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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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Milford Sound Scenic Flyover ex Queenstown

Experience unimpaired views from your window seat onboard our fixed-wing aircraft as you fly through a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty. Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary during this 80-minute flight of a lifetime. Departing from Queenstown Airport enjoy panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and glacier-fed braided rivers as you fly along the Dart River Valley. With endless snow-covered mountains, the Olivine Ice Plateau, Mt. Tutoko and the Tutoko Glacier just some of the incredible highlights along the way. The breath-taking scenery continues into Fiordland National Park, out over the rugged West Coast and the Tasman Sea before a quick U-turn descending into Milford Sound itself. Flying down the middle of the Fiord, with the dramatic sheer mountains either side, aerial views of the cascading Stirling Falls, you'll almost feel like you are, not literally, in touching distance from Mitre Peak.
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See Details → Duration :1 hours 20 minutes
From $305.9
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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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See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $331.55
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Queenstown's Gin & Spirits Tasting Tour

We've finely curated a gin-tasting experience that includes a mix of tastings, scenery, fun, and education. Start your day by meeting your friendly guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. From here, we will explore Cardrona, Arrowtown, and Queenstown, showcasing a talented range of distillers who use our unique environment to produce some of the smoothest and top award-winning spirits in New Zealand and around the world 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 an Altitude Tours guide and the tasting room staff, all of whom will educate and entertain you with distilling facts and stories.
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From $149.51
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Macetown 4WD Tour from Queenstown

A real 4WD off road adventure which explores the historic gold mining town of Macetown. This ghost town from the gold rush era is now a Department of Conservation reserve, accessible only by 4WD. The road winds from river level to high above the Arrow Gorge, offering over 25 river crossings en route, ever changing views, and the chance to gold pan in the Arrow River.
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See Details → Duration :4 hours 30 minutes
From $208.53
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The Wine Trail Tour

Discover the Central Otago Wine Trail on a small group half-day tour from Queenstown. Enjoy a personalized experience with this tour customized to your tastes and experience some of the finest wines the Otago Wine Trail has to offer. After complimentary hotel pick-up, set off for the heart of Gibbston on a small group half-day tour to visit four cellar doors and enjoy a personalized itinerary based on your booking selections.  Journey into the ‘valley of the vines’ to discover these vineyards nestled amongst the spectacular mountain ranges and dramatic river gorges. Visit four smaller, boutique wineries that are off the beaten path. There is no set routine, so every day is an adventure. The choice of the wineries visited will vary each day based on your individual group's dynamics. The overall focus is on high-quality wines as well as friendly and informative staff.
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See Details → Duration :6 to 7 hours
From $147.01
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Omni VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

- State of the art technology and the latest gear - Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from - NZ's first Omni VR stations!
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From $36.91
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Escape Adventure AR Experience in Queenstown

Our Escape Adventure adds a unique twist to and Escape Room and is a combination of scavenger hunt, escape rooms, and augmented reality (AR) all around beautiful Queenstown! We have different games available based on your group suitable from ages 5 and older. Our Magic portal game (90 Minutes) is aimed at ages 8+ with a mini version of this game for 5-8 Year olds (60 minutes). Those of you looking for a challenge should try our premium Operation Mindfall game which is aimed at ages 14+ and lasts up to 2 hours.
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Hologate VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

State of the art technology and the latest gear Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from Suitable for all ages
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The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Bike Hire And Boat Experience

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 450m of 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 - from the information boards along the way. The Dunstan Explorer Boat return is a brilliant way to return back up the lake and explore areas of the trail that you would not have seen from your bike. Our company actively works with the Dunstan Explorer to deliver outstanding experiences for our guests.
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See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $181.42
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The Ultimate Milford Sound Experience by Helicopter from Queenstown

Allow 4 Hours Landings: West Coast Beach, Glacier, Milford Sound, Alpine Lake Stroll on a deserted beach, soar among mountains and dine at an alpine lake suspended above Fiordland. Learn of the age old glaciers and prehistoric rain forests in a habitat seldom frequented by man. This relaxed and interpretive expedition distills the essence of New Zealand's most dramatic scenery. Enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic lunch & beverage hamper in one of the worlds most beautiful locations
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From $6286.99