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Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography …More

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Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Queenstown: Private Skippers Canyon Photography & Sightseeing

Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes …More

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Queenstown: Private Skippers Canyon Photography & Sightseeing

Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Queenstown: Guided Dirt Bike Ride – Private Off-Road Trails

• Ride real off-road terrain on a private 650-acre property, 5 minutes from central Queenstown - hill climbs, creek crossings, and forest trails with sweeping …More

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Queenstown: Guided Dirt Bike Ride – Private Off-Road Trails

• Ride real off-road terrain on a private 650-acre property, 5 minutes from central Queenstown - hill climbs, creek crossings, and forest trails with sweeping...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$255
Milford Sound Scenic Flight with Landing from Queenstown

Don’t miss out on a spectacular scenic flight with Air Milford to Milford Sound and back. This tour is perfect for those who have already …More

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Milford Sound Scenic Flight with Landing from Queenstown

Don’t miss out on a spectacular scenic flight with Air Milford to Milford Sound and back. This tour is perfect for those who have already...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$442
Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound from Queenstown. Modern comforts such as …More

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Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound from Queenstown. Modern comforts such as...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$225
Routeburn Guided Hike Experience - Full Day

Experience one of New Zealand's celebrated Great Walks on a full-day guided adventure along the Routeburn Track. Travel from Queenstown alongside Lake Whakatipu and through …More

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Routeburn Guided Hike Experience - Full Day

Experience one of New Zealand's celebrated Great Walks on a full-day guided adventure along the Routeburn Track. Travel from Queenstown alongside Lake Whakatipu and through...

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (37)
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$251
Queenstown: Guide-Driven Off-Road Buggy Tour with Wakatipu Views

No licence, no driving required - your expert guide takes the wheel while you take in the scenery. Hop in, buckle up, and enjoy a …More

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Queenstown: Guide-Driven Off-Road Buggy Tour with Wakatipu Views

No licence, no driving required - your expert guide takes the wheel while you take in the scenery. Hop in, buckle up, and enjoy a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$374
Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic Views

Take to the skies above Queenstown and land on a remote glacier blanketed in snow for a true alpine adventure. Experience the stunning vistas of …More

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Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic Views

Take to the skies above Queenstown and land on a remote glacier blanketed in snow for a true alpine adventure. Experience the stunning vistas of...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$508
Routeburn Guided Nature Trail - Half Day

Experience the natural beauty of the Glenorchy region on a relaxed half-day journey from Queenstown to the Routeburn Nature Loop. Travel alongside Lake Whakatipu through …More

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Routeburn Guided Nature Trail - Half Day

Experience the natural beauty of the Glenorchy region on a relaxed half-day journey from Queenstown to the Routeburn Nature Loop. Travel alongside Lake Whakatipu through...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$162
Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Explore the spectacular Fiordland National Park by air on this half-day Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown. Fly over Milford Sound by helicopter with a …More

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Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Explore the spectacular Fiordland National Park by air on this half-day Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown. Fly over Milford Sound by helicopter with a...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$985
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Immerse yourself …More

4.9 (18)

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Immerse yourself...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$97
30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

A winning combination: Experience breathtaking alpine scenery, from the dramatic Skippers Canyon to the expansive Queenstown Basin, with a landing on one of the region’s …More

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30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

A winning combination: Experience breathtaking alpine scenery, from the dramatic Skippers Canyon to the expansive Queenstown Basin, with a landing on one of the region’s...

30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$313
Jet Sprint Boating in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown

Learn how it feels to fly on the water. Literally. Take a ride in our unique custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats. Oxbow’s Jet Sprint Boats …More

4.9 (16)

Jet Sprint Boating in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown

Learn how it feels to fly on the water. Literally. Take a ride in our unique custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats. Oxbow’s Jet Sprint Boats...

10 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (16)
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$86
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot …More

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Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$998
Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Board the Spirit of Queenstown, a modern catamaran with a licensed bar where you can …More

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Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Board the Spirit of Queenstown, a modern catamaran with a licensed bar where you can...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (26)
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$97
Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Escape the ordinary with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Experience some of New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes — from …More

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Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Escape the ordinary with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Experience some of New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes — from...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$322
Queenstown Hydro Attack Shark Ride Adventure

A unique water adventure awaits you on Queenstown's stunning lake with our semi-submersible shark ride. Feel the rush as you reach speeds of 80 kph …More

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Queenstown Hydro Attack Shark Ride Adventure

A unique water adventure awaits you on Queenstown's stunning lake with our semi-submersible shark ride. Feel the rush as you reach speeds of 80 kph...

15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$113
Queenstown to Dunedin with Taieri Gorge Train One-Way Tour

Follow gold rush trails, explore historic towns, and journey through breathtaking landscapes. This isn’t just a transfer, it’s an odyssey through the heart of Central …More

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Queenstown to Dunedin with Taieri Gorge Train One-Way Tour

Follow gold rush trails, explore historic towns, and journey through breathtaking landscapes. This isn’t just a transfer, it’s an odyssey through the heart of Central...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$172
Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown

Experience Milford Sound by air on this scenic flight from Queenstown. Flying you over the highest peaks in Fiordland and their ancient glaciers. Get an …More

4.9 (43)

Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown

Experience Milford Sound by air on this scenic flight from Queenstown. Flying you over the highest peaks in Fiordland and their ancient glaciers. Get an...

1 hour 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (43)
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$317
Private Luxury Queenstown Stargazing & Astro Portraits 4WD Tour

A private two-hour stargazing tour from Queenstown with an astrophysicist guide. Explore the Southern Night Sky and listen to Māori astronomy stories, receive professionally edited …More

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Private Luxury Queenstown Stargazing & Astro Portraits 4WD Tour

A private two-hour stargazing tour from Queenstown with an astrophysicist guide. Explore the Southern Night Sky and listen to Māori astronomy stories, receive professionally edited...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$517

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