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Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown

Meet your pilot who will fly you up to our Over The Top exclusive Golf course 4000ft above Queenstown, with 180-degree views overlooking the magnificent Wakatipu Basin Enjoy our Par 3 course, attempt the highest hole in one and when you are finished putting on the green, the helicopter will relocate to pick you up and fly you back to our heli base. Return transportation into Queenstown is included. Food and Beverage are available to pre purchase - ask our crew for options
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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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Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what better way to enjoy the remarkable views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps than enjoying a champagne picnic perched high up on one of the peaks.
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From $875.8
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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 aerial perspective of Milford Sound, as you fly beside Mitre Peak and both Bowen and Stirling Falls. Your return flight to Queenstown is via the Arthur Valley where you can see the famous Sutherland Falls in the distance and venture over the magnificent mountains and lakes of the Fiordland National Park.
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From $349.68
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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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3 Day Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise and Glowworm Tour from Queenstown

Please Note: Only available from 1 October - 30 April. This three-day journey from Queenstown to Te Anau and back allows plenty of time to explore the magical Te Anau Glow Worm caves and spend a night on memorable Doubtful Sound; a remote fiord on a grand scale the likes of which you won’t believe! Experience tranquillity and isolation as you spend the night on Doubtful Sound before returning to Queenstown by scenic coach. An unforgettable way to experience the rugged South Island. This is an Independent tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.
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6 Hour's - Queenstown's Helicopter Gin Tour

Experience the world's first Heli Gin Tour on this finely curated gin-tasting experience that includes a mix of tastings, scenery, fun & education. Start your day with a pick-up from your Queenstown accommodation and enjoy a special scenic helicopter flight. Land on a mountaintop and enjoy a unique gin-tasting experience while taking in the breathtaking views of Queenstown. From here, we'll touch down in the Cardrona Valley, where you will meet the rest of your group and continue by road. Throughout the afternoon, you'll enjoy three separate gin and spirit tasting experiences, with each location offering something special, including a distillery tour at the famous Cardrona Distillery. Enjoy a gin and tonic upon arrival, shared platters at two of the locations, and be hosted by a friendly guide and the tasting room staff, who will entertain you with distilling facts and stories.
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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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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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Remarkables Alpine Guided Snowshoeing

ENJOY SHORT WALKS IN THE SUMMER? Take the time out to try your hand at Snowshoeing, among the snow and ice, and see for yourself the jaw-dropping Winter views across the Wakatipu Basin, a mile above Queenstown. Explore the Remarkables "Jagged Edge" ridge at your own pace! Off the beaten track, away from the ski fields, with mile high views over Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin! What more could you ask for? This is an amazing half day, tailored to your needs. This Snow Shoe Journey is achievable by anybody that's willing to get active. There is a moderate uphill hike (approx 30-45mins) to reach the crest of the ridge, and some of the best views that Queenstown has to offer!  A real, authentic alpine adventure, this will be a truly memorable experience!  
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Milford Sound Scenic Flight departing Queenstown

This trip provides a spectacular overview of Milford Sound and endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged razor backed ridge lines and snow-covered peaks along the way. Ideal for those who can’t make it for the cruise, this Milford Sound flight is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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High Country Discovery Tour from Queenstown

Venture on an exciting 4-hour tour by 4WD across private farmland in the heart of Middle-earth. Explore the Paradise Valley area in Glenorchy that and customize your itinerary with a small group. You decide whether you want to get lost in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' movie locations, observe farm animals, go for a walk in stunning scenery, or practice your photography skills.
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Paradise Day Walks

From Queenstown our first stop is the Bob’s Cove Nature Walk, a short distance from Queenstown with diverse native vegetation on the lakeshore zone, bustling with native bird life with the Remarkables mountain backdrop. We continue our drive on one of the most beautiful road journeys to the western end of Lake Wakatipu, where the stunning backdrop of Mt Aspiring National park surrounded by snow capped mountains lies before you to explore. Duration 7-7.5 hours, walk two trails experiencing the wonderful  diversity this region has to offer.
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E-Bike Adventures Through the Wineries in Gibbston

We put you in control of your day. Let us know where you're staying, and we'll come and collect you from your door with Bikes ready to go! Otago offers some of the country's best cycle trails and we're proud to be able to drop you at the start of one of the best, the Arrow River Bridges Trail to Gibbston Valley and Central Otagos best wineries! Cycle effortlessly through beautiful landscapes drenched in natural beauty. Cross ancient rivers and pass through valleys carved by ice, millions of years ago. Stop off at historic sites, used in the olden days by settlers of the area. Call in at the World Home of Bungy Jumping and finally relax with a well earned glass of award winning Pinot Noir in one of many outstanding wineries in the Gibbston region. After all of this, give us a call and we'll collect and return you to your accommodation. An amazing day out and must-do when visiting Queenstown and the Otago area.
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Dirt Bike Tour - Queenstown

Farm hackers and road riders, it’s time to learn the art of trail riding – if you’ve got clutch control and are competent on 2 wheels but want to progress and challenge yourself – this is for you. On our 600acre property that climbs high above Queenstown, we’ll challenge you on ever increasingly difficult terrain until you’ve realised you’re capable of a lot more than you thought! Exciting, scary, fun, adrenaline-inducing – this one is for those that want to RIDE!
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