What to do in Queenstown Lakes District

Activities, attractions and tours

A boat docked at a pier with mountains in the background.
A calm lake with mountains in the background and a single tree in the center.
A lake surrounded by mountains, a small boat with people, and a clear blue sky.
A lake surrounded by mountains, a small town, and a clear sky.
A coastal town with a lake surrounded by mountains, a small island, and dense forested areas.

Things to do

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

฿1,508
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

฿2,080
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

฿2,293
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

฿1,240
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

฿3,339
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Queenstown: Clay Target Shooting Experience

Queenstown: Clay Target Shooting Experience

฿2,843
per adult
Queenstown: Clay Target Shooting Experience
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

฿4,220
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Queenstown: Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Ticket

Queenstown: Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Ticket

฿936
per adult
Queenstown: Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Ticket
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

฿3,895
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 106 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,528 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿6,236 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Activity duration is 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,435 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 112 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿7,272 per adult
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Attractions

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QUEENSTOWN ICE BAR - Queenstown’s Premium Ice Bar Experience

QUEENSTOWN ICE BAR - Queenstown’s Premium Ice Bar Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.8 out of 10 with 36 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,247 per adult
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What to do in Queenstown Lakes District

Stay near popular Queenstown Lakes District attractions

A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.

Skyline Queenstown

9.2/10 (3,768 reviews)
Take one of the world’s steepest cable-car rides to the top of picturesque Bob’s Peak for views across Lake Wakatipu and beyond.
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Day trip destinations from Queenstown Lakes District

A calm lake surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.

Wānaka

A mountainous town with a lake, surrounded by forest and clouds.

Queenstown

A coastal town with mountains in the background and a body of water in the foreground.

Arthur's Point

A street lined with shops, including a hotel and a cafe, with cars parked on the side.

Arrowtown

A beach with turquoise water, people walking, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Glenorchy

A lake surrounded by mountains and rocky shores.

Lake Hawea

A clear river with large rocks, lush green trees, and a mountain in the background.

Fiordland National Park

A country cafe named TARRAS with a sign for The Merino Shop.

Tarras