Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour
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May 2026
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Thomas was a super tour guide. His knowledge of the region was excellent and such a happy young man, nothing was too much trouble. Thanks a million
Great tour with fun and informative guides. well worth it for your first day in Queenstown.
What you can expect
Join the Best of Queenstown Tour to experience the best that the town has to offer! Queenstown offers an abundance of breathtaking views, activities to tick off the bucket list and stunning places to see. With so much to see and do it can be hard to fit it all in during your holiday, so let our tour guides show you their hand picked locations of the best that the town has to offer on an amazing half day tour.
Starting your day with a central Queenstown pick up, your knowledgeable guide will whisk you away in the luxurious Mercedes vans. To begin with you will visit a stunning observation point where you will have the chance to take in the best panoramic views in Queenstown. Don't forget to pack your camera as this will be a view you want to capture for years to come! You will then head down to the Shotover River to watch customers cling on for dear life as they race through the canyon on the Shotover Jet. Next your guide will take you to the quaint gold mining township of Arrowtown where you will have time to explore the charming location, browsing the shops, enjoying some of the delicious food on offer or even turning your hand to gold mining at Dudley's Cottage.
Your next stop is in the Gibbston Valley at the infamous Kawarau Bridge, home of the world's first commercial bungy operation, ran by the main man of bungy jumping AJ Hackett. Here you will have the chance to watch the brave bungy jumpers as well as take in the scenery used in the filming of Lord of the Rings.
After all the excitement of watching the bungy jump you will head to Stoneridge Estate, a cellar door with stunning gardens and incredible views over Lake Hayes and the mountains beyond. At the cellar door you can sample some local wines (non-alcoholic substitutes available) and enjoy a shared cheeseboard.
And if all that wasn't enough your tour will finish up with a thirty minute scenic boat cruise across Lake Wakatipu, ending at the wharf in central Queenstown. So sit back, relax and let the guides show you the best that Queenstown has to offer.
Location
What you need to know
- Return transfers from central Queenstown
- Guided tour with knowledgeable local guide
- Visit Arrowtown with time to explore
- Birds eye view of Queenstown & Lord of the Rings Locations
- Stop off at Kawarau Bridge & watch the bungy jumpers
- Watch passengers on the Shotover Jet whizz down the Shotover River
- Wine tasting at a beautiful cellar door (non alcoholic drinks available)
- 30 minute scenic boat cruise on Lake Wakatipu
- Morning/afternoon tea of shared platters
- Photo opportunities
- Complimentary bottled water
- Transport via luxury Mercedes van with complimentary wifi on board
- Allow 4 hours
- 8.30am (additional 2pm departure on Mondays & Tuesdays)
- Departs from the Station Building on the corner of Shotover & Camp Streets
- Operates daily in summer (Oct-Apr)
- Is there transport from Queenstown accommodation for the Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour?There is no transport from Queenstown accommodation for the Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour. However the pick-up point for this trip is a short 5-minute walk from your most central hotels, at the Station Building on the corner of Shotover and Camp Street.
- Wear sturdy shoes & bring a warm top
- All children are welcome, child rates apply 0-15yrs
- Don't forget your camera!
Recent reviews
Thomas was a super tour guide. His knowledge of the region was excellent and such a happy young man, nothing was too much trouble. Thanks a million
Great tour with fun and informative guides. well worth it for your first day in Queenstown.
Tour guide was lovely, very knowledgeable. Unfortunately like most of Queenstown, its all about selling more products. Sometimes we just want to see what we paid for instead of feeling that we have to buy more of other things. Arrowtown was very expensive to the norm. Scenery wise, most beautiful. A lovely tour to do.
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- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 25751
- This experience is supplied by Altitude Tours Tour Departing Queenstown