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Things to Do in Queenstown This Summer
Summer in Queenstown ushers in long days and plenty of sunshine, so travelers can expect warm weather between December and February. Those temperatures are perfect for outdoor exploring, and adventures abound from the mountains to the edge of Lake Wakatipu. Here’s how to make the most of a summer trip to Queenstown.
- Cruise Milford Sound on a sightseeing cruise.
- Enjoy late-evening light from the Queenstown Skyline Gondola.
- Get aerial views of Fiordland National Park on a scenic flight.
- Paddle the turquoise Dart River in an inflatable “funyak.”
- Dare yourself to try a tandem skydive with unmatched views.
- Board a high-speed jet boat on the gorgeous Shotover River.
- Cruise Doubtful Sound to see an even-more-remote side of Otago.
- Follow in Frodo’s footsteps on a Lord of the Rings tour.
- Try a zipline experience starting at the Skyline Gondola summit.
- Join an Otago wine tour to see vines heavy with ripening grapes.
9 Tours and Activities
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, New Zealand
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Take a jet boat ride on the Shotover River during an extreme ride, and make use of transport from Queenstown. Experience adrenaline-fueled fun as the jet boat skims the water’s surface at high speed and fishtails into 360-degree spins. Hold on tight as the captain maneuvers the jet boat over rapids and through narrow canyons during one heart-pounding adventure you won’t soon forget.
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Milford Sound Coach Tour with Lunch from Queenstown
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Upon reaching Milford Sound, board a luxurious catamaran. Peer through panoramic windows of a luxury coach while you travel through the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park with a guide, before a memorable sightseeing cruise by Mitre Peak and the magnificent cliff-side waterfalls of Milford Sound.
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Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown - Includes 4 Vineyards, Lunch & Wine
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Pair the fine wines of Central Otago with a gourmet lunch platter on this small-group wine-tasting tour from Queenstown. Visit at boutique wineries during your tour and drive through verdant valleys and vine-clad foothills rich in gold mining history. Numbers are limited to 12 people to ensure an intimate experience with other wine lovers.
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Southern Glacier Experience Helicopter Flight from Queenstown
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Take to the skies on a 50-minute Queenstown helicopter flight that includes a snow landing on Jura Glacier. Soar above Lake Wakatipu’s northern shores and discover unparalleled views of New Zealand’s Southern Alps from an aerial perspective. After your pilot lands atop the glacier, snap photos of surrounding alpine peaks, such as Mt Aspiring, before the return helicopter ride over glacier-fed lakes and the Rees and Dart River valleys.
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TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Farm Experience with Afternoon Tea
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Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the TSS ‘Earnslaw,’ a vintage steamship. Stroll the lakeside gardens and enjoy a traditional morning or afternoon tea and take a walking tour of the farm. You’ll watch sheepdogs in action and see sheep shearing demonstrations. Treat yourself to home-baked goods and alpine views of the Remarkables mountain range. Savor a delicious afternoon tea and an amble through lakeside gardens before heading back to Queenstown by boat.
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Dart River 'Funyak' Canoe plus Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown
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This full-day adventure includes a 'funyak' (inflatable canoe) and jet boat ride on the Dart River, situated amid the untamed beauty of UNESCO-listed Mount Aspiring National Park. Travel by coach from Queenstown to Glenorchy, where you speed upriver on a thrilling jet boat before climbing aboard an easy-to-handle funyak. No previous experience is necessary and you paddle with several passengers in a flotilla behind your guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off plus picnic lunch and all equipment are included.
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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
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Join a Doubtful Sound cruise from Queenstown and discover this alpine gem nestled in the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park. Traveling by coach, take a ferry across Lake Manapouri and cross over Wilmot Pass for your catamaran cruise. Admire the fiord’s vivid beauty as you search for dolphins, fur seals, and penguins amid a dramatic landscape of soaring granite peaks and crystal-clear waters.
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Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
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Soar through the Queenstown forest on the world’s steepest tree-to-tree zipline, plunging 30 stories down from the Skyline Gondola summit on this exciting tour. Test yourself on two ziplines that finish with a 21-meter drop. Tone down the adrenaline a notch on a longer course, perfect for families with kids aged six and up. Expert guides supervise your launch from each aerial platform, so all you have to do is take in the panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and the snow-capped Remarkables mountain range.
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Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour
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Visit ‘The Lord of the Rings’ filming locations in Glenorchy, traveling by 4WD with an informative guide. Departing Queenstown for Middle-earth in the morning or afternoon, this half-day tour includes stunning countryside landscapes chosen by director Peter Jackson. See where famous scenes were filmed, such as the Fortress of Isengard, Lothlorien, Ithilien Camp and Forest of Amon Hen. Enjoy light refreshments and personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to six passengers per vehicle.
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