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Sightseeing Tours in Queenstown

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6+ hours
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Adventure Tours
5 hours
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Adventure Tours
2 hours
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Adventure Tours
2–3 hours
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Adventure Tours
4 hours
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Adventure Tours
2 hours
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Air Tours
4–5 hours
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Dinner
4 hours
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  • CannyCannuck
    1 contribution
    What a great introduction to the scenic beauty which surrounds Queenstown! Our tour guide Shane was so knowledgeable about LOTR trivia, local legends and all the local flora and fauna - I don’t know how he keeps all that information in his head. The tour was interesting and fun and just the perfect length for a tired, jet-lagged family from Vancouver! Thanks for a great start to our vacation!
    Review of: Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour
    Written August 12, 2023
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  • Angela P
    14 contributions
    Our pilot was fantastic and pointed out just about every feature we flew over while also allowing us to enjoy the views. The cruise was beautiful as well. Weather delayed our trip two days in a row but the staff was super helpful in helping us reschedule and even helped us store our bags so we could leave Queenstown after our tour. This is a great company and a must do activity when you’re in Queenstown!
    Review of: Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise with Scenic Round-Trip Flight from Queenstown
    Written August 2, 2023
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  • Joe G
    Worcester, MA9 contributions
    Do yourself a favor and do this tour. Sinchan, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the history, geology, and nature of the region. He promoted the flight home, and I think everyone who did it believed it to be preferable to a 4 hour ride back in the dark. The scenic flight was incredible.
    Review of: Premium Milford Sound Bus - Cruise - Fly Tour with Picnic Lunch from Queenstown
    Written August 14, 2023
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  • Travel3833
    San Diego21 contributions
    Amazing trip and I highly recommend! From start to finish, the entire day was very professional and well organized. Our pilot, Alex, was top-notch and did an excellent job on the flight over and back to Milford Sound. He described the mountains and other landmarks as we flew and also made sure our group got to the boat on time and back to the airport. The flight was as impressive as the boat cruise and the entire experience was the best part of my trip to New Zealand.
    Review of: Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
    Written August 12, 2023
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  • leesh
    Whangarei, New Zealand1 contribution
    The steamboat was a cool trip, I enjoyed the piano and mulled wine, and the buffet lunch was amazing! Can't beat that food!
    Review of: TSS Earnslaw & BBQ Buffet Lunch
    Written August 14, 2023
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  • Venture20673104422
    1 contribution
    Our guides Daniel and Luca were awesome and made us feel very safe. It was an amazing experience and we had so much fun zipping through the trees. The views were spectacular and the guides shared some interesting facts.
    Review of: Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
    Written April 21, 2023
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  • dianedinky
    Dunfermline, UK734 contributions
    Great for families or adults who are big kids at heart. The rest of my tour group did the evening meal buffet ride and were fair jealous when they saw I had got to meet all the animals on my afternoon trip. The animals all come running down to meet you as they know there is food about. You can hand feed them - and get slobbered on - or just watch. Particularly liked that they had Isla, a female highland cow and not just the males and the sheep with a mullet style trim was fun.
    Afternoon tea was a simple affair of hot or cold drinks and a variety of cakes. A plate was even put out for the birds to help themselves which was lovely.
    The sheep shearing is a must see if you are in New Zealand and we got a good demonstration here. Very knowledgeable and genuinely interested staff.
    Not so sure about the piano player on the steamer (!) but a lovely afternoon out.
    Review of: TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Farm Experience with Afternoon Tea
    Written June 10, 2023
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  • dannywebbs
    Rose Bay, Australia2 contributions
    My son and I had a great time doing the off road self drive buggy tour.Matt was very welcoming when we arrived and suited us up before he explained what to do and not too, he then took us on a warm lap to see our abilities , and then guided us up and over some extreme terrain . My son and myself was loving it , especially through the mud and water.We stopped for some great views and photos along the way,
    Would definitely recommend this.
    Big shout out to Matt , who let my son steer the buggy around a bit for his birthday, 🙏🙏
    Review of: Challenger Self Drive Guided Buggy Tour from Queenstown
    Written August 6, 2023
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  • Roland R
    2 contributions
    Unbelievable river running, 4-wheeling tracks though Lord of the Rings with the greatest guide, Fiona! Great insider stories about how the movies were created. Fiona, you made the excursion excellent! Thank you!
    Review of: Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour (Half-Day)
    Written July 25, 2023
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  • David F
    Colwyn Bay, UK8 contributions
    A good trip at a busy time on a sunny day. Good to look around the ship/boat and see the engine room in action, along with the history of the boat in notes and pictures - very interesting.
    Disappointed there were no refunds when one of our party was not well enough to take the trip.
    A tad expensive, particularly considering the previous sentence.
    Review of: TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
    Written August 13, 2023
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  • owl808
    3 contributions
    The best way to see remote areas of the South Island, worth every penny! New Zealand is awesomely beautiful, & unique in the world. Helicoptering to Milford Sound is the highlight of my visit to NZ. The ride was smooth, the views spectacular, we got to land on a glacier, and see the fiords and waterfalls from a bird’s eye view! I’m retired from the helicopter industry, so I searched all the companies & found that Glacier Southern Lakes has the most experienced pilots, newest aircraft, and a great safety culture. Our pilot Michael is fantastic, sharing the view with both sides of the aircraft, great knowledge and experience, super smooth and safe flying! My videos were smooth like the Lord of the Rings movies-flying over the mountains- because Michael’s flying is so good. Keep in mind the weather has to cooperate too and you don’t have control over Mother Nature. Stay flexible with an open mind while booking, book at the beginning of your stay in Queenstown, so you have flexibility to change to another day if the weather is not favorable. Yes, helicopter tours are pricey, but this is a once in a lifetime experience, and helicopters are sometimes the only way to get to remote areas and scenery. The impact and beauty of New Zealand will remain with me for the rest of my life because of this tour. Thanks to Michael, Lucy, Jhalak, Katherine, and Richie of Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, for your hospitality and help in setting up my tour. I’ll definitely recommend you to all who want to fly and have an amazing experience!!!!
    Review of: Half-Day Milford Sound Helicopter Tour from Queenstown - 203
    Written May 27, 2023
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  • Matt Squire
    1 contribution
    Fantastic experience a must-do! Great choice of winery options and our driver was excellent, thanks Rory.
    Review of: Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
    Written July 31, 2023
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  • Elke B
    3 contributions
    an absolute must do when in Queenstown! The company is run by the fantastic couple Shane and Ksena. People with drive and passion to deliver an end to end highest quality outdoor experience. On top of professional and people focused service they offer the highest quality e-bikes yo can think of. What an experience! KR, Steven
    Review of: Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'
    Written July 29, 2023
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  • NorthStar02615895668
    1 contribution
    Emma and Simon were the perfect hosts. Emma prepared hot drinks and snacks for our frosty journey through the cosmos. Simon combined his training in astrophysics with his knowledge of Māori heritage together with a high tech digital telescope view of the night sky opening up the awesomeness of creation around us. This is a must see life experience. Do yourself a favour.
    Review of: AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour
    Written July 29, 2023
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  • KiwilineNY
    New York, NY219 contributions
    Utterly brilliant! Gorgeous scenery, lots to see, top notch staff (our bus drivers Brian and Murray were charming, cheerful and knowledgeable; Eve, our Lake Manapouri captain was engaging and informative -- I lost track of the names of the crew on our actual cruise boat in the Doubtful Sound, but they were superior as well!) The logistics were all handled seamlessly -- this is a long day (12 hours from Queenstown) that involves a bus to Te Anau, another bus to Lake Manapouri, a boat ride across said lake, another bus over the Wilmot Pass to Doubtful Sound. Then, reverse all that coming back. But every transfer/pickup was right on time, everything was exactly as promised and then some. We saw more rainbows in one day than I've seen in my entire life! Also some fur seals lounging about on Marcaciones Point. Shout out to the company for minimizing waste -- glasses and mugs were washable and reusable, even the picnic lunchboxes used the minimum amount of packaging. Well done all!!

    We did Milford Sound today and I'd say both are a must-see -- very different, so if you have the opportunity, book both!
    Review of: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
    Written July 5, 2023
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