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Queenstown, on Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's South Island, is a mountain town beneath the Remarkables, set among gold-rush hills and vineyards.

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Queenstown sits on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, a long, deep lake shaped like a lightning bolt, with the jagged Remarkables mountains rising across the water. It began as a gold-rush camp in the 1860s on the Shotover and Arrow rivers, and the lakefront, with its small streets, preserves a few stone buildings from that time. A gondola climbs Bob's Peak for the view over the lake.

Arrowtown, a restored gold-mining village among poplars and willows, glows with autumn colour, and the Kawarau Gorge was the site of the world's first commercial bungy jump. The steamship TSS Earnslaw crosses the lake, and Glenorchy, at the head of the lake, has scenery used in the Lord of the Rings films. Milford Sound, in Fiordland, is a long day's drive away, and Cardrona and the Remarkables have ski fields.

Central Otago is Pinot Noir country, with vineyards at Gibbston and Bannockburn, and venison, lamb and salmon shape the menus. Skiing runs from June to September, and the poplars of Arrowtown turn gold in April.

  • 2 hop-on hop-off routes
  • Free cancellation on 90% of experiences
  • 4.7 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Queenstown

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  1. Number 1

    Lake Wakatipu

    4.818k reviewsfrom $12
  2. Number 2

    Kawarau River

    4.83k reviewsfrom $20
  3. Number 3

    Queenstown Gardens

    4.83k reviewsfrom $5
  4. Number 4

    Kawarau Suspension Bridge

    4.82k reviewsfrom $60
  5. Number 5

    The Remarkables

    4.72k reviewsfrom $12
  6. Number 6

    Coronet Peak

    4.91k reviewsfrom $184
  7. Number 7

    Hollyford Track

    5.0745 reviewsfrom $175
  8. Number 8

    Skippers Canyon

    5.0731 reviewsfrom $97
  9. Number 9

    Shotover River

    4.8594 reviewsfrom $57
  10. Number 10

    Queenstown Hill

    4.9457 reviewsfrom $103

Special offers in Queenstown

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Hop-on hop-off in Queenstown

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Day trips from Queenstown

115

Cruises and boat trips in Queenstown

8

Guided tours in Queenstown

139

Walking and bike tours in Queenstown

24

Food and drink experiences in Queenstown

37

Outdoor and adventure activities in Queenstown

89

Nature and wildlife tours in Queenstown

10

Desert and safari experiences in Queenstown

10

Family days and theme parks in Queenstown

16

Signature experiences in Queenstown

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Questions about Queenstown

What is there to do in Queenstown?
We list 432 experiences in Queenstown. The largest groups are day trips (114), city tours (9).
What are the top attractions in Queenstown?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Queenstown are Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau River, Queenstown Gardens, Kawarau Suspension Bridge.
What is the most popular experience in Queenstown?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 3,735 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Queenstown?
Yes. We list 2 hop-on hop-off bus tours in Queenstown; the most reviewed is "Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown" with 364 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Queenstown take?
The typical experience in Queenstown lasts about 5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 8 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Queenstown?
The operator lists free cancellation on 90% of the 432 experiences we hold for Queenstown. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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