Activities and Attractions
Queenstown

Queenstown New Zealand offers a wide range of tourist attractions and activities for visitors. Outdoor recreation, adventure activities, attractions for all ages & interests, wildlife & nature, restaurants & cafes, entertainment and shopping. Other tourism related services in Queenstown include venues for functions, conferences and weddings and professional organisers.

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The Queenstown & Wakatipu Region includes Queenstown, Frankton, Arrowtown, Gibbston, Glenorchy and Kingston. To find listings in specific areas of Queenstown, please select a sub region from the list below. For tourism services in Wanaka, please go to the Wanaka Travel Guide

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Chapel by the Lake
A truly stunning and unique wedding venue overlooking Lake Hayes near Queenstown
Stoneridge Estate offers a choice of romantic wedding settings - authentic stone Chapel, beautiful water gardens and vineyard with superb views. Perfect for intimate weddings or larger groups. Reception venue, exquisite wine & food and professional wedding planner on-site.
In Central Queenstown Weddings
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Chapel by the Lake A truly stunning and unique wedding venue overlooking Lake Hayes near Queenstown
Stoneridge Estate
5 star boutique B&B Lodge & Functions Venue overlooking Lake Hayes
Luxury bed and breakfast accommodation with panoramic lake and mountain views in a romantic and tranquil setting overlooking our boutique vineyard and water gardens, just 15 minutes from Queenstown. Self contained private holiday cottage ideal for honeymooners. Stunning purpose built functions & conference venue.
In Central Queenstown Conferences & Functions
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Stoneridge Estate 5 star boutique B&B Lodge & Functions Venue overlooking Lake Hayes
Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters
Exciting scenic flights and helicopter excursions
Milford Sound flightseeing, Lord of the Rings flights with the pilots who filmed the trilogy, guided heli-hikes, heli skiing, heli-fishing, charter flights and heli weddings. We have exclusive landing rights in some spectacular locations around Queenstown.
In Queenstown Wide Fishing and in Queenstown Wide Other Air Adventures and in Queenstown Wide Scenic Flights and in Queenstown Wide Snow & Mountains and in Queenstown Wide Weddings
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Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters Exciting scenic flights and helicopter excursions
NZONE Skydive
Tandem skydive from 15,000ft over Queenstown and Rotorua.
Operating since 1990, NZONE Skydive are celebrating over 20 years of skydiving in New Zealand, having jumped over 180,000 tandems to date. Jump in Queenstown or Rotorua, over some of the most scenic landscapes in the world! Plus, take your memories home with the most comprehensive photo pack in New Zealand!
In Central Queenstown Skydiving
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NZONE Skydive Tandem skydive from 15,000ft over Queenstown and Rotorua.
Festival of Colour Wanaka 16-21 April 2013
A celebration of the arts, music, theatre, dance and film.
The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour is a biennial celebration of the arts. Six exciting days and nights of astounding performances and inspiring exhibitions set against the spectacular autumnal backdrop of the Southern Lakes. The festival programme includes music, theatre & dance, visual arts, Schoolfest, street performers & more.
In Queenstown Wide Entertainment
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Festival of Colour Wanaka 16-21 April 2013 A celebration of the arts, music, theatre, dance and film.
Queenstown Winter Festival 22 June-1 July 2012
The Southern Hemisphere's biggest winter party
The annual American Express Queenstown Winter Festival celebrates the beginning of winter with a jam packed 10 day programme featuring some hilarious, possibly outrageous and definitely unique Queenstown events both on the ski slopes and downtown. A great time to visit Queenstown.
In Queenstown Wide Attractions
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Queenstown Winter Festival 22 June-1 July 2012 The Southern Hemisphere's biggest winter party
Pure New Zealand Winter Games Queenstown Aug 2011
Elite winter sports competition & spectacle
The biggest winter sports event outside the Winter Olympics held during August in Otago NZ. 10 days of thrilling competitions featuring world class athletes in 26 snow sports from snowboarding to figure skating and off-snow activities & entertainment in downtown Queenstown & Wanaka.
In Queenstown Wide Snow & Mountains
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Winter Games NZ - Snowboarding Coronet Peak - click for more
ASB Queenstown Jazzfest 20-24 October 2011
5 days of fantastic music, over 50 bands & 150 performers
The annual ASB Queenstown Jazzfest is Queenstown's major springtime event. It brings music to the masses in a 5 day live music celebration which showcases a breadth of jazz styles from New Zealand and around the world. Soak up the jazz music and atmosphere or enter the Jumpstart Jazz Competition for talented young musicians.
In Central Queenstown Entertainment
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ASB Queenstown Jazzfest 20-24 October 2011 5 days of fantastic music, over 50 bands & 150 performers
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters Queenstown & Milford Sound
Helicopter tours & flightseeing
Awesome scenic helicopter flights of mountains, lakes and glaciers in and around Queenstown, Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park with glacier and snow landings. Private charters for wilderness fishing & hunting, heli-skiing, heli weddings and conference & incentive groups.
In Queenstown Wide Scenic Flights
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Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters Queenstown & Milford Sound Helicopter tours & flightseeing
Skyline Queenstown
A 'must see' tourist attraction during your Queenstown vacation.
Ride the gondola cableway to the top of Bob's Peak with spectacular views overlooking Queenstown. Enjoy a six course Taste New Zealand buffet, lounge bar and café facilities and the Luge, an exciting adventure ride for all the family. Open 365 days.
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Skyline Queenstown A 'must see' tourist attraction during your Queenstown vacation.
Queenstown Weddings
With the beautiful setting of river and mountains, flower filled areas in the
garden for your photographs and wide expanse of manicured lawn, what could be a more idyllic wedding location in Queenstown. Realistically priced small wedding package available, also options for larger weddings with accommodation included.
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Queenstown Weddings With the beautiful setting of river and mountains, flower filled areas in the
SKYCITY Queenstown Casino
The perfect place for a big night out!
Experience the excitement of playing casino games with 86 gaming machines and 8 gaming tables, including blackjack, roulette, baccarat and poker. Enjoy the free live entertainment line up and taste great value food at Wild Thyme Bar and Restaurant. R20.
In Central Queenstown Entertainment
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SKYCITY Queenstown Casino The perfect place for a big night out!
Canyons Lodge, Marquee Wedding Venue
With a magnificent backdrop of mountains, giant poplars and
winding river canyon. Combined with the stunning views are acres of sweeping lawns, expansive decks and grand wedding marquee, all which make The Canyons Lodge the perfect place for that very special day.
In Central Queenstown Weddings
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Canyons Lodge, Marquee Wedding Venue With a magnificent backdrop of mountains, giant poplars and
Garden Tours Queenstown fun, informative, personalised tour of four private residential gardens
Queenstown's leading adventure operators  - jetboating, bungy, skydiving, rafting, adventure combos
Skydive Paradise, Glenorchy, Queenstown Skydive over the most breathtaking scenery in the world
Vertigo Bikes, Queenstown Guided heli-biking and mountain biking, Queenstown
Queenstown Wedding Video Ltd Capture the beauty of your wedding day forever.
Designer Days creative customised group tours, 2-80 pax, conference, incentive & special interest
Easyski.co.nz Queenstown & Wanaka ski packages and holidays.
Harris Mountains Heli Ski Daily heli skiing options in Wanaka, Queenstown and Mount Cook.

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Appellation Central Wine Tours
Priced from: $165
The Central Otago wine country spreads from the outskirts of Queenstown's Wakatipu Basin through picturesque... . . . .
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Appellation Central  Wine Tours
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
Priced from: $200
Queenstown is New Zealand's famous alpine resort with the big reputation. But here we especially... . . . .
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Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
Info & Track
Priced from: $115
Based in central Queenstown, Info and Track is the one-stop-shop for all your Queenstown transport... . . . .
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Info & Track
Queenstown Half Day Highlights Tour
Priced from: $95
Departures Daily October- April (Except for Xmas Day 25 December) Departs Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and... . . . .
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Queenstown Half Day Highlights Tour
Bike Queenstown
Priced from: $110
Bike Queenstown is a full service bike rental operator specializing in high quality trail and... . . . .
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Bike Queenstown
Mountainland Rovers Limited
Priced from: $159
The small settlement of Glenorchy sits on the far Northern Shore of Lake Wakatipu and... . . . .
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Mountainland Rovers Limited
Rail Trail Active
Priced from: $148
Everything is provided for you from pick up to drop off! 1/2 and full... . . . .
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Rail Trail Active
Big Picture Wine Queenstown
Priced from: $30
Thrill yourself and your friends with Queenstown's Essential Wine Adventure! Big Picture Wine... . . . .
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Big Picture Wine Queenstown
Queenstown Golf Club
Priced from: $25
Surrounded by the sparkling clean waters of the Lake Wakatipu, we are located at the... . . . .
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Queenstown Golf Club
Ziptrek Ecotours
Priced from: $129
The latest thrill-seeking activity to hit Queenstown, Ziptrek Ecotours is a spectacular and exhilarating flying... . . . .
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Ziptrek Ecotours
Queenstown Wine Trail
Priced from: $129
Making wine personal? join Queenstown's original wine tour for wine tasting and sightseeing in New... . . . .
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Queenstown Wine Trail
Kawarau Jet
Priced from: $110
Welcome to Kawarau Jet You can step onto a big yellow Kawarau... . . . .
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Kawarau Jet
Queenstown Lake Cruises
Priced from: $25
Departs: Southern Discoveries Lakefront Kiosk, opposite Patagonia Chocolates, Queenstown Lake Wakatipu is spectacular... . . . .
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Queenstown Lake Cruises
Shotover Jet
Priced from: $113
Shotover Jet had its origins in 1965 when the first jet boat operations began on... . . . .
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Shotover Jet
South Island Trout Stalkers New Zealand
Priced from: $450
Gordy (Gordon Watson) and Jimmy (Jim Edwards) operate guided fly-fishing trips based from Queenstown and... . . . .
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South Island Trout Stalkers New Zealand
Nzone Queenstown
Priced from: $269
It takes a certain kind of person to jump from an aircraft at 15,000ft into... . . . .
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Nzone Queenstown

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