Queenstown Half Day Canyoning Adventure
Zip, abseil, slide and plunge your way through one of Queenstown’s hidden natural playgrounds.
Exclusive access to the 12 Mile Canyon which is surrounded by native beech forest and filled with clear pools, waterfalls, narrow passageways and natural rock chutes. It’s a uniquely New Zealand adventure and a chance to experience a wild landscape most visitors never get to see.
Our guides will snap photos along the way which will be sent out for FREE after the trip.
Canyon Explorers provides two guides on every trip, offering more support, clear instruction and greater flexibility for both first timers and experienced adventure seekers.
After the canyon you can return to our purpose-built base for changing facilities, a hot shower and a complimentary tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
With a convenient central Queenstown check-in location and all the extras included, you can focus on the adventure from start to finish.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience
Immerse yourself in an authentic New Zealand adventure as you journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, a truly unique and untouched world. This is not just a jet boat ride, but a combination of activities designed to connect you with the real New Zealand.
Experience 2 hours of breath-taking scenery and wilderness jet boating on braided, glacier-red rivers in this UNESCO World Heritage Area. Our experienced guides add a personal touch with stories about the history, the Greenstone trail and Māori legends from our own Ngai Tahu ancestors. An unmissable journey through spectacular scenery where mythology, heritage & fantasy meet reality.
Where else can you pack so much into a half day of adventure and exploration?
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. Surrounded by some of the most magnificent scenery in the world, you’ll board your cruise and travel the length of the fiord out to Tasman Sea. Complete your journey with an unforgettable flight over the dramatic Southern Alps back to Queenstown.
Duration: 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation
Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak
We fly from New Zealand's highest commercial take-off point. Offering stunning views of the Wakatipu valley and beyond, let our highly experienced pilots guide you through the air and show you what it's like to fly like a bird. No experience necessary.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown
Sit back, relax and let us host your full day Southland adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound.
Enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular drives in a modern glass‑roof coach, travelling along the shores of Lake Whakatipu through countryside to Te Anau. After a refreshing café stop, continue along the dramatic alpine Milford Road, with photo stops and short walks along the way.
Step aboard our unique, character-rich vessels for a 1 hr 40 or 2‑hour Milford Sound cruise to the Tasman Sea and admire waterfalls, wildlife and towering mountains. Experienced skippers tailor each cruise to the day’s conditions and wildlife sightings, while specialist nature guides provide live commentary. Spacious vessels feature large windows and open viewing decks for uninterrupted views, and you feel the spray of waterfalls.
Bring your own lunch or purchase locally curated food and drinks, including wine, craft beer and barista coffee, on board. After the cruise, return by coach to Queenstown
Duration: 10–12 hours
- Free cancellation
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, cross over the 670-meter high Wilmot Pass and enjoy a 2 hour and 45-minute cruise through pure serenity that is Doubtful Sound.
This trip is a round trip of approximately 13 hours. If you wish to pre-order a picnic lunch, please contact the supplier directly after booking.
Hotel pick up/drop off from select locations is available - please call RealNZ directly to find out if there is a pick up close to your accommodation.
Please be sure to arrive at your pick up location 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)
Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. This tour with Air Milford allows you to combine the stunning flight to Milford Sound with a beautiful cruise on the fiord. Relax as you enjoy the best of both worlds from above and from the sea.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown
Get ready for an adventure or a relaxing day in the mountains! Explore Mt Cook on a fully guided, small-group tour from Queenstown, with free time to hike, fly, or simply unwind.
Highlights:
• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Lake Pukaki
• Hooker Valley Track
• Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, the Southern Alps
• High Country Salmon (time dependent)
• Free time for activities & walks
Enjoy approximately three hours of free time at Mt Cook to make your day as adventurous or relaxed as you choose: hike alpine trails, soar above glaciers on a scenic flight, or unwind at the Hermitage Hotel with a hot chocolate, soaking in the views.
Make memories that last a lifetime.
Duration: 13 hours
- Free cancellation
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views
A seamless journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound, where stunning views are made even better by fascinating stories from your driver. Enjoy a premium coach journey with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports.
From Queenstown, journey along Lake Whakatipu and onto the Milford Road before meeting your cruise in Milford Sound.
No food option included unless either buffet or picnic lunch is selected at time of booking. With 70+ years of expertise, we deliver unforgettable journeys and a premium experience for all. Download our free app to hear the commentary in eight languages.
With round-trip transport from Queenstown and an easy cruise connection, everything is sorted, so you can lose yourself in the wonder of Milford Sound.
Duration: 12 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter Flight
Soar over the majestic Southern Alps on a 50-minute breathtaking helicopter flight from Queenstown.
Discover the mystery of Lake Wakatipu's northern shores, before experiencing a snow landing on the distinctive Jura Glacier. Stand in snow surrounded by high mountain peaks and bush covered valleys as you admire unparalleled views of Mount Aspiring and the mighty Rees and Dart River valleys.
Duration: 50 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown
Discover the best of the South Island scenery on this half-day Walter Peak horse trek from Queenstown. Take a traditional steam-driven boat from Queenstown to Walter Peak before you hop into the saddle and follow a guide on horseback along winding trails through terraces and pastures. Along the way, admire sweeping views across shimmering Lake Wakatipu to the soaring peaks in the distance. After your horse trek enjoy a snack of freshly baked scones and cakes. This 3.5-hour tour includes safety equipment and round-trip boat travel from Queenstown.
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time and options to enjoy the activities, unlike other tours.
Highlights:
• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park, free time for activities & walks
• Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
• Church of the Good Shepherd, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Duration: 14 hours
- Free cancellation
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!
Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where you'll indulge in a delightful combination of local produce and world-class wines. Enjoy a delicious winery lunch, perfectly paired with an estate wine from a boutique vineyard. This tour includes a wine-cave experience, offering behind-the-scenes insights into the Central Otago wine industry. Ideal for those with limited time, this relaxed and scenic wine and food tour showcases Queenstown’s best wineries in a tranquil, unforgettable setting. We can’t wait to share our corner of the wine world with you. Book your unforgettable wine tour experience today!
Occasionally, a listed winery may be unavailable on the day — but don’t worry, we’ll visit another boutique winery that’s just as charming and memorable.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relax on board and admire the stunning alpine scenery whilst you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Explore the decks, view the engine room, watch the stokers in action or purchase delicious snacks/drinks from the Promenade Café.
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight
Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This is a small group tour for travellers seeking a uniquely-kiwi trip to Milford Sound.
We keep things personal using our fleet of modern Mercedes vans. Enjoy your journey with no more than 16 people in a vehicle with premium features such as leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi & Spotify playlists.
Let your Altitude Tours guide entertain you with their in-depth knowledge of the area. Enjoy many scenic photo stops at both famous locations, as well as our guide's favourite off-the-beaten-track spots.
Enjoy a 1-hour 45-minute small uncrowded cruise while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer! You can also add on a picnic lunch to enjoy.
After your cruise, take in the views from above, on an incredible flight back to Queenstown over the Southern Alps.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
Mt Cook Full-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown
In the heart of the South Island, New Zealand boasts its tallest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, also known as the "Cloud Piercer." Nestled among the Southern Alps, above a small alpine town that is home to our longest glacier and many famous hiking tracks.
Embark on a one-day small-group tour to Mount Cook. Departing from Queenstown, you'll experience the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as you journey into Mackenzie Country and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Enjoy free time in Mt Cook Village, where you can choose to explore the incredible scenery, on a local short hike, scenic flight, or leisurely afternoon spent in the village.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Adventure
Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine region into one unforgettable day.
From the historic charm of Arrowtown to the vineyards of Gibbston, this full-day biking experience blends scenery, wine, and adventure.
What you'll do
✓ Shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown
✓ Ride through the Arrow River and Gibbston wine region
✓ Explore cellar doors, food, and wine at your own pace before your return shuttle to Queenstown
Why Ride It?
- Experience the best of Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley
- Ride scenic trails through rivers, vineyards, and mountain landscapes
- Stop at wineries, breweries, and local food spots along the way
Good to Know
- A relaxed ride with some hills and undulating terrain
- Suitable for couples, groups, and casual riders
- Electric Bikes are highly recommended for the best experience
- Winery tastings and food are not included
Duration: 7 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback
Journey in comfort on one of our brand new, low-emission coaches and take in incredible panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining commentary, and let us show you the best stops along the way as you connect seamlessly to your Milford Sound cruise.
Discover native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains on our extended Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Get within touching distance of impressive rock walls and close enough to feel the full force the powerful 15,000-year old Stirling Falls. Specialist nature guide on board shares their local knowledge with lively and informative commentary. This day trip includes a freshly prepared lunch on-board your cruise.
Return to Queenstown by a breath-taking scenic flight, and enjoy views of the pristine alpine lakes and waterfalls that Fiordland National Park is recognised for.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown
Discover Wānaka, Arrowtown and the spectacular Crown Range on a relaxed small-group day tour from Queenstown.
Travel with a knowledgeable local driver-guide through dramatic mountain scenery, stopping at a Crown Range viewpoint and the historic Cardrona Hotel, where a beer or non-alcoholic ginger beer is included. Continue to Wānaka for time beside the lake, including a visit to the famous Wānaka Tree, before exploring the gold-rush village of Arrowtown at your own pace.
With scenic stops, local commentary and free time in both Wānaka and Arrowtown, this tour is ideal for travellers who want to see more of the region without hiring a car or navigating mountain roads themselves.
Please note: Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
Duration: 6 hours
Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting
Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is a perfect introduction to whitewater rafting for first-timers. There will be plenty of rapids action plus time to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Catch the free shuttle from the centre of town out to the raft base where you will be fitted out with all your gear.
Your rafting adventure covers 8-kilometers of the river. Take on grade 2-3 rapids and perhaps the occasional grade 2-4 rapid, when there are higher water levels. Enjoy flat stretches of river between the rapids where you have the opportunity to race your friends on the other rafts or jump out and swim. Conclude your adventure by rafting the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand, the Dog Leg. This is a 400-meter long and grade 3/4 rapid. Add some extra excitement by joining in on the optional cliff jumping section, or sit back and watch your friends take a leap.
Duration: 4 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing
Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains.
Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day.
Experience views of majestic Queenstown as you perch on rugged mountain terrain, you may even be standing on snow in the winter. Don’t forget your camera as these views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu are not to be missed.
Duration: 25 min
- Free cancellation
50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown
Take off from Queenstown on an unforgettable journey through some of the South Island’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. Soar above the rugged cliffs of Skippers Canyon and the braided rivers of the Rees Valley before venturing deep into Mt Aspiring National Park.
Marvel at dramatic glaciers, impressive ice falls and hidden alpine lakes before continuing to the awe-inspiring Earnslaw Burn. Here, a unique ‘hanging’ glacier feeds countless waterfalls that tumble into the valley below – an otherworldly scene made famous in The Lord of the Rings.
Your adventure includes an exhilarating glacier*, where you’ll step out into untouched wilderness to capture once-in-a-lifetime photos surrounded by towering peaks and pristine ice.
This remarkable flight offers the perfect combination of natural beauty, cinematic views, and thrilling alpine adventure. A true highlight of any Queenstown visit.
Duration: 50 min
- Free cancellation
Queenstown to Christchurch: Wānaka, Mt Cook & Tekapo 1-Way Tour
Most people fly from Queenstown to Christchurch. In an hour, they miss everything in between.
This full-day small-group tour covers the same distance on the ground: Kawarau Gorge, the Mackenzie Basin lakes, Aoraki Mt Cook National Park and Lake Tekapo. Lunch, water and Kiwi snacks are included. WiFi and USB charging on board.
At 3724 metres, Aoraki is New Zealand's highest peak and a sacred ancestor to Ngā Tahu iwi. You have 2-2.5 hours at the national park: walk the Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Track through the moraines of Haupapa, NZ's longest glacier, explore Mt Cook Village, or arrange a scenic flight on the day.
From November 2026, Wānaka will replace the Kawarau Gorge stop where your guide collects lunch while you spend time at the lakefront, home of #ThatWānakaTree. The tour ends at Lake Tekapo beside the Church of the Good Shepherd with the Southern Alps behind it.
Small group, maximum 16. Carbon neutral within Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Wānaka pickup available.
Duration: 13 hours
- Free cancellation
1-Hour Jet Boat Adventure Queenstown with Music
xperience Queenstown differently with Thunder Jet – the only Queenstown jet boat with music on board, combining high-speed adventure with our very own soundtrack, 360° spins, spectacular scenery and personalised local commentary.
Choose a 30-minute jet boat ride or go further on our 60-minute adventure, travelling a 47km round trip and venturing deep into the Kawarau River’s untouched wilderness and historic gold-mining areas. Thunder Jet’s 60-minute trip travels further down the Kawarau River than any other Queenstown jet boat experience.
Reach exhilarating speeds of up to 95km/h as you skim across the water and experience the landscapes surrounding Queenstown from a completely different perspective.
Perfect for families, couples, groups and adventure seekers of all ages, Thunder Jet delivers a uniquely Queenstown experience with more river, more adventure and music all the way.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation