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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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Tours from $52
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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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
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FROM $670 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $147 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wine and Food Sampler Tour from Queenstown
5.0
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $125 BOOK WITH VIATOR Original Wine Tour
5.0
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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Queenstown

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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
Lake Wanaka ©
Water Body
Lake Wanaka
Wanaka
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Te Anau Glowworm Caves ©
Cave
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Te Anau
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min

Tours in Queenstown

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Speed Boats Tour
Speed Boats Tours
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tours
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Queenstown

Peregrine Wines ©
Winery / Vineyard
Peregrine Wines
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
Break One ©
Fun & Games
Break One
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Wine Tour / Tasting
Wine Tours & Tastings
4.8
Duration: 5 hours
Queenstown Hill ©
Hiking Trail
Queenstown Hill
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Trails in Queenstown

Ben Lomond Track ©
Hiking Trail
Ben Lomond Track
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Queenstown Trail ©
Biking Trail
Queenstown Trail
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Queenstown

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The Bead Shop ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
The Bead Shop
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
The Remarkable Sweetshop - Queenstown ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
The Remarkable Sweetshop - Queenstown
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Remarkables Market ©
Flea Market
Remarkables Market
4.6
Duration: 1h 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: 30 minutes
Aiste Vasileviciute Photography ©
Nightlife
Aiste Vasileviciute Photography
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Zipline
Zipline
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kiwi Birdlife Park ©
Wildlife Area
Kiwi Birdlife Park
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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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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