Tours and Trips in Queenstown

Leave bustling Queenstown behind for the scenic beauty of Skippers Canyon on a half-day 4WD tour of the historic gorge. An experienced guide traverses Gorge Road and follows an old mining route toward Coronet Peak and into Skippers Canyon for outstanding views over the Wakatipu Basin and the Shotover River. Enjoy short walks and stop for scrumptious morning or afternoon tea including chilled wine, cookies and homemade cheese.

Ski and ride at Coronet Peak with round-trip transport from Queenstown to 692 acres (280 ha.) of great terrain and 1,578 feet (481 meters) of vertical drop. With 25 hotel pickup locations in Queenstown, you'll be whisked straight from the city to the hill in a comfortable minibus, then meet back up with the driver after a day on the slopes.

Board a Milford Sound cruise and ride a vintage steamship across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on this Queenstown Super Saver. You'll take each tour on two separate days, soaking up the breathtaking alpine landscapes of the South Island. First, spot marine life as your experienced skipper navigates the serene waters of the UNESCO-listed Fiordland. The next day, enjoy typical New Zealand hospitality at a rural farm with wool spinning, sheep sheering and either morning or afternoon tea.

For your next activity in the proclaimed ‘Adventure Capital of the World,’ set out for Queenstown’s off-road terrain aboard a Suzuki sports quad, led by an expert guide. You’ll bump along dirt-bike tracks with creek crossings and hill climbs boasting spectacular views, from the Kawarau River up into the mountains of the Kawarau Gorge. Each tailor-made tour runs with a select small group based on skill level, guaranteeing both beginning and advanced riders an exhilarating 1.5-hour ride.

Fly upside down or soar like Superman on a zipline ride from the notorious Kawarau Bridge. The Kawarau Zipride lets you ride solo or in tandem with up to six friends across parallel cables suspended over the scenic Kawarau River. Select a single ride or choose a 3- or 5-ride pack for the optimal adrenaline rush, with round-trip transport from Queenstown.