Events in Queenstown in September 2025

Discover 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.

Experience 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.

Snow Machine Festival is four days and three nights of music, snow, après, adventure and so much memory making!  Hit the slopes each morning before making your way to one of our four après stages across Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.

Step aboard our classic vessel, departing from Queenstown’s main town pier, and settle into 90 minutes of pure Queenstown scenery. Glide across Lake Wakatipu, with iconic views of the Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Kelvin Heights Peninsula, and the dramatic Southern Alps in the afternoon light.

Take in the stunning views and wonderful wildlife as you cruise around Milford Sound. Relax on board with tea and coffee, enjoying the commentary, and make the most of the photo ops as you go.

Discover 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.

Experience 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.

Explore Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park on a day trip. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, coach over the breathtaking Wilmot Pass, and discover Doubtful Sound on a 3-hour cruise.

Discover 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.

Take 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.