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Best of Queenstown Tour

ADULT
From NZD $219
CHILD (0-15YRS)
From NZD $119
DURATION
Half Day: 4.5 hours
(AM & PM departures)

More than just a scenic tour. Explore Queenstown’s top spots and iconic locations with a wine tasting and boat cruise included.

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  • Views over Lake Wakatipu looking at Cecil Peak
  • Jet boating on the Shotover River
  • Shopping in Arrowtown
  • Feed that sweet tooth in Arrowtown
  • Bungy jumping in Queenstown
  • Shotover River
  • Vines in Central Otago
  • Boat Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

    • Let the locals take you for a spin.

    Departing daily from central Queenstown at 8.30am and afternoon departures on Mondays & Tuesdays.

    We believe that no trip to Queenstown is complete without taking in some incredible views, visiting Arrowtown, sampling tasty local wine and getting out on the water so we’ve hand-picked the top local spots.

    Our Best of Queenstown sightseeing has a convenient central Queenstown pick-up. Join us for a fully-guided sightseeing tour in a premium vehicle with complimentary wifi. Your first stop is an incredible observation point above lake Wakatipu with incredible views down the lake and of the Remarkables mountain range. Arguably best panoramic views in Queenstown.

    Next you will head to Arthurs Point where you will see the Edith Cavell Bridge and the Shotover River, rich with gold mining history and home to the worlds most exciting jet boat ride.

    After capturing some incredible photos, you’ll continue your tour of wider Queenstown, heading to charming township of Arrowtown, where you can explore this quite town. With approx. 45 minutes to explore, grab a coffee from a local cafe or a drink at the Fork and Tap, stroll the Main Street and shops, or try your hand in gold panning.

    After Arrowtown, you’ll travel to the Gibbston region and visit the world’s first commercial bungy jump offering entertaining spectating and the opportunity to jump – at an additional cost. The region is also home to some Lord of the Rings film locations and is famous for its world class wines.

    We will head to a local cellar door where you can enjoy wine tasting and cheeseboard (non-alcoholic substitutes available) at a local winery in a beautiful setting with views over the vines.

    We’re not finished yet – on the way back to Queenstown transfer from land to lake with a picturesque thirty minute scenic boat cruise on Lake Wakatipu ending back where you started your tour, in the heart of town.

    This is the perfect tour for those visiting Queenstown for the first tome or tight on time – hit the best spot

    Tour Overview.

    Best of Queenstown Tour

    ADULT
    From NZD $219
    CHILD (0-15YRS)
    From NZD $119

    More than just a scenic tour. Explore Queenstown’s top spots and iconic locations with a wine tasting and boat cruise included.

    Book this Tour
    Gift Card
    Shared cheeseboards & wine tasting
    Half day, from 8.30am daily & 2:00pm Mon & Tues
    30 minute scenic boat cruise on Lake Whakatipu
    Central Queenstown Pick Up
    Complimentary wifi
    Tour Video
    TRANSPORT

    Travel in premium Gold-class.

    Our Mercedes vans are fully equipped with panoramic windows for superior viewing with complimentary wifi and videos onboard so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.

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    EXTRA PERKS

    Enjoy a Wine Tasting & Boat Cruise

    Experience a guided wine tasting and cheese pairing at a top cellar door in Gibbston. End the tour on a high with a Lake Cruise from Frankton back to central Queenstown.
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    The people have spoken

    The Right Balance! It was the right amount of activities and variation for a 1/2 day tour. Our guide Anna was passionate and informative about the region. The wine/cheese tasting was delightful and the setting was lovely. Arrowtown brought another perspective. The Bungee Center and Shotover sites provided a glimpse of the love New Zealanders have for extreme sport! Scenic boat ride back was a reflective experience to settle you back in to town. Fun day!
    - Gladys_F
    Short on time? This is a good way to experience Queenstown in a crunch. Our guide was fantastic. She takes pride in showing her gorgeous town. This is a variety of experiences, not just on a coach. It includes a boat ride and highlights of the lakeside residences and visit to a winery in Gibbston Valley. Wine tasting is also part of this experience. A must do when in Queenstown.
    - Ross_H
    "Remarkable" Experience. This was my family's favourite tour while in Queenstown. Our guide Lily was absolutely brilliant. She was so much fun, great conversationist and so knowledgeable about literally everything. She even knew what the seiche was when I asked about it and explained it better than Google! The sights were amazing all around. Arrowtown was a delightful little stop. We had a beautiful wine tasting at The Church winery. Our hostess, Trish, was hilarious and even kept my 6 year old son entertained. The bungee bridge was great to watch and the view was stunning. And to finish it off we got to jump on the boat with Captain Neville for our ride back to town. He was a hoot and the boat ride was my son's favourite part of the day. It was an awesome experience and great memories were made. I highly recommend.
    - Weetau_O
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    Queenstown Tour FAQ's

    The Best of Queenstown Tour operates in all weather conditions. If the boat cannot operate due to weather, you’ll receive complimentary entry to Time Tripper.

    We pick up and drop off from the Station Information Centre, Cnr Camp and Shotover Streets. Which is right downtown Queenstown – very central.

    During our time in Arrowtown, you’ll have free time to explore the quaint village and its charming shops, stop for a coffee, or even try your hand at gold panning—the choice is yours

    The minimum numbers we need to confirm a tour is 3, the maximum we will take is 14 people in one vehicle.

    There’s no minimum age for the tour; it’s a family-friendly experience, perfect for all ages. At the winery stop, non-alcoholic drinks are available for anyone under 18 or those who prefer not to drink.