and wanted to do something adventurous but also not take up the full day. The fly cruise fly was the perfect ~4 hour excursion to see the milford sound, and all of queenstown. Our pilot Ryan was so kind and a fantastic pilot. The flight time was about 40 minutes there, then a scenic ~1.5 hour cruise through the Milford Sound followed by a 40 minute flight back. We had beautiful weather. Would recommend wearing a light coat and sunglasses :)
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise
Robert
AustraliaDec 2025
5/5



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Today we stepped back in time as we boarded the TSS Earnslaw, the soft music, aged woodwork and sound of the steam engine, we walked between the working engines and watched the engineer shovelling coal into the 4 fires/boilers as the cranks were turning the large shafts, photos and videos could never do this experience justice,the heat, the smell, the sounds, so so pleased we did this, then there's the views, Jurassic beauty largely untouched and majestic, Queenstown would have to be the gem of NZ.
A must do.
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise
Virginia
United StatesDec 2025
5/5

Amazing cruise during stormy weather as the waterfalls were spectacular!!! Staff were kind and knowledgeable, with hot drinks and treats available. Highly recommend!!!
From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Erik
AustraliaDec 2025
5/5



We travelled on the Pure Milford catamaran. We absolutely enjoyed it, the scenery and the seals were a thrill to see. Of course, the staff members were amazing and friendly.
Milford Sound Cruise
Kim
Dec 2025
5/5



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We particularly liked the fact that it was a great experience despite the rain. It's even particularly mystical when it rains. We got free coffee and saw dolphins and robes.
Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
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