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Queenstown Tours

Fiordland Navigator—Overnight Cruise on Doubtful Sound

Your overnight experience aboard the Fiordland Navigator, on breathtaking Doubtful Sound, offers private cabins, spacious viewing decks and a comfortable dining salon, with additional water sport options for exploring. Departs Queenstown daily Oct-Apr, and Mon, Wed and Fri in Sep and May, at 8.30am. Not operational May 25-Sep 19.  Includes  Hotel transfers, dinner, bed, breakfast, and cruise.

from $472 per person

Milford Mariner—Overnight Cruise on Milford Sound

Staying overnight on the Milford Mariner in stunning Milford Sound provides an experience of the senses as you surround yourself with nature from dusk till dawn. Nature guides are also available while you explore the Sound by kayak and tender craft. Departs Queenstown daily Oct-Apr, and Mon, Wed and Fri in Sep and May, at 8.30am. Not operational Jun-Aug.  Duration 1½ Days. Includes  Hotel transfers, dinner, private cabin, breakfast, and cruise.

from $383 per person

Milford & Fiordland Highlights Helicopter Flight

Your pilot/guide will provide personalized commentary on your helicopter excursion into Fiordland, providing enhanced visibility of the incredible landscape beyond. From blue ice to lush vegetation, from the rugged terrain of the West Coast to the glaciers of the Fiordland, this is the ultimate New Zealand expedition. Departs daily (on demand). Duration 2½ hours. Includes  Hotel transfers, and two glacier landings. Other options available

from $652 per person

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound remains an unspoiled and remote wilderness.  Cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri, and then it’s over Wilmot Pass stopping along the way to experience some of fiordland’s most dense rainforest. Board a catamaran for a 3-hour cruise that takes in the most stunning scenery of Doubtful Sound. Bottlenose Dolphins, fur seals, and at times rare penguins, can be viewed. Departs daily at 6.55am. Duration 12 hours. Includes  Hotel transfers, detailed commentary, and a picnic lunch.

from $324 per person

Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound is simply stunning—luxuriant rainforest clings to sheer rock walls washed with waterfalls, and in the foreground stands Mitre Peak dominating the skyline. Whatever the fiord’s mood, whether teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you. This relaxing cruise has special appeal for the independent traveler. The onboard nature guides are passionate about the fiord and detailing its flora and fauna. There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view stunning scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and the towering peaks, and look out for seals, dolphins and penguins when in season. Departs daily May-Sep at 6.55am and oct-Apr at 7.30am. Duration 13 hours. Includes  Hotel transfers from both Queenstown and Te Anau in luxury glass-roofed coaches, cruise, picnic lunch with refreshments, and knowledgeable guide. Option to fly over spectacular alpine scenery in twin-engine aircraft (subject to weather).

from $199 per person

Boutique Central Wine Tour

Discover the vineyards of Central Otago on this small group wine tour.  Taste a selection of the region’s fine wines, a delightful vineyard platter lunch, and visit the historic town of old Cromwell—a great day out in wine country. Departs daily at 11.50am. Duration 5 hours. Includes  Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, travel by small group touring vehicle, wine tastings, and gourmet lunch platter. Full-day Gourmet Wine tour available.

from $132 per person

Queenstown Escape

Enjoy the views of Queenstown and Arrowtown from Coronet Peak Road. Experience the Gibbston Valley winery and cheesery before watching the action at the world’s first bungy bridge jump. Head north for lunch before an exhilarating jet-boat ride followed by a peaceful walk and commentary through the forest.  Departs daily at 9am. Duration 9 hours. Includes  Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, luxury touring vehicle, 30-minute jet-boat ride, homemade morning tea, and lunch.

from $779 per person

Dart River Jet Safaris

An exhilarating jet-boat safari from Queenstown to the Dart River Valley showcasing Mount Aspiring National Park, World Heritage area.  An ancient forest walk at ‘Paradise’, and a back-road drive by 4WD coach displays scenery that has inspired international movies to film in New Zealand. Departs daily oct-May at 8am and 12 noon, and Jun-Sep at 8am. Duration 6 hours. Includes  Hotel transfers, spray and life jackets. Option available for Jet-boat/Funyak canoe tour.

from $171 per person

TSS Earnslaw Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with Barbecue Lunch

Enjoy a scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm on board the TSS Earnslaw. Feast on a succulent lunch and then enjoy free time to wander among the farm animals and join the farmyard walking tour, which includes dog handling and sheep shearing demonstrations. Departs daily Oct 20-Apr 15 at 10am, and Sep-May at 12 noon from Steamer Wharf. Duration 3½ hours with a 1½ hour round-trip cruise. Includes  Barbecue lunch.

from $72 per person

Shotover Jet

Acknowledged as the world’s most famous jet boat, and often imitated, Shotover Jet is sheer excitement. ‘Catch the Canyons’ with the award-winning, and the world’s most exciting, jet-boat ride—skimming past rocky outcrops at close range, as you twist and turn through the narrow canyons at breathtaking speeds. Plus, Shotover Jet is the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons.  Now it’s your turn! Departs daily every 15 minutes. Duration 1½ hours with 25-minute jet-boat ride. Includes  Hotel transfers, spray and life jackets

from $95 per person

Safari of the Scenes

A truly breathtaking excursion through the diverse scenery of the Queenstown valley.  This 4WD tour into the heart of New Zealand high country is the embodiment of the Middle-earth of Tolkien’s imagination.  Some of The Lord of the Rings sites visited are Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings, and The Ford of Bruinen.)  Travel through historic Arrowtown, cross the Arrow River several times before refreshments and gold panning.  View stunning lake and mountain vistas from The Remarkables mountain range.  Tour’s duration is 4 hours.  Includes Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, and refreshments.

from $122 per person

Milford Sound Experience

Your luxury vehicle escorts you from Queenstown along the edge of Lake Wakatipu, through the rugged Remarkables mountain range to Te Anau, the ‘Gateway to Fiordland’. Arrive at Milford Sound and begin the spectacular cruise on the majestic Sound where you’ll see Mitre Peak’s sheer rock walls and tumbling waterfalls that crash into the water below. Departs daily at 7.30am. Duration 10 hours. Includes  Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, morning tea and lunch on the boat.

from $340 per person