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Sat 14th Jun Lord Of The Rings Tour to Glenorchy
Sat 14th Jun, 2025 Queenstown QueenstownTake a magical journey into Middle Earth and explore the Lord of the Rings film locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and beyond. Visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site of Mount Aspiring N.P.
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Sat 14th Jun Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip
Sat 14th Jun, 2025 Queenstown QueenstownExperience the majestic Milford Sound on a day trip including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip transportation from Queenstown. Sit back, relax and soak up the stunning scenery in Fiordland.
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Sat 14th Jun Lake Whakatipu Boat Trip
Sat 14th Jun, 2025 Queenstown QueenstownExperience the stunning scenery and hidden spots of Lake Whakatipu aboard a modern catamaran. Enjoy a relaxing cruise from Queenstown with panoramic views, interesting commentary, and an onboard bar.
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Sat 14th Jun Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch
Sat 14th Jun, 2025 Queenstown QueenstownDiscover Queenstown's top wineries on this half-day all-inclusive wine tour, featuring wine tastings at 3 top wineries, along with a delicious wine and food-paired lunch.
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Sat 14th Jun Arrowtown To Queenstown Biking Adventure
Sat 14th Jun, 2025 Queenstown QueenstownExplore the scenic bike trails between Arrowtown and Queenstown with a regular bike or e-bike rental. Take in the alpine scenery on a 35-km-long route that follows rivers and lakes.
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Sat 14th Jun Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach
Sat 14th Jun, 2025 Queenstown QueenstownThe easiest way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. Travel to Milford Sound in a premium glass-roof coach with scenic stops, then join the Milford Sound Nature Cruise to explore the fiord.
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Sat 14th Jun Creative Queenstown Arts and Crafts Market
Sat 14th Jun, 2025 Queenstown QueenstownHeld every Saturday, the Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market benefits from the stunning waterfront setting of Earnslaw Park. The market is your chance to meet local artists displaying their wares while enjoying the live music and incredible setting.
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Sat 14th Jun Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
Sat 14th Jun, 2025 Queenstown QueenstownExplore the Mount Cook area and hike the Tasman Glacier Viewpoint on a guided tour from Queenstown. Admire the stunning views as you drive through popular sites like Lindis Pass and Lake Pukaki.
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Sat 14th Jun LUMA Enchanted
Sat 14th Jun, 2025 Queenstown QueenstownGet ready for an unforgettable family adventure at LUMA Enchanted in Queenstown's Kiwi Park. Open from June through to August, artists from LUMA, Screentime New Zealand and across Aotearoa come together transforming the park into a nocturnal wonderland of light, storytelling, and nature. The perfect nightscape for all ages.
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Best SellerQueenstown: Mount Cook Premium Guided Day Tour
204 ReviewsDiscover the wonders of Mount Cook on a full-day tour from Queenstown. Enjoy a guided scenic tour to Mt Cook and 3.5 hours of free time to explore Aoraki National Park on your own.
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From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
300 ReviewsExplore the Mount Cook area and hike the Tasman Glacier Viewpoint on a guided tour from Queenstown. Admire the stunning views as you drive through popular sites like Lindis Pass and Lake Pukaki.
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Best SellerFrom Queenstown: 'Valley of the Vines' Wine and Bike Tour
79 ReviewsEnjoy some local wine and a beginner-friendly bike ride on the Gibbston Trail. Take in beautiful scenery while enjoying wine and cheese and relax with shuttle transport to Arrowtown from Queenstown.
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Best SellerQueenstown: 4WD Lord Of the Rings Tour Half-Day Tour
303 ReviewsVisit all "Lord of the Rings" locations in Queenstown and Arrowtown on a small group, expertly-guided half-day tour that includes gold panning and afternoon tea.
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Queenstown: Lake Whakatipu Boat Trip
622 ReviewsExperience the stunning scenery and hidden spots of Lake Whakatipu aboard a modern catamaran. Enjoy a relaxing cruise from Queenstown with panoramic views, interesting commentary, and an onboard bar.
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Best SellerQueenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise
2212 ReviewsDiscover Queenstown's ultimate dining destination, Walter Peak High Country Farm - the only place where you can enjoy a cruise, dinner, and show combined into one unforgettable experience.
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Queenstown: Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch
264 ReviewsDiscover Queenstown's top wineries on this half-day all-inclusive wine tour, featuring wine tastings at 3 top wineries, along with a delicious wine and food-paired lunch.
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Queenstown: Arrowtown To Queenstown Biking Adventure
150 ReviewsExplore the scenic bike trails between Arrowtown and Queenstown with a regular bike or e-bike rental. Take in the alpine scenery on a 35-km-long route that follows rivers and lakes.
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Best SellerGourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings
57 ReviewsDiscover three wine regions on a scenic day tour from Queenstown. Enjoy a relaxed day of fine cuisine and good company, sampling local cheeses and tasting premium cool climate wines.
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Regional Guides
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Arrowtown
Just 20km northwest of Queenstown, at the base of the Arrow River, and easily accessible via Arthur's Point or SH-6 at Arrow Junction, Arrowtown is an old gold mining town, a real slice of New Zealand history.
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Cardrona
Our guide to Cardrona by our Queenstown local expert - Cardrona is a popular ski resort situated off the Crown Range Road between Queenstown and Wanaka. Leaving Wanaka, it's a 20 minute drive while it's a slightly longer 35 minute drive from Queenstown. The small village is home to a popular ski resort and features the landmark Cardrona Hotel with its distinctive gold rush era character.
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Central Otago
Our guide to Central Otago by our Queenstown local expert - The rugged landscape of Central Otago is a chance to get out of Queenstown and explore a bit of 'Old New Zealand'. We've picked out a few of the towns that are no more than 90 minutes drive from Queenstown.
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Fiordland
It is a wild, untamed landscape; nature at its best. A world heritage site on the southwestern tip of the South Island, the majesty of Fiordland’s scenery is truly breathtaking and it's no surprise that writers like Kipling were inspired by its beauty.
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Frankton
Our guide to Frankton by our Queenstown local expert - Frankton is situated at the north-eastern end of Lake Wakatipu off highway 6a that runs from Cromwell into Queenstown.
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Gibbston
Positioned between Queenstown and Cromwell, the Gibbston wine region is a must for anyone who enjoys a tipple or two in the sunshine. There are over a dozen wineries to visit, from both established estates to many smaller, boutique outfits.
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Glenorchy
Our guide to Glenorchy by our Queenstown local expert - Sitting at the very top of Lake Wakatipu, 46km north of Queenstown, is the small village of Glenorchy. Surrounded by the spectacular Humboldt and Richardson Mountain Ranges, it's a great 'leaping off' point for those wishing to explore both Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks, as well as the Rees and Routeburn Valleys.
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Jack's Point
Our guide to Jack's Point by our Queenstown local expert - We've captured a video to give you an even better view of Jack's Point. A 15 minute drive from Queenstown (as you head towards Kingston), Jack's Point is a 1200 hectare settlement that includes a championship golf course, a restaurant and some truly 'remarkable' walking trails.
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Kelvin Heights
Our guide to Kelvin Heights by our Queenstown local expert - Kelvin Heights is a residential area, 5 minutes drive from Frankton and 20 minutes from the centre of Queenstown. With a world-class golf course, wonderful views of Lake Wakatipu and a greater share of the sunshine than many other areas in Queenstown, it’s also a popular spot for holiday homes.
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Kingston
Sitting pretty at the bottom of Lake Wakatipu, Kingston lies 50km south of Queenstown, along a stunning road (SH-6) that takes in the Remarkable Mountains on one side, and the shores of the lake on the other.
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Lake Hawea
Our guide to Lake Hawea by our Queenstown local expert - Lake Hawea can be a surprise to travellers making their way from the west coast to Wanaka and onto Queenstown. This beautiful lake covers 141 square kilometres, with calm, flat water reflecting the mountain peaks that surround it.
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Lake Hayes
Our guide to Lake Hayes by our Queenstown local expert - Lake Hayes is a tranquil and beautiful lake that's just 15 minutes drive from downtown Queenstown. The lake attracts walkers, runners, and cyclists who are all drawn to the natural beauty of the area. The reflective lake offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and is an invitation to take your camera out and snap away.
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Otago Rail Trail
One of the region's most popular tourist attractions, the Otago Central Rail Trail is a 150km-long network of cycle and walking tracks. The route roughly follows the old railway that was constructed on the back of the gold mining and freight industry that boomed here in the 19th century
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Queenstown Centre
Our guide to Queenstown centre by our local expert. Edging onto the dramatic Lake Wakatipu and overlooked by the spectacular Remarkables mountains, Queenstown is a compact town that by day, offers views at every turn, and by night a lively atmosphere in the numerous bars and restaurants that are filled with adventurers recounting their day’s activities.
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Queenstown Lakes
Our guide to Queenstown Lakes by our Queenstown local expert - The crowning jewel of the Queenstown area is the magnificent Lake Wakatipu, though there are many other lakes in Queenstown and the surrounding areas of Wanaka, Fiordland and Central Otago. Each lake has its own defined character with a unique appeal. Activities on the lakes vary from the extreme to the sedate.
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Wanaka
Lake Wanaka lies in the heart of the Otago Lakes region and is a popular all-year-round resort. Winter sees the town of Wanaka swamped with ski enthusiasts, who flock here to enjoy the excellent commercial slopes. In the summer, tramping, water sports, mountaineering and sailing are all specialities of the region.
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