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Milford Sound ©
Water Body
Milford Sound , Te Anau
4.8
Experience New Zealand's untouched wilderness by cruising Milford Sound, a fjord located within a World Heritage Site encompassing four natio
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Spa
Spas , Queenstown
4.5
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Adrenaline / Extreme Tour
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours , Queenstown
4.8
Make your visit to New Zealand's outdoor adventure capital as exciting as possible by joining one of its adrenaline extreme tours. Not for th
Tours from $22
Skyline Queenstown ©
Entertainment Center
Skyline Queenstown , Queenstown
4.5
Situated an easy five minute walk from central Queenstown, Skyline Queenstown carries visitors high above the city to the Skyline complex. Th
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Boat Tour
Boat Tours & Water Sports , Queenstown
4.5
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Recommended Queenstown tours

FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour
4.4
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
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FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride
4.9
Duration: 25 minutes
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FROM $237 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dart River Combo: 'Funyak' Canoe plus Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown
4.8
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes
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FROM $153 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound Experience Full Day from Te Anau
4.7
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $335 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $120 BOOK WITH VIATOR Pilot's Choice Scenic Flight from Queenstown
4.8
Duration: 20 minutes
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FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dart River Jet Boat Ride and Wilderness Tour from Queenstown
4.6
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $398 BOOK WITH VIATOR Southern Glacier Experience Helicopter Flight from Queenstown
4.9
Duration: 50 minutes
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FROM $101 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Milford Sound Hiking Tour with Cruise
4.9
Duration: 10 hours
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Queenstown

4.6
Entertainment Centers · Water Sports · Spas
When you visit the region between the giant Southern Alps and New Zealand's longest lake, you'll find a plethora of things to do in Queenstown. Popular with adventure tourists, the city is a hub for those looking for base-jumping, rock climbing, safaris, ziplining, and speedboat tours. If you prefer to relax while sightseeing, hop on a tour bus and check out the rising mountains that stand above the waters of Milford Sound, including Mitre Peak, one of the world's most photographed mountains. While in the city, you'll also find plenty of operators offering popular horseback riding tours up to the nearby heights.

Side trips from Queenstown

Milford Sound ©
Water Body
Milford Sound
Te Anau
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Hollyford Track ©
Hiking Trail
Hollyford Track
Fiordland National Park
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Kepler Track ©
Hiking Trail
Kepler Track
Te Anau
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
Te Anau Glowworm Caves ©
Water Body
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Te Anau
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Tours in Queenstown

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Speed Boats Tour
Speed Boats Tours
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
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Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tours
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Photography Tour
Photography Tours
5.0
Duration: 5 hours

Hidden gems in Queenstown

Peregrine Wines ©
Winery / Vineyard
Peregrine Wines
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
Ben Lomond Track ©
Hiking Trail
Ben Lomond Track
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Queenstown Hill ©
Hiking Trail
Queenstown Hill
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Browns Ski Shop
Ski Area
Browns Ski Shop
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Trails in Queenstown

Queenstown Trail
Biking Trail
Queenstown Trail
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mt Crichton Loop Track
Hiking Trail
Mt Crichton Loop Track
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lake Alta Track ©
Hiking Trail
Lake Alta Track
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Greenstone and Caples Tracks ©
Hiking Trail
Greenstone and Caples Tracks
4.7
Duration: 8 hours

Shopping in Queenstown

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The Bead Shop ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
The Bead Shop
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
The Remarkable Sweetshop - Queenstown ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
The Remarkable Sweetshop - Queenstown
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Remarkables Market ©
Flea Market
Remarkables Market
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
The Barn ©
Antique Store
The Barn
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes

Featured attractions

The Ivy Box ©
Art Gallery
The Ivy Box
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Zipline
Zipline
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Beer Tasting / Tour
Beer Tastings & Tours
4.9
Duration: 5h 30 min
Queenstown Gardens
Garden
Queenstown Gardens
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Places to visit with Queenstown

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Where to stay in Queenstown

Skyline Queenstown ©
To enjoy views of Lake Wakatipu in a luxury setting, try one of the many boutique and long-established hotels of the downtown area. As a resort town, Queenstown also offers a range of more modest accommodations, ideal for adventurers, backpackers, and those eager to spend more time outside than in. These come in the form of hostels, rental apartments, campsites, and suburban motels. A good local bus service provides connections between the downtown and suburban areas, and out to the surrounding attractions, and many accommodations offer package tours.
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