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Time Tripper Queenstown

Hold on to your seats, we’re taking you under Lake Wakatipu and back to the beginning on a journey through time and legend! Time Tripper is a state-of-the-art animated show that takes you on a journey through time and legend, where you experience 90 million years in under 30 minutes. Travel back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, learn about how Lake Wakatipu was carved out by a giant glacier, and then see the fish, diving ducks and slinky eels that lie beneath at the end of the show.
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From $9.38
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Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

Learn how it feels to fly on water and take a ride in Oxbow’s unique, custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats! Accelerating at an incredible 0 to 100kph in only 2.5 seconds, it’s the perfect activity in Queenstown for the adrenaline seeker. After your ride in our 620 horse-power boat, 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!
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See Details → Duration :45 minutes
From $178.29
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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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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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From $190.79
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Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury 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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See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $93.84
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Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon. You'll drive from Queenstown through a former gold-mining region and learn about this significant part of New Zealand's history. The Class I and II rapids are suitable for ages three years old and up.
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From $187.05
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Full-Day Central Otago Food & Wine Tour

Your wine-certified guide will meet you at your Queenstown accommodation to kick-start your day. We'll then embark on a one-hour journey to Central Otago and its renowned sub-wine regions, known for their exceptional wineries and award-winning wines, especially the world-famous Pinot Noirs of Central Otago. Throughout the day, you'll relish four distinct wine-tasting experiences, ranging from smaller boutique cellar doors to well-established locations. As part of the tour, you'll also get a chance to explore a barrel room and engage with your charismatic guide and cellar staff, learning fascinating information and stories about the region and its wines. Rest assured, all your meals are included in this experience. You will enjoy a delightful "trust the chef" lunch at a locally renowned restaurant and savor a delectable cheeseboard at the final location towards the end of the day.
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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $205.81
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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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Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'

Ride to the Sky is a flagship tour through exclusive locations on specially built eBike track. Ride on premium Full suspension e-bike (pedal assisted) to the top of Grant Peak, 800 meters above sea level. An access to the private trail gives you an opportunity to climb the hill and enjoy the spectacular scenery showcasing the very best of Queenstown’s natural landscape. This is only Guided eBike Tour in Queenstown where you can rich one of the best places to view great mountain ranges. Learn about the local European history and gold mining time along with Maori legends about the Wakatipu basin. Ride to the Sky is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and take a first step into Mountain biking on uneven terrain. The great award on the top is breathtaking view. Ride Higher – Feel the Freedom. This ride requires people to have a good level of fitness and feel comfortable on gradual downhill. If you are looking for easier Scenic eBiking please look for our 'Ride tour the Lake' tour.
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See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $128.24
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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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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $137
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Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown

Discover the beauty of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Queestown and travel 32 kilometers by 4WD to Skippers Canyon, enjoy short walks, stunning scenery and scrumptious homemade morning or afternoon tea.
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See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $121.99
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Vortex 12D Motion Theatre

Take a journey to New Zealand’s most thrilling 12D Motion Theatre, the ultimate all weather activity in Queenstown. With over 80+ movies and with your own personal theatre, we create tailor made packages to suit everyone! Each ride you take will be combined with up to 12 awesome effects such as snow, wind, rain, bubbles and a few extra surprises.
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See Details → Duration :20 minutes
From $21.82
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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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Queenstown VIP Wine Drop and Hop Tour

Queenstown VIP Wine Drop & Hop Tour Travel where you want, when you want Enjoy a fun day out and experience Arrowtown and the Gibbston Valley Area renowned for growing some of the best wines in the world. Queenstown Expeditions Our Queenstown VIP Drop & Hop service will link you with these epic locations throughout the day. From famous Pinot Noir to locally brewed beers, your Queenstown visit must include a relaxing experience in the Queenstown wine area.
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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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See Details → Duration :1 to 3 hours 30 minutes
From $875.8