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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.0 out of 10 with 106 reviews
9/10
106 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 901 reviews
9.8/10
901 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 215 reviews
9.6/10
215 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
2h 15m
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.4/10
13 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 54 reviews
10/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.8 out of 10 with 747 reviews
9.8/10
747 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 267 reviews
9.8/10
267 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kiwi Park Admission Ticket
8.6 out of 10 with 37 reviews
8.6/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 330 reviews
9.8/10
330 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.2 out of 10 with 35 reviews
9.2/10
35 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wanaka: Audio Tour of New Zealand’s Most Scenic Township
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 21 reviews
10/10
21 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Shore Tour – Discover Dunedin & Otago Peninsula
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Akaroa Full Day Private Tour From Christchurch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt Cook Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Full Day Sightseeing Tour To Discover Queenstown's Scenic Wonder
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Adventure & outdoor
See all 170 activitiesTranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 330 reviews
9.8/10
330 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 148 reviews
9.6/10
148 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 207 reviews
9.6/10
207 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 419 reviews
10/10
419 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 64 reviews
10/10
64 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 184 reviews
9.6/10
184 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 232 reviews
10/10
232 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Kawarau Swing! (Solo, Tandem or Triple!)
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9.8/10
34 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 112 reviews
9.4/10
112 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler
Queenstown: Ice Bar Crawl
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9/10
17 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.2/10
50 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.2 out of 10 with 59 reviews
9.2/10
59 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Bar Crawl with 5 Free Shots and Pizza
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 36 reviews
8.6/10
36 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9.8/10
34 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
8.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
8.4/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.6/10
76 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 137 activitiesPremium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 901 reviews
9.8/10
901 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Nature Cruise
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
9.6 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9.6/10
23 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 505 reviews
10/10
505 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 148 reviews
9.6/10
148 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 97 reviews
9.8/10
97 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
8.6 out of 10 with 27 reviews
8.6/10
27 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight
Activity duration is 35 minutes
35m
9.6 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9.6/10
34 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 51 reviews
10/10
51 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
9.8 out of 10 with 123 reviews
9.8/10
123 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Big Five Glaciers & Milford Sound Scenic Flight
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
