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Nature & Wildlife Tours , Queenstown

4.4

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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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Spa

Spas , Queenstown

4.5

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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, New Zealand

4.8

Duration: 25 minutes

Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!

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Speed Boats Tour

Speed Boats Tours , Queenstown

4.6

Experience a heart-pumping outdoor adventure as you race across fjords and glacial-fed rivers on a speedboat tour from Queenstown. Hold on to

Tours from €59

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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FROM €136 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown

4.9

Duration: 13 hours

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FROM €149 BOOK WITH VIATOR Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

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4.9

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FROM €133 BOOK WITH VIATOR Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown - Includes 4 Vineyards, Lunch & Wine Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown - Includes 4 Vineyards, Lunch & Wine

4.9

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

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4.6

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Queenstown

4.6

Entertainment Centers · Nature & Wildlife Tours · 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

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Tours in Queenstown

Hidden gems in Queenstown

Wine Tour / Tasting

Wine Tours & Tastings

Boat Tours & Water Sports

4.5

Duration: 2 hours

Trails in Queenstown

Mt Crichton Loop Track

Greenstone and Caples Tracks

4.7

Duration: 8 hours

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Gift & Specialty Shop

BONZ

4.9

Duration: 2 hours

Gift & Specialty Shop

Frank's Corner

4.9

Duration: 2 hours

Gift & Specialty Shop

The Bead Shop

4.7

Duration: 1h 30 min

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The Walk In Wardrobe

4.6

Duration: 2 hours

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Te AnauTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Water Body, Cave Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)Trip planner Best for: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Observatory Fox GlacierTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Scenic Walking Area ChristchurchTrip planner Best for: Garden, Specialty Museum, History Museum Franz JosefTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Geologic Formation, Spa

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Where to stay in 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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