Activities & Tours: South Island

Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour (Half-Day)

Half-day heritage tour that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. As your experienced guide navigates the awe-inspiring canyon, you can relax and enjoy numerous historic sites along the journey, including a century old suspension bridge and the township of Skippers. Gain an insight into the local heritage through photos and relics in the restored schoolhouse before trying your hand at gold panning.

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based on 138 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $172.54

AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

Whether you live here or are visiting we have found the best places to take you on Stargazing. We collect you in our 4WD land rovers, choosing from many of our dark sky locations to guide and photograph you under the Southern Night Sky. Come along with us NZ Astro tourism Academy qualified Guides this Summer 2023/4 and discover star navigation, the meaning and language of our constellations and using our Unistellar EVscope and night binoculars we choose the most interesting features viewable that night for you to see close up. We professionally shoot your portrait with the galactic core as a backdrop. Often snow will be under our feet. NZ Award winning photographers, we deliver you with a set of images from your experience to cherish along with images from our telescope that we viewed together live. Customers love this tour who are also budding astrophotographers -ask us for tuition and bring your camera/ tripod is also an option. We are the only Queenstown bespoke star gazing tour.

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based on 31 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $482.87

Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental And Return Shuttle

This trail travels alongside Lake Dunstan on the opposite side of the lake to the road that travels between Cromwell and Clyde. The engineering involved to create this trail is stunning with clip-ons attached to the rockface in places, the Hugo Suspension Bridge plus a very good trail surface throughout the ride. The views and scenery on this ride are fantastic and you can fully understand the history of the area - from the goldrush to the building of NZ's largest dam - by reading the information boards along the way.

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based on 12 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $112.15

Queenstown Segway Tour

See the highlights of Queenstown on a Segway tour, the perfect introduction to New Zealand’s capital of outdoor adventure. Begin with a short lesson on how to operate your personal Segway, and then follow a guide around the shores of Lake Wakatipu, passing through Queenstown Gardens and other scenic spots. Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour limited to eight people. Choose either a 1- or 2-hour tour offered at various times throughout the day.

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based on 1124 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $56.88

Full Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1-1.5 hour lunch break back in Queenstown and change buses for the afternoon tour. Morning and Afternoon Tour itineraries are interchangeable and can be switched due to availability or weather conditions. You will be visiting the Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley, Glenorchy and Paradise. You will admire LOTR locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, Pillars of the Kings, Ithilien, Isengard, Beorn's House, Lothlorien, Amon Hen and more!

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based on 3 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $223.05

Half-Day Canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown

Get your adrenaline pumping as you climb cliffs, abseil down waterfalls and tackle water slides on this thrilling 4-hour canyoning adventure in the Gibbston Valley canyon. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for a personalised experience, there's no experience necessary, and anyone over the age of 10 can give it a go. Round-trip transport from Queenstown and a picnic style lunch is included on the 9am tours.

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based on 77 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $136.45

Half-Day Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown

An adventure safari packed with breathtaking scenery, thrilling 4WD action whilst discovering LOTR filming locations. Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen and more. Travel an historic gold mining road, following the Arrow River, stop for an opportunity to try your hand at gold panning. Take in the spectacular panoramic views over the Wakatipu Basin.

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based on 184 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $172.54

Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

Queenstown’s famous Shotover River provides the white water rafting action for those looking for extra excitement and thrills. Drive through Skippers canyon to the start of the rafting. Raft your way down the Shotover river taking on the wild and untamed rapids. Finish the trip rafting through the darkness of the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the drop into Cascade Rapid.

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based on 89 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $190.02

Queenstown Highlights Tour

Sit back, relax and soak up the scenic sights on this fun and informative morning of guided sightseeing. Begin with breath-taking panoramic views at a local observation point on Queenstown Hill where you can take the best panoramic photos in Queenstown. Travel to the “Valley of the Vines” Gibbston wine region and discover the New Zealand’s first commercial bungy bridge. Watch intrepid jumpers and feel the adrenaline as they plummet at a height of 43 m! Stop at Gibbston Valley Winery and enjoy a wine tasting or tea/coffee. Sneak a peek at one of the “LOTR” filming locations envisioning the “Pillar of the Kings” scene on the cliffs overlooking the Kawarau River. Continue on to explore the 1860’s gold rush era and colonial architecture of historic Arrowtown with time to wander the picturesque main street and Chinese Settlement. Return home via Arthurs Point viewing the dramatic Shotover River and capture a glimpse of a jet boat speeding through the narrow Shotover Canyons.

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based on 12 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $80.37

Mount Cook Tour: Finish at Queenstown, Christchurch or Dunedin

Discover Mount Cook, a scenic journey for group or family of up to 4 person. Your day begins with a morning pick-up from your accommodation. As we drive, enjoy flexible stops for breaks, food, and photos. Pass through charming sites along the way. Enjoy a stop at Lake Tekapo for Christchurch pickups or Omarama for Queenstown & Dunedin pickups. Visit Lake Pukaki, a turquoise glacier-fed alpine lake. The drive to Mount Cook is awe-inspiring. Upon reaching Mount Cook Village, explore the scenery. Opt for the Hooker Valley Track with swing bridges, glimpses of ice at Hooker Lake as time permits, and a chance to spot the kea. Choose to finish at Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin or end journey at Mount Cook. Make sure to select your preferred option during booking. Our journey concludes as we drop you off at your chosen location. Cherish the memories of a day filled with landscapes and the essence of New Zealand's beauty. Total driving will take approximately 7.5 hours.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours to 13 hours
From $996.26

Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour

Join us for a relaxed informative 45 minute tour of the vineyard, winery and wine cave. Visit Home Block, the region's oldest vineyard, step into the winemaking facility where you'll get a behind the scenes glimpse of how some of the best Central Otago Pinot Noirs are made. Taste four of Gibbston Valley's premium handcrafted wines in New Zealand's largest wine cave. Please note that under 16’s are not permitted on the Winery Tour, instead please book the Cave Tour should you wish them to join.

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based on 66 reviews

See Details → Duration :45 minutes
From $23.68

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook Small Group Tour

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this small group combines two of the most stunning locations! Spend the day at Mount Cook Village, nestled in the shadow of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand’s tallest mountain. Enjoy free reign to set your own schedule, whether it’s hiking around the Alps or learning more about the mountains at Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center. Enjoy stunning sights on the way up the mountains, including super-blue Lake Pukaki and the famous Lake Tekapo on the way towards Christchurch. If you need tips on what to do in the village, your guide is on hand to help. No-fuss hotel transfers are available from select Queenstown hotels.

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See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $227.41

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Join our Queenstown Rafting team on the iconic Shotover River for a whitewater rapid adventure. Our world class guides are second to none, always going the extra mile to make your trip one to remember forever. Start with an unforgettable coach trip through Skippers Canyon, famous for it's exciting cliff edges, enough to get your adrenaline pumping before we hit the water. Experience grade 3–5 whitewater rapids in one of the most scenic environments in the world. The rapids can change on a daily basis, but be assured our guides are expertly trained and have a keen sense of adventure. They will guide you through canyons, navigate the rapids and the famous 170m Oxenbridge tunnel to finish.

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based on 126 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours 30 minutes
From $186.29

Clay Target Shooting & Ultimate Off-Roading in Gibbston Valley

If you’re looking for the best Off-Roader experience in New Zealand, this is it. Take a ride in Oxbow’s Ultimate Off-Roader, our one-of-a-kind, custom-built, all-terrain vehicle that goes everywhere. The Ultimate Off-Roader is a 4-Seater, 4WD, 4-wheel steer vehicle with an extremely low centre of gravity, allowing them to practically go anywhere! After custom-designed compact sporting field set against one of New Zealand’s most magnificent backdrops. Equipped with eight automatic clay target throwers to suit all abilities; it also includes the run-away rabbit across the ground (don’t worry, it’s not the real thing!)

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 15 minutes
From $177.57

Arrowtown and Around Half-Day Small-Group Tour

Old gold, liquid gold and gold-star movie settings. The charming village of Arrowtown is a living settlement and the town and nearby locations are the source of many wonderful stories. More than just a sightseeing tour, our guides help bring Arrowtown and the surrounding area to life. 3 Regions : Queenstown, Arrowtown & the Gibbston Visit historic Arrowtown & the Chinese village, make a photo stop at Lake Hayes (the Mirror Lake), the Kawarua bridge bungy jump, see the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers, visit a working honey farm and taste honeys including Manuka plus, enjoy a photo stop over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.

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based on 39 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $86.60

Activities & Tours: South Island

Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour (Half-Day)

AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental And Return Shuttle

Queenstown Segway Tour

Full Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

Half-Day Canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown

Half-Day Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown

Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

Queenstown Highlights Tour

Mount Cook Tour: Finish at Queenstown, Christchurch or Dunedin

Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook Small Group Tour

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Clay Target Shooting & Ultimate Off-Roading in Gibbston Valley

Arrowtown and Around Half-Day Small-Group Tour

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