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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

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Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

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Wines and Views Private Wine Tour of Otago from Queenstown

What to do in Queenstown

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Skyline Queenstown

4.5/5(260 reviews)

Take one of the world’s steepest cable-car rides to the top of picturesque Bob’s Peak for views across Lake Wakatipu and beyond.

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Your best chance to see New Zealand’s national bird is at this fascinating wildlife sanctuary.

Queenstown Gardens

4.5/5(161 reviews)

Play a round of disc golf, or join a touch-rugby match at these historic botanic gardens on the banks of Lake Wakatipu.

Queenstown Beach

4.5/5(90 reviews)

Surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery, this urban beach on the shores of stunning Lake Wakatipu is a destination for swimming, water sports and jet boating.

TSS Earnslaw Steamship

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Bob's Peak

5/5(32 reviews)

Take in one of New Zealand’s most sublime views and enjoy some high-adrenalin sports at the summit of this famous peak.

Steamer Wharf

4.5/5(90 reviews)

Queenstown’s vibrant entertainment precinct is the perfect place to sample regional delicacies, mix with locals and enjoy the stunning views across Lake Wakatipu.

Skyline Luge

Enjoy an outing to Skyline Luge during your stay in Queenstown. Discover the mountain views in this romantic area, or enjoy its local tours.

Church of St Peters

You can find out about the history of Queenstown with a trip to Church of St Peters. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Queenstown Beach featuring a small town or village, a pebble beach and a lake or waterhole

Queenstown City Centre

The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area.

Frankton

4/5(42 area reviews)

Stay in this picturesque part of Queenstown where the airport is located to enjoy spectacular mountain views and relaxed lakeside walks.

Queenstown featuring a sunset, a river or creek and mountains

Fernhill

Nestled on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond mountain, this suburb offers stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and Sunshine Bay. Explore walking and biking tracks, and access Queenstown via a single road.

Goldfield Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Goldfield Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino.

Sunshine Bay

5/5(7 area reviews)

Nestled on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond mountain, this picturesque suburb offers stunning views of Lake Wakatipu. Accessible by a single road, it's a serene escape from bustling Queenstown.

Boydtown

Though Boydtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife Park.