The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown - Eglinton Valley and the Mirror Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,001 reviews · from $216Our pick

Travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a small guided van, with scenic stops, picnic lunch, and a two-hour fiord cruise.

“The day started early and it's quite a long drive there and back but we did get to stop along the way to grab a quick bite. Our guide/driver was Jess and she was awesome! She provided lots of information and history about New Zealand and tried to keep us interested during our long journey. Once we arrived, we did the Milford Sound cruise (which includes lunch on the boat). It was an amazing experience and the views are incredible. This tour provides an easy way to see Milford Sound although if you're prone to car sickness, I would recommend taking something for that as as times it is quite…”

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Te Anau: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

2.Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,611 reviews · 2h 15m · from $77

Cruise Lake Te Anau, walk through rushing limestone caves, and drift beneath hundreds of New Zealand glowworms on this 135-minute tour.

“Amazing! So glad we did this. Alex was s fantastic guide.”

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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

3.Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,792 reviews · from $462

Fly from Queenstown over the Southern Alps, cruise Milford Sound, and return by a different scenic route in this efficient half-day tour.

“Holy cow was this awesome! The beauty of Milford Sound is unmatched. The plane was an amazing way to experience the beauty of the mountains. Our pilot Andrew was incredible and very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was a little crowded, but it was comfortable nonetheless. One of my favorite things we did in NZ!”

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

4.Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,681 reviews · 12 hours · from $162

Review of RealNZ’s Queenstown to Milford Sound coach and cruise, with scenic stops, guide tips, costs, comfort, and practical advice.

“Craig was our driver and he was very good , really safe driver no messing about and was a genuinely nice man.”

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

5.Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · from $123

See Lord of the Rings filming sites near Queenstown and Glenorchy, with private land access, costumes, picnic food, and expert local guides.

“Absolutely beautiful day and tour around the South Island from Queenstown to see so many LOTR film locations, as well as iconic vistas! The road to Glenorchy is a must and we had the best tour guide in Tom who knew so much about the mRead more”

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Queenstown Segway Tour

6.Queenstown Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,235 reviews · from $61Best value

See Queenstown Bay, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown Gardens by Segway with guide Kevin on a fun, practical small-group tour.

“A really great way to see around Queenstown quickly, we did this on our first day and covered so much more ground than walking we could then go back on foot to explore any bits we wanted to see more of. The Segways are a little tricky at first but it doesn't take long to get the hang of riding them. Kevin is a fantastic guide and gives you a quick lesson in the car park before heading off, we went through town and into the Queenstown gardens covering about 10km in 2 hours, we highly recommend this tour - I'm so pleased we did this (moto X bike family)…”

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

7.Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · from $185

Review of the Te Anau to Milford Sound day tour, with small-group transport, scenic stops, morning tea, wildlife, and a two-hour cruise.

“Tanya, our expert guide was so knowlegeable, very entertaining and highly professional. We had a brilliant day. Cant recommend it highly enough. On top of that the lunch provided was delicious. We also welcomed her recommendations for places to eat and shop. Captain Chris also entertaining, and gave us an interesting experience, including a Glacial Facial, for those needing it or wanting it!”

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Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

8.Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 960 reviews · from $80

Cruise Lake Te Anau, walk through rushing underground caves, and see thousands of glow worms on this memorable 2-hour-15-minute tour.

“Educational. Walk safely on a raised walkway above rushing water before entering a punt. Then entered a dark area with little blue constellations of glow worms. magical setting. Educational guide.”

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Queenstown: Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour

9.Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 950 reviews · 3h 30m · from $80

Cruise Lake Whakatipu, visit Walter Peak Farm, meet sheep and alpacas, watch working dogs, and enjoy afternoon tea in rural New Zealand.

“So much fun!! Seeing the animals was excellent -they are all well cared for and enjoyed interacting with people. The sheep dog herding and shearing exhibit was really amazing. The steam boat is really cool. Food was excellent, views beautiful- highly recommend!”

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

10.Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 868 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Review of the Te Anau to Milford Sound coach and cruise, with scenic stops, local guides, picnic lunch, value, and practical tips.

“Brian the coach driver was excellent and so was the boat skipper (I think his name was Jim). Both very knowledgeable and gave really good commentaries. A very enjoyable day all round. Excellent!!!”

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Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

11.Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 842 reviews · from $197

Ride an ATV through Queenstown’s private mountain trails, with expert instruction, full gear, Southern Alps views, and free photos.

“A super fun, quick activity. We had plans to meet with family so we were looking for a fast activity and this was perfect! The view at the top is lovely!”

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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

12.Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 789 reviews · from $152

Review of the Milford Sound coach and cruise from Queenstown, with scenic stops, lunch, guide tips, costs, comfort, weather, and value.

“Mixed review. Not happy with the lunch given. Lunch given at around 2:45pm. Atleast give some good options. The variety of pies could be chicken, veg or steak and cheese. Too poor for the price charged. The travel was good and cruise was lovely. The coach was disappointing as no glass coach. I need a refund. This was not what we were expecting.”

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Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

13.Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · from $185

Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound with a small group, picnic lunch, scenic stops, and a close-up cruise through Fiordland.

“This tour was next level - every part of the day was so well planned and executed, it was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Our guide for the day Jeremy was lovely and incredibly knowledgeable. We stopped at different places along the way and got great knowledge about the history of Milford Sound and the Fiordlands national park. The cruise itself was excellent and awe inspiring (also the packed lunch provided was very hearty, and they catered to my dietary requirements so well). Highly recommend!”

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Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

14.Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 712 reviews · from $192

Explore Milford Sound from Te Anau by minivan, small boat, and short forest walks, with a local guide, picnic lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Amazing day. Wonderful guide. No need to worry about the driving and having the chance to explore quite a few interesting short walking trails to add extra fun to the trip. Smaller boat can take you closer to the waterfalls.”

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Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

15.Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 678 reviews · from $160

Review of the Queenstown to Milford Sound day tour, with coach comfort, scenic stops, cruise details, lunch advice, costs, and practical tips.

“Milford Sound was amazing. The coach driver was fun and very informative. The lunch was a little disappointing, due to bread being soggy after being left in the packet. Ferry ride was fine enjoyed the day.”

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