Things to do in Queenstown Lakes District

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A boat docked at a pier with mountains in the background.
A calm lake with mountains in the background and a single tree in the center.
A lake surrounded by mountains, a small boat with people, and a clear blue sky.
A lake surrounded by mountains, a small town, and a clear sky.
A coastal town with a lake surrounded by mountains, a small island, and dense forested areas.

Things to do

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

￥10,978
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

￥7,288
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Landscape view of a boat touring the Milford Sound

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

￥34,964
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

￥16,144
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

￥20,203
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

￥14,668
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Queenstown: Floating Sauna Experience on Lake Whakatipu

Queenstown: Floating Sauna Experience on Lake Whakatipu

￥27,584
per traveler
Queenstown: Floating Sauna Experience on Lake Whakatipu
Bike The Wineries

Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour

￥10,609
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

￥10,056
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 106 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥22,063 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥30,383 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Activity duration is 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥16,734 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 112 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥35,431 per adult
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Water activities

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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Activity duration is 25 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 516 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥19,081 per adult
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What to do in Queenstown Lakes District

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A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.

Skyline Queenstown

9.2/10 (3,768 reviews)
Take one of the world’s steepest cable-car rides to the top of picturesque Bob’s Peak for views across Lake Wakatipu and beyond.
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Popular day trips from Queenstown Lakes District

A calm lake surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.

Wānaka

A mountainous town with a lake, surrounded by forest and clouds.

Queenstown

A coastal town with mountains in the background and a body of water in the foreground.

Arthur's Point

A street lined with shops, including a hotel and a cafe, with cars parked on the side.

Arrowtown

A beach with turquoise water, people walking, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Glenorchy

A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by greenery and trees.

Jacks Point

A coastal town with a bay, surrounded by mountains.

Kelvin Heights

A snow-covered mountain range with rugged peaks and valleys.

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