Things to do in Queenstown Lakes District

Activities, attractions and tours

A boat docked at a pier with mountains in the background.
A calm lake with mountains in the background and a single tree in the center.
A lake surrounded by mountains, a small boat with people, and a clear blue sky.
A lake surrounded by mountains, a small town, and a clear sky.
A coastal town with a lake surrounded by mountains, a small island, and dense forested areas.

Things to do

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

P13,085
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

P2,801
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

P6,206
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

P12,730
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Landscape view of a boat touring the Milford Sound

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

P13,440
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

Minus 5 ICE BAR - Queenstown’s Original Ice Bar Experience

P1,773
per adult
Minus 5 ICE BAR - Queenstown’s Original Ice Bar Experience
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

P13,652
per adult
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

P7,766
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

P4,220
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 106 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,369 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 11,526 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Activity duration is 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,348 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 112 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 13,441 per adult
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Water activities

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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Activity duration is 25 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 516 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,238 per adult
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What to do in Queenstown Lakes District

Stay near popular Queenstown Lakes District attractions

A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.

Skyline Queenstown

9.2/10 (3,768 reviews)
Experience one of the world's steepest cable-car journeys and enjoy stunning views from Bob's Peak across Queenstown and the beautiful Lake Wakatipu.
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A calm lake surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.

Wānaka

A mountainous town with a lake, surrounded by forest and clouds.

Queenstown

A coastal town with mountains in the background and a body of water in the foreground.

Arthur's Point

A beach with turquoise water, people walking, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Glenorchy

A snow-covered mountain range with rugged peaks and valleys.

Cardrona

A field of purple lupines with mountains in the background.

Speargrass Flat

A lake surrounded by mountains and rocky shores.

Lake Hawea

A gravel road leading through a valley with mountains in the background and a cloudy sky.

Makarora