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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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From $484.82
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Above The Skyline Quads

For the experienced riders, let our professional ex-race champion guides teach you the skills needed to go further, higher and gnarlier than ever, after a training session to assess and improve your skill, your guide will attempt to take you high above Queenstown where you'll be rewarded with the most epic views.
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From $168.28
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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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From $115.73
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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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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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From $137
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Tasman Glacier (Mount Cook) Heli-Hike from Queenstown

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook 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 on the Tasman glacier itself. From there you’ll be fitted with crampons for the two hours on the ice, exploring caves and seeing the natural, ever-changing wonder of the glacier in the South Island of New Zealand.
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From $937.73
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2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201

Mitre Peak beckons as your helicopter lifts off to begin your journey into Milford Sound. Your 2 hour tour includes a landing in Milford Sound & a once in a lifetime landing on a glacier/alpine in the heart of Fiordland National Park.
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From $746.93
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Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

The only scenic flight company ex. Queenstown to showcase some of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks largest Glaciers. These include the Rob Roy, Bonar, Jura, Volta, Dart, Olivine, and Donne Glaciers among many others and of course, Milford Sound itself. Each tour with Air Milford is guaranteed to see at least five major glaciers.
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From $300.92
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Full-Day Sommelier Guided Private Wine Tour of Central Otago

What makes us this tour different from the rest? * We take you further into the heart of the Central Otago wine region than any other wine tour provider. * You get to visit 5 vineyards spread across Central Otagos many sub-regions * You will visit the regions most boutique vineyards, avoiding the over crowded tourist traps that the other wine tours buses visit. * You will meet wine makers, viticulturists, vineyard owners and hear their stories directly from the horses mouth. * We have no set itinerary for the day, so expect vineyard stops tailored to your palate. * You are guided by trained wine industry professionals, from qualified Sommeliers to Winemakers to vineyard owners - not bus drivers! * A delicious 5 dish gourmet lunch and matching wine is included in the tour price and we take care of all tasting fees.
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See Details → Duration :6 to 7 hours
From $312.78
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Queenstown Highlights Tour

Sit back, relax and soak up the scenic sights on this morning of guided sightseeing. Begin high above Queenstown taking in panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and beautiful Lake Wakatipu. Spend time exploring the 1860's gold rush history and the picturesque colonial architecture of Arrowtown with time to wander the main street. Be wowed by the dramatic Kawarau Gorge as you pass by a Lord of the Rings film location and watch daredevils bungy jump from the famous Kawarau Suspension bridge. Stop into "valley of the vines" Gibbston wine region for a wine tasting at Gibbston Valley winery. Finish with an optional visit to Buzz stop cafe for a honey tasting or stay for lunch (at own expense). Each tour is hosted by our friendly local guides with small intimate groups sizes.
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From $80.7
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Bike The Wineries 3/4 Day Ride Queenstown

Enjoy a shuttle transfer from Queenstown to our Arrow Junction 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 jump. From Bungy spend the afternoon biking at your leisure along the Gibbston River Trail, using our informative winery map to visit as many of the cellar doors linked throughout this easy riding trail. Enjoy a relaxed lunch en-route or picnic at one of the many wineries. We will pick you up at 4:30pm (4pm on our winter schedule) from the Church (or another pre-arranged point in the valley) for your relaxing shuttle transfer back to Queenstown. Wineries enroute are: • Chard Farm • Gibbston Valley Winery • Gibbston Tavern and Tasting Room • Rockburn • Kinross • Mt Rosa • Brennan Wines
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Premium Glenorchy & Paradise Valley Expedition

Mystical morning & afternoon half-day expeditions to Glenorchy and Paradise! Take in the Spectacular Dart River, discover storytelling and learn about Maori Mythology. Enjoy our morning or afternoon tea provided. Travel with Queenstown Expeditions into the Heart of this region’s stunning beauty towards Glenorchy, Paradise and Diamond Lake, home to Many movie locations such as “The Lord of The Rings”. Meet and talk to real New Zealand people! View the amazing scenery through our Luxury vehicle with large viewing windows. The ultimate platform for this half day adventure. Hear about Maori Mythology from this area with our state-of-the-art storytelling system offering cultural history and stories from a different time and place in New Zealand. Our stories are professionally themed with music sound and voice transporting you to a different place in time.
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From $121.36
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Milford Sound Highlights - 204

Explore Milford Sound and the glaciers of Fiordland National Park from the air. Enjoy an exhilarating flight over Milford, spectacular rivers, valleys and mountains with blue-green ice falls. Land on a glacier/Alpine environment and take the opportunity to capture once in a lifetime photographs.
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From $664.98
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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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From $86.95
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Queenstown Sights and Surrounds (Private Tour)

Travelling through glacial valleys, around towering mountains and stopping off at spectacular vineyards and historic towns along the way, your local guide personally takes you on a full day journey through Queenstown, Glenorchy, Paradise and Arrowtown. Discover hidden gems, local secrets and famous movie locations along the way. Begin your adventure with a spectacular scenic drive to Glenorchy. Rightly recognised as ‘one of the most beautiful drives in the world’, the road hugs the turquoise shores of Lake Wakatipu. Relax in the comfort of your luxury European SUV or Mercedes van. Visit the iconic Glenorchy shed Heading back along the Glenorchy Road, we can take a leisurely stroll around the beautiful and historic Bob’s Cove before making the After lunch we’ll wander through the historic cobblestoned streets of Arrowtown, a charming gold rush township.
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From $422.26