Queenstown Tours & Day Trips
Queenstown tours to Milford and Doubtful Sound, Mt Cook, Glenorchy and Gibbston wineries, by coach, helicopter, boat or bike.
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Milford Sound
Milford Sound Maiden of Milford Cruise - 2.30pm
Queenstown
Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour with Cruise from Queenstown
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Glenorchy Rees River Horse Trek - 3 Hours
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Milford Sound Fly + Cruise + Fly Package from Queenstown
Queenstown
Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak with BBQ Dining
Wanaka
Southern Alps Helicopter, Hike & Jet Boat Trip – Half Day
Milford Sound
1.45 Hours Milford Sound Discovery Cruise - 12pm
Queenstown
Skippers Canyon Tour with Jet Boat Ride
Queenstown
Milford Sound Fly + Cruise + Fly Package from Queenstown - Air Milford
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Private Helicopter Flight from Queenstown with BBQ - 3 Hours
Queenstown
Queenstown Quad Bike Adventure Tour - Half Day
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TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour
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Lake Whakatipu Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek
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Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Queenstown
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Mt Cook Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown
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Half Day Scenic Glenorchy and Lord of the Rings Tour
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Mt Cook Small Group Tour from Queenstown
Milford Sound
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Departing Te Anau
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Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Flight - 50 Minutes
Milford Sound
Queenstown Maiden of Milford Coach Tour
Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau
Queenstown
Lord of the Rungs Via Ferrata Experience - Level 2
Wanaka
Helicopter Flight, Hike & Jet Boat Adventure at Mt Aspiring
Wanaka
Queenstown Wine and Māori Culture Tour - Half Day
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Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour departing Queenstown
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Paradise Valley and Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown
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Half Day Boutique Wine Tour ex Queenstown
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Milford Sound Overflight From Queenstown
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Full Day Gourmet Wine Tour ex Queenstown
Wanaka
Self Guided Bike Tour from Lake Hawea to Wanaka - Bike Hire
Queenstown
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook Small Group Tour - One Way
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Mount Cook Heli Ski with Scenic Flights and Lunch
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Full Day Tour to Mt Cook from Queenstown
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Half Day Twilight Wine and Craft Beer Tour from Queenstown
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Fiordland Helicopter Flight & Nature Cruise from Queenstown
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Queenstown Scenic Heli Flight with Glacier Landing - 1 Hour
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Half Day Scenic Glenorchy Tour from Queenstown
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Milford Sound Coach Cruise and Flight Package from Queenstown
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Queenstown 1 Day Taste the Trail Cycling Tour
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Ski the Tasman Glacier with Scenic Flights and Lunch
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Lord of the Rungs Via Ferrata Experience - Level 1
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Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Combo Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown
Half Day Arrowtown and Gibbston, Lord of the Rings Film Locations
Queenstown
Lake Dunstan Trail 1 Day Self-Guided Tour
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Queenstown Clay Target Shooting - 1 Hour
Queenstown
Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka 1 Way - Day Tour
Wanaka
Ultimate Lake Dunstan Bike Experience from Cromwell to Clyde
Wanaka
Wānaka Wine and Māori Culture Tour - 6 Hours
Queenstown
Ride to the Sky Guided Mountain eBike Tour - 3 Hours
Queenstown
Half Day Private Queenstown and Environs Photography Tour
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Sunrise Mt Aspiring and Glaciers Scenic Flight
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Ride to the Lake Guided Scenic eBike Tour - 3 Hours
Queenstown
Milford Sound Scenic Helicopter Flight And Cruise
Queenstown
Essential Queenstown 4WD + Shotover Jet Combo - Half Day
Milford Sound
Milford Sound Nature Cruise Afternoon Departure - Southern Discoveries
Queenstown
Ride to the Vines Guided Wine eBike Tour - 6 Hours
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Glenorchy Scenic Tour with Dart River Jetboat
Queenstown
Queenstown Private Heli Skiing with Lunch
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True South Flights Milford Fly Cruise Fly
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Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure Tour - Half Day - Queenstown
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Full Day Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour
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Glenorchy Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - Half Day
Queenstown
Milford Sound Fly and Explore - 3.5 Hours
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Milford Sound Half Day Heli-Cruise-Heli
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Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Lakes and Sutherland Falls Helicopter Flight - 2 Hours
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Wine and Food Tour with Queenstown Wine Trail
Wanaka
Cromwell to Clyde Lake Dunstan Trail Bike Ride
Queenstown
Segway Tour of Queenstown Bay - 1 Hour
Queenstown
Full Day Arrowtown and Glenorchy, Lord of the Rings Film Locations
Queenstown
Guided Segway Tour of Queenstown - 2 Hours
Milford Sound
Pure Milford Gem Of The Sound Cruise - 1.30 pm
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Milford Sound Helicopter and Landing from Queenstown
Queenstown
Fiordlander Helicopter Flight - 3.5 Hours
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Southern Alps Circle Private Helicopter Flight
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Private Fiordland Ultimate Helicopter Flight - 4.5 Hours
Milford Sound
Milford Sound Tour with Lunch from Queenstown - Full Day
Queenstown
Arrowtown & Wanaka Historic Tour - 6 Hours
Milford Sound
Milford Sound Scenic Flight & Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound
Te Anau Maiden of Milford Coach Tour - 10am
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Mt Aspiring Canyoning Full Day Tour from Queenstown
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Moke Lake Self Guided Kayak Tour - 3.5 Hours
Queenstown
Moke Lake Self Guided Stand Up Paddle Board Tour
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Queenstown Wineries Self Guided Half Day Bike Tour
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Arrowtown To Queenstown Self-Guided Bike Ride
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Arrowtown to Gibbston Self Guided Bike Ride - Half Day
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Queenstown Wineries Self Guided Full Day Bike Tour
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Twin Rivers Ride To Riches Self-Guided Bike Tour
Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise aboard the Wanderer
Queenstown
Milford Sound Small Group Coach Cruise Fly Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown
Queenstown Essential Helicopter Flight - 45 Minutes
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Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Package from Queenstown
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Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Flight with Picnic
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Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise with Earnslaw Burn Landing from Queenstown
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Snow Landing Helicopter Flight - 30 Minutes
Queenstown
Stewart Island Flight and Explore Day Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound Small Group Coach Cruise Helicopter Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown
Queenstown Self-Drive Guided Off-Road Buggy Tour
Queenstown
Earnslaw Burn Explorer Helicopter Flight - 75 Minutes
Queenstown
Milford Sound Day Tour and Cruise from Queenstown - Southern Discoveries
Milford Sound
Pure Milford Coach and Cruise Tour From Te Anau - 10am
Queenstown
Mount Cook Tour from Queenstown to Christchurch - Full Day
Queenstown
Twin Falls Climb & Canyon Experience
Te Anau
Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau
Queenstown
Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour
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Private Milford Sound Helicopter Flight - 3 Hours
Queenstown
2 Day Tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike and Scenic Flights
Queenstown
Full Day Mavora Lakes Adventure, Lord of the Rings Film Locations
Queenstown
Full Day Private Queenstown and Lakes Photography Tour
Queenstown
Wanaka to Franz Josef Small Group Tour - Full Day
Queenstown
Helicopter Landing and Wine Sampler Tour from Queenstown - Full Day
Queenstown
Mt Cook Full Day Tour from Queenstown with Ultimate Alpine Flight
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Mount Cook Full Day Tour from Queenstown with Tasman Lake Helicopter Flight
Queenstown
Mt Cook Glacier Explorer Tour from Queenstown - Full Day
Queenstown
Cardrona High Country Quad Bike Tour - 2 Hours
Queenstown
Gibbston Valley Winery Ride by E-Bike - Self Guided with Shuttle
Te Anau
3-Day Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak from Queenstown
Te Anau
Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach | Cruise | Fly with Air Milford
Queenstown
Milford Sound Fly | Land | Fly with Air Milford
Queenstown
Queenstown Scenic Flight with Air Milford
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Queenstown to Walter Peak | Scenic Flight + TSS Earnslaw Cruise - Air Milford
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Milford Sound Midday Tour - Fly-Cruise-Fly - 4 Hours
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Milford Sound Afternoon Tour - Fly-Cruise-Fly - 4 Hours
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Queenstown to Tekapo Transfer & Small Group Tour via Mt Cook
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Queenstown to Mt Cook Transfer & Small Group Guided Tour
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Glenorchy Paradise Canyoning Adventure with Lunch - Full Day
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Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group 1 Way Tour - Full Day
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Milford Sound Cruise and Coach from Queenstown - Full Day
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Queenstown Private 4WD Tour with Local Guide - 4 Hours
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Cardrona Mountain Bike Park Lift Pass
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Milford Sound Cruise, Coach and Farm Tour - Full Day
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Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - 70 Minutes
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Arrowtown Winery Tours, Tastings & Transfers - Half Day
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Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Lounge Upgrade - 2 Hours
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Queenstown to Te Anau Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic
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Queenstown to Dunedin Transfer with Taieri Gorge Train Trip
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Queenstown Alpine Landing Helicopter Flight – 35 Minutes
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Queenstown Winter Cruise with Mulled Wine - 90 Minutes
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Queenstown Jet Boat Ride and Boutique Wine Tour
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Private Luxury Heli Wine Tour Queenstown
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Queenstown Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight - 1 Hour
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Queenstown Hill and Gibbston Valley Tour - 3 Hours
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Half Day Glenorchy and Paradise, Lord of the Rings Film Locations
Queenstown
Lake Alta Hiking Tour, Lord of the Rings Film Locations
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Mavora Lakes from Te Anau Tour, Lord of the Rings Film Locations
Discover Tours
Queenstown tours reach Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound in Fiordland, Mt Cook, the Glenorchy high country, Gibbston's wine cellars and the glaciers of the Southern Alps, by coach, helicopter, boat or bike. Most leave from central Queenstown, and the things to do in Queenstown around them fill out the rest of a trip.
Milford Sound tours from Queenstown: fly, cruise or drive
Milford Sound is a long way by road, so the real choice is how much of the day to spend getting there. The quickest options go by air.
The Milford Sound fly, cruise, fly package from Glenorchy Air is a 4.5-hour trip that lands at Milford Sound airport and adds a 1.75-hour nature cruise, with Queenstown transfers included. The Milford Sound helicopter and cruise is a 4-hour half-day with a remote alpine landing and a 1.75-hour cruise, departing from Frankton.
Going by road suits travellers who want the scenery on the way. The small group Milford Sound tour with a picnic lunch is a 13-hour day that passes Lake Te Anau, the Eglinton Valley, the Mirror Lakes, the Hollyford River and Homer Tunnel before a Cruise Milford boat trip.
For more time in the air, Queenstown flying experiences run from helicopter glacier landings to scenic plane flights, and Queenstown cruises cover Lake Wakatipu and the sounds.
Doubtful Sound by overnight cruise
Doubtful Sound is an overnight trip. The Doubtful Sound overnight cruise aboard the Wanderer carries a maximum of 36 passengers, leaving from Manapouri, a 2.5 to 3-hour drive from Queenstown. The trip crosses Lake Manapouri by boat, then takes a coach over Wilmot Pass, with a three-course dinner on board and kayaking or tender boat outings.
Mt Cook tours from Queenstown
Mt Cook tours from Queenstown run as a long day trip or a one-way transfer. The full-day Mt Cook tour is a 12-hour round trip in a small group with a Mercedes van, entry to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and a 3.5-hour free-time stop in Mt Cook Village.
Heading north? The Queenstown to Tekapo small group tour via Mt Cook is a 9-hour one-way transfer with an Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park stopover, with photo stops at Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo.
Walking treks, canyoning and climbing
Walking treks from Queenstown often start with a flight. The Southern Alps helicopter, hike and jet boat trip is a 5-hour half-day from Makarora: a 15-minute helicopter flight into Mount Aspiring National Park, a 3-hour self-guided hike, then a 30-minute jet boat ride across two rivers.
On foot and on the rope, the Routeburn full-day canyoning trip covers abseils, jumps, ziplines and slides in a UNESCO World Heritage area, with lunch included. The Level 1 Lord of the Rungs via ferrata at Twin Falls is the introductory climb.
Glenorchy and the Wakatipu high country
Glenorchy is a 45-minute drive from Queenstown. The Rees River horse trek from Glenorchy is a 2.5-hour ride through the Rees River valley, with helmets and wet weather gear provided. The Mt Earnslaw glacier helicopter flight is a 45-minute scenic flight from Heli Glenorchy, with a close flyover of the hanging Earnslaw Glacier and a landing at Earnslaw Burn.
Gibbston wine tours, Skippers Canyon and the Shotover
The Gibbston Valley is the main wine stop. The 6-hour Gibbston wine sampler visits four cellar doors and New Zealand's largest underground wine cave, in a small group of 14 guests with hotel transfers.
For something faster, the Skippers Canyon tour with a jet boat ride is a 3-hour trip that pairs a gold mining history drive with a 30-minute jet boat ride along the Shotover River.
Choosing a Queenstown tour
Time is the first filter. Half-day tours suit a single free morning or afternoon, full-day tours to Milford Sound or Mt Cook suit a day with nothing else planned, and overnight cruises need a night in hand. The second filter is the weather: flights and glacier landings depend on conditions, so a flexible day helps.
Travelling with children? Queenstown things to do with kids narrows the list. For wet days, Queenstown rainy day experiences do the same.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Milford Sound tour from Queenstown?
A Milford Sound tour from Queenstown runs from a 4-hour helicopter and cruise trip to a 13-hour coach and boat day. The fly, cruise, fly package sits between them as a 4.5-hour trip.
Can you visit Mt Cook as a day trip from Queenstown?
Mt Cook is a full-day trip from Queenstown, run as a 12-hour round trip by small group van. The day includes entry to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and a free-time stop in Mt Cook Village.
Is Doubtful Sound an overnight trip from Queenstown?
Doubtful Sound is an overnight cruise on the Wanderer, which leaves from Manapouri, a 2.5 to 3-hour drive from Queenstown. The boat takes a maximum of 36 passengers.
How far is Glenorchy from Queenstown?
Glenorchy is a 45-minute drive from Queenstown. Some Glenorchy trips, such as the Rees River horse trek, are self-drive.
Do Queenstown tours include hotel pickup?
Many Queenstown tours include transfers from select hotels or central Queenstown, including the fly, cruise, fly package and the Mt Cook full-day tour. Others, such as the Glenorchy horse trek, need you to make your own way.
Do Queenstown helicopter tours always land on a glacier?
Glacier landings depend on the weather. The 50-minute Glacier Explorer helicopter flight lists its glacier landing as weather permitting.
From Fiordland's sounds to Mt Cook and the Gibbston cellar doors, Queenstown tours cover a lot of the South Island in a day or two. Choose your region and your way of getting there, then book it online with Experience Oz.
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