Queenstown Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trips & Excursions in Queenstown

Queenstown in New Zealand is a popular destination and a fascinating town with many things for you to see and explore that can keep you busy throughout your vacation. However more fun is gotten when you make Queenstown your base to explore the region's Vineyard's, historic mining towns, natural attractions and lots more. To explore these, you surely need day trips from Queenstown. With these day trips or multi-day trips from Queenstown, you'll have a hassle free hotel pickup and drop off, professional guide who will be your source of navigation and live commentary, transportation by an air – conditioned vehicle and lots more others. Some of these places you should look forward to include Mount Aspiring National Park, Arrow town, Gibbston, Lake Wanaka, Bannockburn, Cromwell, Fiordland, and lots more. More day trips are collated in options of Queenstown wine tasting day trips and Queenstown rail tours.

Travelers always want more and this is why there are many tours in Queenstown. To make you have fun in diverse ways, we’ve prepared shoreline excursions in Queenstown for you and your group (family, spouse or friends) to enjoy the feelings of spending hours or even days at seashore and beaches. Also, do you know more fun lies in the numerous outdoor activities in Queenstown? These are prepared to make sure you spend more time outside than inside because that is what makes a vacation super interesting. Do you want to know more about the culture of the locals living in this region? Get your Queenstown cultural and theme tours booked and you’ll explore all you need to know about the locals like the dance, music, language, dressing, festivals, tales and lots more.

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Queenstown Day Trips & Excursions Price

Full-Day Milford Sound Walk and Cruise Including Scenic Flights from Queenstown (8 hours 30 minutes) €525.68
Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Underwater Observatory with Picnic Lunch (13 hours) €155.53
Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown (13 hours) €150.63
Queenstown Wine Hopper Bus (3 to 8 hours) €47.79
Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau (2 to 12 hours) €78.55
Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise with Scenic Round-Trip Flight from Queenstown (5 hours) €235.32
Milford Sound Experience Full Day from Queenstown (13 hours) €127.04
Mt Cook Small Group Tour from Queenstown (12 hours) €120.38
Routeburn Track Guided Walk (Half-Day) (5 hours) €193.89
Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown (8 hours 30 minutes) €320.01
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Top Queenstown Day Trips & Excursions

Full-Day Milford Sound Walk and Cruise Including Scenic Flights from Queenstown

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  • Experience the Milford Sound Track during this special guided tour. Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound where you will be met by your local guide and transferred by ferry boat to the famous Milford Sound track. Upon landing in Milford Sound, take a short boat ride to where the Milford Track begins. The three and a half hour guided walk takes you...Read more
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Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Underwater Observatory with Picnic Lunch

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  • Enjoy a more intimate Milford Sound experience from Queenstown. Depart later, explore the Milford Road on a comfortable, glass-roof smaller coach and discover the Fiord on a small boat nature cruise. Visit the Underwater Observatory and savor a complimentary, freshly packed Picnic...Read more
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Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

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  • Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise with Cruise Milford, the number 1 Trip Advisor rated cruise company, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions.

    Highlights:
    • Milford Sound Cruise with Cruise Milford
    • Fiordland National Park
    • Lake Te...Read more
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Queenstown Wine Hopper Bus

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  • Hop on and hop off at iconic Queenstown wineries and enjoy the freedom to explore the Gibbston wine region at your leisure.

    Your wine adventure takes in an array of winery restaurants and tasting rooms all highlighting our stunning Central Otago Pinot Noir. You will be well entertained with flexibility in transport timings and lots to do...Read more
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Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau

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  • An extended and leisurely cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea on a cruise designed for the free, independent traveler. Nature cruises have a relaxed and flexible itinerary designed to allow guests to see and experience what makes Milford Sound world renowned. Spend around two hours nudging into waterfalls, spotting wildlife and listening to...Read more
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Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise with Scenic Round-Trip Flight from Queenstown

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  • 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...Read more
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Milford Sound Experience Full Day from Queenstown

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  • 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 awe-struck. This is a small group tour for travellers seeking an all-inclusive, uniquely-kiwi, personalized trip to Milford Sound. 

    We keep things...Read more
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Mt Cook Small Group Tour from Queenstown

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  • Explore the Mt Cook area on this one day, fully guided small group tour from Queenstown with free time to participate in the best activities.

    Highlights:
    • Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
    • Lake Pukaki
    • Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, the Southern Alps
    • High Country Salmon
    • Free time for activities & walks...Read more
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Routeburn Track Guided Walk (Half-Day)

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  • Rated one of the world’s best classic hikes, the Routeburn Track combines personal achievement with awe-inspiring scenery. With this half-day tour, enjoy a more relaxed pace through the forest and into a world of peace and tranquility surrounded by the sounds of rivers, waterfalls and native...Read more
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Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown

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  • Experience the perfect combination of a scenic coach ride to Milford Sound, a two hour cruise on the spectacular fiord and then top the day off with a flight over an untouched mountain wilderness back to...Read more
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Milford Sound Coach and Nature Cruise with Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

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  • Journey in comfort with Milford Sound's original cruise operator on one of our low emission coaches. Take in the incredible, panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining commentary, and let us show you the best stops and short walks along the way as you connect seamlessly to your Milford Sound cruise.

    Discover native...Read more
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Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise with Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

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  • Journey in comfort on one of our low-emission coaches and take in incredible, panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. The overland journey is a spectacular showcase of sheer mountains and towering cliffs, rugged valleys and the native rain forest surrounded by spectacular waterfalls and glacial lakes. Experienced local drivers provide...Read more
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Bike The Wineries 3/4 Day Tour Queenstown

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  • Enjoy a scenic shuttle transfer from Queenstown to the Morven Ferry start point. Here we cover mountain bike fitting, navigation, bike safety and very importantly; winery information. Get straight into your pre-wine warm up! Ride 5kms along the beautiful Arrow and Kawarau Rivers to the Kawarau Suspension Bridge – home of the world famous Bungy...Read more
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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

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  • 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...Read more
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Lord of Rings Full-Day Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4WD

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  • This tour brings you to the site of the signature scenes that were shot in the Queenstown Lakes region. This tour covers a lot of ground to show you the beautiful and varied sights of the area. For film enthusiasts, nature lovers, and adventurers alike, this really is the complete, exploring the rugged and beautiful Queenstown Lakes Region used by...Read more
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Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise

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  • Travel with a small family-owned and operated company. Milford Sound Day Tour, enjoy maximum space with our limited small group day tour. Discover our off-peak cruise for a less crowded full cruise on Milford Sound.   

    Sit back, stretch out, relax, and enjoy the scenery in the warmth and comfort of our luxury small coach. The most...Read more
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Glacier Heli-Hike

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  • The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to Franz Josef or Tasman Glacier is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the glacier Heli Hike. The experienced guides will take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. The helicopter passes over the deep crevasses of the icefalls and waterfalls to land...Read more
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Private Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

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  • Half day tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy.
    This photographic tour is an enjoyable outdoor adventure combined with insightful guidance on maximising the use of your camera. You will learn life long skills on the fine art of landscape photography from an award-winning photographer, while discovering some unforgettable locations.

    You will...Read more
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