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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm …More

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4.8 (1,344)

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,344)
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$98
Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Immerse yourself in an authentic New Zealand adventure as you journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, a truly unique and …More

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4.9 (587)

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Immerse yourself in an authentic New Zealand adventure as you journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, a truly unique and...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (587)
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$189
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting …More

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5.0 (708)

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (708)
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$161
Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit …More

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4.7 (470)

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (470)
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$80
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Take an Cool Destinations award-winning scenic flight to Milford Sound, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Leave the queues behind and see it the way …More

5.0 (2,152)

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Take an Cool Destinations award-winning scenic flight to Milford Sound, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Leave the queues behind and see it the way...

4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,152)
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$517
Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

⭐ Set off on the Ride to Riches journey, traversing the stunning Twin River trail outside Queenstown, featuring seven bridges and three rivers. This trail …More

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4.8 (112)

Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

⭐ Set off on the Ride to Riches journey, traversing the stunning Twin River trail outside Queenstown, featuring seven bridges and three rivers. This trail...

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (112)
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$67
Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch

Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their …More

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4.9 (731)

Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch

Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (731)
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$161
Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable …More

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5.0 (706)

Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (706)
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$490
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

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 this …More

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4.9 (503)

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

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 this...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (503)
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$109
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Awarded Cool Destinations Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Top 10 of outdoor experiences Australasia and Top 1% of Experiences worldwide for 2026. Dress up …More

4.9 (1,479)

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Awarded Cool Destinations Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Top 10 of outdoor experiences Australasia and Top 1% of Experiences worldwide for 2026. Dress up...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,479)
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$127
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

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 …More

5.0 (689)

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

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...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (689)
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$553
Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

This half-day 4WD heritage tour explores the dramatic Skippers Canyon, following the historic Skippers Road, hand-built during the Otago gold rush and carved into the …More

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4.9 (211)

Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

This half-day 4WD heritage tour explores the dramatic Skippers Canyon, following the historic Skippers Road, hand-built during the Otago gold rush and carved into the...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (211)
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$180
Queenstown Wine Tour: Two Wine Regions & Wine Cave | NZ Guide

Go Beyond the Usual Queenstown Wine Tour Travel beyond the usual Gibbston wine-tour route, through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge and into Bannockburn, exploring two of …More

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5.0 (224)

Queenstown Wine Tour: Two Wine Regions & Wine Cave | NZ Guide

Go Beyond the Usual Queenstown Wine Tour Travel beyond the usual Gibbston wine-tour route, through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge and into Bannockburn, exploring two of...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (224)
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$138
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

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 …More

4.9 (396)

Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

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...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (396)
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$465
Milford Sound Scenic Fly & Explore Day Trip from Queenstown

A chance to do Milford differently and capture a different perspective away from the crowds. You will have the opportunity to explore the shores for …More

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5.0 (161)

Milford Sound Scenic Fly & Explore Day Trip from Queenstown

A chance to do Milford differently and capture a different perspective away from the crowds. You will have the opportunity to explore the shores for...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (161)
from
$415
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

Get your pulse racing on an ATV adventure on Queenstown Hill! Riding a fully automatic, 400cc all-terrain vehicle (also known as a quad bike), you’ll …More

4.9 (257)

Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

Get your pulse racing on an ATV adventure on Queenstown Hill! Riding a fully automatic, 400cc all-terrain vehicle (also known as a quad bike), you’ll...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (257)
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$201
Small Group Queenstown Highlights Tour: Wine, Platters, History

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine …More

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4.9 (140)

Small Group Queenstown Highlights Tour: Wine, Platters, History

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (140)
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$112
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where …More

4.9 (335)

Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (335)
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$144
The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of …More

4.8 (158)

The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (158)
from
$115
Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all …More

5.0 (348)

Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (348)
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$115

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Fun day
New York City
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Connector58233615928, Sep 2026
Fun day
A fantastic 4.5hours spent learning about Lord of the Rings and the filming of it in this area of new Zealand. Local history was also told. Mini van of tourists made the trip comfortable and enjoyable. BUT the best part of the whole experience was our tour guide...Dan.... knowledgeable ...fun..helpful .and a good driver. He served refreshments and a snack also. Dressing up in coustume was also fun. Super job well done Dan.. My wife and I recommend this tour especially if you are even the least bit interested in The Lord of the Rings stories. Dave and Deb...Tiny , Ontario,, Canada
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60th birthday celebration with an unforgettable trip to Milford Sound! 🏔️
New York City
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
anelieb2015, Sep 2026
60th birthday celebration with an unforgettable trip to Milford Sound! 🏔️
Huge shoutout to Jason, our pilot, for making our Milford Sound trip such a blast; your communication was fantastic, and your passion for the work really shone through. We felt so incredibly blessed to have spotted dolphins, a Fiordland Crested Penguin, and a New Zealand Fur Seal during our cruise!True South is a first-class operator! Even though our initial trip got cancelled due to the weather, we made it the next day, so if you book any weather-dependent activities in Queenstown, definitely leave an extra 2-3 days for that reason.
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Superb experience!
New York City
Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown
jodiebogie, Sep 2026
Superb experience!
A wonderful experience with lovely staff. The sun shone all day for us which allowed for the best trip and views. Annabelle our pilot was excellent, lots of information and had a lovely clam nature for nervous flyers. 10/10
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Fly with Annabelle
New York City
Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown
mgkck, Sep 2026
Fly with Annabelle
Annabelle was a legend. Very professional and made our flight experience seamless and comfortable. Highly recommend this experience. It was the highlight of my birthday weekend in Tāhuna (Queenstown).
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Great wine tour
New York City
Small Group Queenstown Highlights Tour: Wine, Platters, History
823alicek, Sep 2026
Great wine tour
Brilliant wine tour, brilliant vineyards, brilliant host, Shanay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. Highly recommend.
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Fantasy
New York City
Small Group Queenstown Highlights Tour: Wine, Platters, History
Sunshine12936731735, Sep 2026
Fantasy
Shanay was fabulous and for sure don’t loose her for awhile!!!!!!🦋🥰🤍
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Better than expected
New York City
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise
Kevin_C, Sep 2026
Better than expected
It was brilliant and I must admit it was going to be a boring boat ride, but it was great the scenery goes without saying and the banquet was ay
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Out of this world!
New York City
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
annamL787FA, Sep 2026
Out of this world!
The most unbelievable experience! Our pilot Michael was very informative and good fun!
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Another world
New York City
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
T5876ESrogerm, Sep 2026
Another world
The locations are worth it even if you’re not a LOTR fan. The deep knowledge of your LOTR guide adds another layer. Regular well paced stops and plenty of information in between, including many back stories to the movies. Tristan was great and we felt very looked after. The opportunity to dress up and acquire some memorabilia was another bonus. ‘It is mine to give to whom I will’. Thank you Tristan
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Scenic Cruise on Beautiful Historic Steam Ship with Sumptuous Gourmet BBQ Lunch!
New York City
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise
Jennifer_N, Sep 2026
Scenic Cruise on Beautiful Historic Steam Ship with Sumptuous Gourmet BBQ Lunch!
The beautiful historic steam ship cruise on the Wakatipu Lake was scenic. You can walk around the ship upper and lower deck and learn how it is operated. Beverage and a snacks can be purchased on board. We stopped at Walter Peak for a sumptuous BBQ lunch. Not your typical BBQ but a good spread of food with appetisers, salads, main course and desserts! Wasn’t expecting all that delicious food! You get to wander around the farm after lunch and watch sheep being sheared. Everything was well organised and we enjoyed ourselves. I would recommend this activity while in Queenstown! Also worth mentioning the staff at RealNZ office in Queenstown was wonderful. I had double booked the activity and she was so helpful to arrange cancellation of the double booking and reminded me to follow up to ensure I get my refund. Thank you all for a great experience!
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Not a fan of LoTR but a fan of this tour!
New York City
Half Day in Middle Earth – Lord of the Rings Tour
109mausumic, Sep 2026
Not a fan of LoTR but a fan of this tour!
I was a last minute member of the group tour. It was replacement for another activity, and I signed up for the scenic views. Havenot watched the movies or read the books, but still, I loved the trip. Additional to the stunning post snowfall afternoon, our guide Eby was excellent! He made the tour fun even for me, as did all of our co travellers. I'd definitely recommend you taking this tour. LofTR fans or not, you can surely do this trip if your guide is one like Eby along with fun co travellers!
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Dart River tour
New York City
Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience
Michelle_I, Sep 2026
Dart River tour
A fabulous experience. All staff friendly and helpful. Guide was fabulous and knowledgeable. Beautiful views mixed with some fun. Highly recommended. Glenorchy a lovely town to visit.
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Nice and Friendly
New York City
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown
Trongle_N, Sep 2026
Nice and Friendly
Caleb was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. It was a nice pleasant drive with beautiful sceneries.
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Incredible landscape
New York City
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
badger491, Sep 2026
Incredible landscape
Just awesome. The flight was exceptional with incredible scenery. I wasn’t sure about the cruise part but the entertaining commentary and beautiful landscape made it worthwhile.
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The best wine tour!
New York City
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!
laurajoye, Sep 2026
The best wine tour!
Fantastic tour—great guide, wonderful wineries, and amazing wines and views!
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A beautiful day in Paradise
New York City
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown
davidwhughes85, Sep 2026
A beautiful day in Paradise
We booked this experience just wanting to experience Glenorchy, see the braided rivers and (personally) see as many LOTR sites as possible. Booked at the last minute, but Shanay was awesome, telling us more than we expected and keeping it fresh and fun the whole way through. The photoshoot at the end with LOTR costumes was an excellent touch! All in all amazing and appreciated the time and parting gift. Thank you Shanay!
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