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Queenstown
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Where Queenstown sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 418
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
Queenstown sits in South Island, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 418 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Queenstown
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Queenstown
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Queenstown
Queenstown's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Queenstown's most-visited sights
- MorningLake Wakatipu78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayKawarau Suspension Bridge43 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonKawarau River21 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPremium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from QueenstownTakes about 13 hours.
2 days in Queenstown
Queenstown's most-visited sights · More of Queenstown's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Queenstown's most-visited sights
- MorningLake Wakatipu78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayKawarau Suspension Bridge43 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonKawarau River21 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPremium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from QueenstownTakes about 13 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Queenstown's top sights
- MorningSkyline Queenstown16 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCoronet Peak15 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadMilford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from QueenstownTakes about 4.5 hours.
3 days in Queenstown
Queenstown's most-visited sights · More of Queenstown's top sights · Day trip to Wanaka
- 1
Day 1
Queenstown's most-visited sights
- MorningLake Wakatipu78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayKawarau Suspension Bridge43 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonKawarau River21 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPremium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from QueenstownTakes about 13 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Queenstown's top sights
- MorningSkyline Queenstown16 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCoronet Peak15 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadMilford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from QueenstownTakes about 4.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Wanaka
- Early startHead to WanakaAbout 52 km from Queenstown — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Queenstown
Queenstown's most-visited sights · More of Queenstown's top sights · Day trip to Wanaka · More of Queenstown's top sights · Day trip to Fiordland & Milford Sound
- 1
Day 1
Queenstown's most-visited sights
- MorningLake Wakatipu78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayKawarau Suspension Bridge43 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonKawarau River21 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPremium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from QueenstownTakes about 13 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Queenstown's top sights
- MorningSkyline Queenstown16 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCoronet Peak15 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadMilford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from QueenstownTakes about 4.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Wanaka
- Early startHead to WanakaAbout 52 km from Queenstown — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Queenstown's top sights
- MorningSkippers Canyon13 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonThe Remarkables10 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadWalter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake CruiseTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Fiordland & Milford Sound
- Early startHead to Fiordland & Milford SoundAbout 70 km from Queenstown — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Queenstown
Queenstown's most-visited sights · More of Queenstown's top sights · Day trip to Wanaka · More of Queenstown's top sights · Day trip to Fiordland & Milford Sound · Day trip to Te Anau · Day trip to Mount Kenya National Park
- 1
Day 1
Queenstown's most-visited sights
- MorningLake Wakatipu78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayKawarau Suspension Bridge43 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonKawarau River21 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPremium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from QueenstownTakes about 13 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Queenstown's top sights
- MorningSkyline Queenstown16 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCoronet Peak15 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadMilford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from QueenstownTakes about 4.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Wanaka
- Early startHead to WanakaAbout 52 km from Queenstown — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Queenstown's top sights
- MorningSkippers Canyon13 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonThe Remarkables10 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadWalter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake CruiseTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Fiordland & Milford Sound
- Early startHead to Fiordland & Milford SoundAbout 70 km from Queenstown — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Te Anau
- Early startHead to Te AnauAbout 85 km from Queenstown — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Mount Kenya National Park
- Early startHead to Mount Kenya National ParkAbout 124 km from Queenstown — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Queenstown
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
4.9 (3,642)13h
Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions!…
from $219.41 / personView details
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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
4.9 (2,184)4h 30m
Take an Trip Advisor award-winning scenic flight to Milford Sound, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Leave the queues behind and see it the way it deserves to be seen — from the air, then from the ocean. We will fly you…
from $472.71 / personView details
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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise
4.8 (1,369)3h 30m
A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm demonstration and a delicious BBQ Lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead. The rural…
from $100.49 / personView details
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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
4.7 (959)12h
Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, and spill the secrets of their beautiful backyard as you travel…
from $163.52 / personView details
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Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
4.9 (2,643)13h
Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This globally award…
from $249.14 / personView details
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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
4.8 (2,841)25 min
Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!
from $121.36 / personView details
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