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The Best Things to Do in Queenstown | Updated March 2025

Feel the rush as you glide through the stunning Shotover Canyons where magnificent rock formations and the powerful Kimiākau River come together for an unforgettable adventure.

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Join Altitude Tours and visit Mount Cook in a day from Queenstown. Experience the alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as we travel into Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, joining Glacier Explorer for a boat trip on the Tasman Glacier Lake.

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Join Altitude Tours and visit Mt Cook in a day from Queenstown. Experience the alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as we travel to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, and take to the skies on a 45-min Ultimate Alpine Experience scenic flight.

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Savor delicious treats aboard the TSS Earnslaw as you embark on a memorable journey across stunning Lake Whakatipu setting the stage for your farm adventure at Walter Peak.

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Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise onboard the top cruise operator Cruise Milford, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions.    

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Join Altitude Tours and visit Mount Cook in a day from Queenstown. Take in the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as we travel into Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and join a heli-hike experience on the Tasman Glacier.

Explore the stunning ice formations of the Tasman Glacier while hiking surrounded by the majestic Southern Alps—an unforgettable adventure for any nature enthusiast.

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Experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours on a top-rated small group tour. Departing Queenstown at 7:30am, see the magic of Fiordland on a guided tour in a Mercedes van, boat cruise on the fiord, & scenic flight (incl. picnic lunch).

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Explore the Mt Cook area and hike the famous Hooker Valley Track to Hooker Lake & Glacier on this one day small group tour from Queenstown.

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Join Altitude Tours and visit Mt Cook in a day from Queenstown. Experience the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as we travel to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, and take to the skies on a 25-minute Tasman Taster helicopter flight.

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We know Pinot. Join Altitude Tours on this classic Queenstown wine tour to explore, taste, and savour wines across four of the finest and boutique cellar doors around the Gibbston Region.

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Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen and more. Travel a historic goldmining road, following the Arrow River and try your hand at gold panning.

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Explore the Mt Cook area from the ground and the air. On this one-day combo tour you will see all the highlights of Mt Cook plus enjoy the ultimate alpine experience via Helicopter and Ski Plane including a Tasman Glacier landing. 

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Explore the beautiful and famous Mt Cook national park while travelling to Queenstown on a fully guided small group tour from Tekapo. With free time to participate in the best activities there is no better way to see the area.

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Experience the unparalleled views of The Remarkables and surrounding landscapes from above capturing breathtaking scenery of mountains and Lake Wakatipu on this exceptional helicopter flight.

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Two great adventures in one. Experience Shotover Jet and climb on board a Nomad Safaris 4WD for a custom offroad tour into the New Zealand backcountry .

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See more with Altitude Tours and let us show you around Queenstown like a local. Visit scenic viewpoints, walk the quaint streets of Arrowtown, watch the fearless Bungy jump, taste Pinot in Gibbston, and take a cruise on Lake Whakatipu.

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The tour to rule them all, for LOTR fans. Visit the filming locations for Isengard, the Ithilien Camp, Lothlorien & Fanghorn forest and the Seat of Seeing/ Battle of Amon Hen, and many more.

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Join Altitude Tour's Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour for an entertaining late-afternoon, taste bud-tingling adventure. Visit three cellar doors across Gibbston & Queenstown, choosing to taste local wines or beers. Incl. shared platters.

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The Best Things to Do in Queenstown

Shotover Jet Queenstown Tickets

Mt Cook Scenic Tour / Incl. Glacier Explorers (Nov-April)

Mt Cook Scenic Tour / Incl. Ultimate Alpine Experience

TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Mount Cook Experience - Incl. Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

Milford Sound 7:30am / Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight (incl. Picnic Lunch)

Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Small Group Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook Scenic Tour / Incl. Tasman Taster Helicopter Flight

Queenstown Wine Sampler

Lord of the Rings Queenstown

Mt Cook & Ultimate Alpine Experience Small Group Tour Package from Queenstown

Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Milford and Fiordland Highlights Tour by Helicopter from Queenstown

The Remarkables: Scenic Helicopter Flight

Essential Queenstown

Best of Queenstown Scenic Tour

Lord of the Rings Glenorchy

Boutique Winery Half-Day Tour & Vineyard Platter Lunch

Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour