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

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

RM186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

RM412
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

RM278
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

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

RM118
per adult
Minus 5 ICE BAR - Queenstown’s Original Ice Bar Experience
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

RM846
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

RM371
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

RM511
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

RM481
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

RM1,888
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
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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 RM 554 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 RM 763 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 RM 420 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 RM 889 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 RM 479 per adult
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What to do in Queenstown Lakes District

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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 street lined with shops, including a hotel and a cafe, with cars parked on the side.

Arrowtown

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

Glenorchy

A snowboarder in a red plaid jacket and helmet, descending a snowy slope with a backdrop of rugged mountains and a lake.

Treble Cone

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

Cardrona

A dirt trail winding through a hilly landscape with sparse vegetation and rocky outcrops.

Mount Pisa