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Top Day Trips from Queenstown (Updated May 2024)

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Glenorchy and Paradise Half-Day Explorer
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Sitting on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu is the small picturesque village of Glenorchy, the famous Paradise Valley, and world-famous Middle Earth magic. Join...
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Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise with Scenic Round-Trip Flight from Queenstown
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Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. Surrounded by some of...
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Queenstown's Gin Tour
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We've finely curated a gin-tasting experience that includes a mix of tastings, scenery, fun, and education. Start your day by meeting your friendly guide at...
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Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
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Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. This tour...
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Half-Day Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Flight from Queenstown
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Air Milford hosts you on an intimate experience, combining two incredible scenic flights into Fiordland National Park with a Nature Cruise through the fiord itself. Enjoy...
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Wine Sampler Tour
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We know Pinot. Join this classic Queenstown wine tour to explore, taste, and savor wines at four of the finest boutique cellar doors around the...
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Queenstown Beer Tours
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Embark on an immersive craft beer journey with our fully guided tour, where every sip tells a story. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this...
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Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown
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Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views...
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Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau
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An extended and leisurely cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea on a cruise designed for the free, independent traveler. Nature cruises have a...
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Lord of Rings Full-Day Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4WD
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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...
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Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown
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In the heart of the South Island, New Zealand boasts its tallest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, also known as the "Cloud Piercer." Nestled among the...
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Milford Sound Coach Tour with Lunch from Queenstown
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Discover one of the best things to do in South Island New Zealand as you embark on a full-day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound....
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Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise
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Travel with a family-owned and operated company. Milford Sound Day Tour, enjoy maximum space with our day tours. Sit back, stretch out, relax,...
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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
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Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri,...
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Full-Day Central Otago Food & Wine Tour
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Your wine-certified guide will meet you at your Queenstown accommodation to kick-start your day. We'll then embark on a one-hour journey to Central Otago and...
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Popular Queenstown Attractions

Lake Wakatipu
Coronet Peak
Kawarau River
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The Remarkables
Kiwi Birdlife Park
Queenstown Hill

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