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Challenger Self Drive Guided Buggy Tour from Queenstown

This is New Zealand’s premium buggy experience utilising the best machines, guides and terrain. Nowhere in the world could a landscape be more suited to exploiting these off road buggies amazing capabilities.  Experience the thrill with the self-drive guided tours to conquer exhilarating terrain including steep mountain climbs, creek crossings and beautiful forest tracks and trail leading to stunning viewpoints over Queenstown. Just 5 minutes from Queenstown our exclusive adventure park is your perfect private playground. You will be rewarded with endless fun, excitement and off road adrenalin rushes and some of the most spectacular and breath-taking views you could imagine.
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From $294.01
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Queenstown Progressive Dinner Tour | Experience 3 Locations

Experience Queenstown by night as we take you on a culinary journey with a twist. Enjoy two courses at three different locations and indulge in a gin/spirits tasting, local wines and stunning food. Start your evening with a scenic drive from Queenstown to Arthurs Point to enjoy a gin/spirits tasting at the Gin Garden by Broken Heart Spirits. Experience a Central Otago wine tasting and a stunning main course at the luxurious Ayrburn in Arrowtown. Wrap up your night with a decadent dessert in the heart of Queenstown paired with an after-dinner digestif with views over looking the lake at the historic Eichardt's Hotel. Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter with your local guide for an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy a boutique group size of food and wine lovers which is exclusively for adults only, 18 years and over.
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From $212.08
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Cruise Milford Small Group Day Tour from Queenstown

The limited passenger numbers on our modern Mercedes Sprinter Vans make for a much more personal experience. It also allows us to stop more often for photos and short walks than the big 50-seater coaches (up to 12 stops along the way). We connect with Milford Sound's only boutique small boat cruise. Passenger numbers on the cruise are limited to 50% of the boats capacity.
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From $172.04
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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 $237.73
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Queenstown to Mt. Cook One Way Tour

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Tour, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Hooker Valley Hike. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
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See Details → Duration :4 to 8 hours
From $109.48
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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 $140.76
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Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only

Immerse yourself in Central Otago wines, craft beers and gins as you imbibe over 12 tastings at a latitude of 45° south, an unforgettable experience. Take a scenic drive to the Gin Garden by Broken Heart Spirits, learn about the spirit making process from grain to glass and enjoy a spirits tasting including gin, vodka, whiskey, rum and liqueurs. Then journey through the picturesque Gibbston Valley, known as the ‘Valley of the Vines’ to discover the unique flavours and stories of Central Otago wines as you taste five wines at Kinross. Wrap up the afternoon at Cargo at Gantley's to enjoy a craft beer tasting (can choose a glass of wine) inside Queenstown's oldest hospitality business. Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter with your local Kiwi wine guide and boutique group size of up to 11.
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From $124.5
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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 $237.73
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Milford Sound Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

A chance to do Milford differently and capture a different perspective away from the crowds. You will have the opportunity to explore the shores for approximately 2 hours, with our three short walks, taking you to unmissable vantage points and through awesome wilderness.
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See Details → Duration :4 hours 30 minutes
From $330.95
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Lord of Rings Full-Day Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4WD

This tour brings you to the site of the signature scenes that were shot in the Queenstown Lakes region. This tour covers a lot of ground to show you the beautiful and varied sights of the area. For film enthusiasts, nature lovers, and adventurers alike, this really is the complete, exploring the rugged and beautiful Queenstown Lakes Region used by many filmmakers. For the morning, explore the beauty of the Head of Lake Wakatipu and the lush Paradise Forests. Bring the films to life with our authentic replica props, dress up for some photos, or simply enjoy the serenity. You will return to Queenstown for lunch at a local café before the afternoon tour begins. You will then set out to enjoy the sights around The Queenstown area. Explore more stunning filming locations, adventure off- road with river crossings in the Arrow, and venture down a historic and exciting mining road. You will see a spectacular panoramic view over the area before being returned to your hotel to end the day.
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From $344.09
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Old Gold Trail Tour with Gold Panning

Old Gold Trail, Arrowtown & Central Tour Tour Gold Panning Included! Small group half day tour! Travel by luxury vehicle with local guide while you follow in the footsteps of the incredible Gold Mining settlers who travelled to this region in search for Gold during the 1800's. Join us on a journey like no other and discover the rich history from the famous Gold Rush era around Arrowtown and Central Otago. Touch and feel real Gold and take in a Gold Panning experience, you may even feel real Gold for yourself! This is where the past and present meet. Sit back and relax as we take you on a journey of discovery with our unique Story Telling themed for the ultimate experience. Hear our stories hundreds of years old and be transported to a different time and place in our history. themed GPS headsets will bring your experience to life
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From $121.37
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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 $300.94
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Private Guided Activity In Glenorchy Island Safari

Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in your back pocket, you will not be able to access Pigeon Island. These Islands are fantastic places with wildlife, beaches surrounded by mountains, and away from the crowds
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See Details → Duration :4 hours 30 minutes
From $109.48
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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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Moke Lake Kayak Experience

Enjoy the freedom to paddle at your own pace. Explore the calm waters of Moke Lake at your own pace by kayak or paddle board. Let us transport you into wilderness right on our doorstep, escape the hustle and bustle of Queenstown and see why this has been a favourite spot for locals for years!
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See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $105.73