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Queenstown Twilight Wine and Craft Beer Tour

It's always 5 o'clock at Altitude Tours. Join the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour for an entertaining late afternoon wine and beer tasting tour. Meet your friendly local guide in the Queenstown town centre and then travel out and enjoy exploring the Gibbston wine region and Queenstown, visiting cellar doors offering unique collections of both local wines and craft beers. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy three unique tasting experiences at a mix of both wineries and breweries, finishing off with platters. Prefer a Pale Ale over a Pinot Noir? As we move around you are welcome to choose between either wine or beer tastings, switching it up between locations. Departing in the afternoon, this tour allows you to make the most of your time in Queenstown. Whether you've just arrived that day or spent the morning exploring, this tour easily fits into your afternoon while still getting you back to Queenstown early enough to enjoy your evening.
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From $130.74
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Queenstown Highlights - Half Day Tour - Arrowtown, Winery, Bungy, Local Sites

There’s so many reasons to choose Queenstown Highlights. See Queenstown’s best sights and activities in one very affordable fun packed morning. Group sizes are small, vehicles are luxurious, friendly local driver-guides plus hotel pick ups all ensure that Queenstown Highlights is the best tour on offer. Family friendly option.
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From $80.7
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Queenstown Wine Tour with Wine Dog | Adults Only

Wine and dog lovers will experience a unique and personalised wine tour with Ruby the wine tour dog and your Kiwi (NZ) wine guide in the valley of the vines. Discover and savour our world-class Central Otago wines on the Queenstown Wine Tour exclusively for adults only and a boutique group of up to 10 wine lovers Join us as we transport wine-lovers to Gibbston, also known as the ‘Valley of the Vines’. It’s part of the greater Central Otago wine region and well-known as one of the world’s most scenic vineyard journeys. Relax and unwind as you visit four renowned vineyards and wineries where you will swirl, smell and savour over 14 wines including our famed Pinot Noir and other varietals in the world’s southernmost wine region. Beyond the grape enjoy a seasonal lunch at your own expense at a winery restaurant. Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter with your local Kiwi wine guide and Ruby the wine dog.
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From $134.5
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Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake

This tour is a beautiful way to see and learn about our amazing countryside. It is also perfect for a beginner starting out on their eBike adventures. Pedal assisted Premium eBikes will help you to cover longer distance with ease. We will show you hidden secrets on the trail and tell you the history of the Queenstown area. You will discover local nature and meet its habitats. The magnificent landscape around Queenstown makes Ride to the Lake Tour comfortable for riding and does not require special skills (You should feel confident on a regular bike). It's enough for the experienced rider to keep interested but also great for not-so-experienced riders to push themselves and learn new skills.
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See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $128.24
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Milford Sound Overhead 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 done a cruise in Milford Sound and want to experience the spectacular region from the air and land. This 4.5-hour trip includes a landing in Milford Sound with up to 2 hours on the ground to take a self-guided walk along the shore line, soak up the surroundings, take pictures or have delicious coffee and cake at the cafe (at own expense) before your return scenic flight to Queenstown.
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From $349.68
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Routeburn Track Guided Walk (Half-Day)

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 birds.
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From $140.75
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Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

Half day tour from Queenstown to Skippers Canyon with an experienced landscape photographer. You will learn how to take beautiful landscape images using your own equipment. I also have a few special locations up my sleeve that have magical views.
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From $237.72
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Original Wine Tour

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of our local pinot noir and other wine varietals at three premium vineyards. Enjoy a guided tour through the vines and into New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave. This relaxing tour travels just a short distance from Queenstown where you will be given in-depth wine tastings and presentation at each vineyard. You have plenty of time to unwind and get yourself a winery lunch or sample a selection of local cheeses, craft beer, coffee -all available.
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From $115.73
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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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From $173.24
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Queenstown Beer Tours

Embark on an immersive craft beer journey with our fully guided tour, where every sip tells a story. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this experience promises a memorable exploration of three distinct local breweries, each exuding its own unique charm and character. At 2 breweries indulge in a plethora of beer options, meticulously crafted to cater to various palates, all at a great price. With stellar reviews, you're ensured a seamless and enriching experience throughout. Enjoy an exclusive beer and food paired lunch, thoughtfully designed to accommodate dietary preferences, adding an extra layer of delight to your journey. Delve deeper into the art of brewing with an insightful tour of Canyon Brewery, where you can learn fascinating insights into the craft behind your favorite brews. Relax and savor every moment of your day with hotel pickups and drop-offs ensuring an easy day. And as a cherry on top, receive a voucher to enjoy after the tour. Default pickup is Camp Street
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See Details → Duration :4 to 5 hours
From $115.73
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Bike The Wineries Half Day Ride Queenstown

A brilliant afternoon exploring the wine region of Gibbston Valley with Queenstown's most experienced bike ride operator. Using our informative winery map, bike 5 kms from our Farmlet at Arrow Junction to the start of the Gibbston Valley trail. Visit the wineries, a cheesery, a tavern, and even a gin tasting room at your own pace. Our knowledgeable team will give you personal recommendations and local insights to make your experience one of the best things you'll do in Queenstown. This self-guided ride gives you the freedom to explore the region at your leisure. And best of all: your return transport is taken care of. We'll even collect any wine you purchase!
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From $56.3
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Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

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 learn how to take beautiful landscape images using your own equipment. I also have a few special locations up my sleeve that have magical views. Glenorchy is surrounded by magical snow-capped mountains, stunning lakes and rivers, ancient beech forests. And at the edge of Mount Aspiring and Fiordland national parks, the frontier town of Glenorchy has provided the backdrop for many films, including The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Also the drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy is one of the world’s greatest drives, following along the Wakatipu Lake. You will get to enjoy the whole journey as your guide looks after the driving.
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From $237.72
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Explore The Days of Yore (4x4 Heritage Tours)

Enjoy getting off the beaten track with this exciting off road 4x4 tour in Skippers Canyon! Accessing Queenstown’s hidden scenic gems means leaving the highway and taking to the back roads to unveil a world you’d never know existed. As a local family owned and operated business, with years of local knowledge, our Off-Road 4x4 guides know how to navigate the long-forgotten adventure trails to amazing gold rush settlements and stunning scenery now forever captured on film by Lord of the Rings.
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From $828.88
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Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic Aotearoa New Zealand experience. You will visit three boutique and more personalised Central Otago wineries in the Queenstown area with approximately 15-20 wine tastings and food to match. This is the only wine tour in Central Otago that offers both the wine experience with the Māori culture footprint. Don't delay, BOOK NOW. There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.
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See Details → Duration :4 hours 30 minutes
From $180.79
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Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

If you're not a morning person or if you want to make the most of your time in Queenstown and don't have enough time to spend a full day at the wineries, this is the perfect tour for you! On the Afternoon Wine Tour, we will depart from town (Queenstown Station Building) at 1:30 PM and we will visit 3 boutique wineries in the Central Otago wine region. On our small group boutique wine tours, you will have the opportunity to learn about the wine region, wine tasting and enjoy a relaxed afternoon among the spectacular scenery of Central Otago. You will also enjoy a delicious cheese platter while tasting our exquisite wines in one of the wineries visited.
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based on 37 reviews
See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $137