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Sightseeing Tours in Queenstown
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Private and Luxury
4–5 hours
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$665
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Private and Luxury
4 hours
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Sightseeing Cruises
3–4 hours
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Sightseeing Cruises
1–2 hours
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Sightseeing Cruises
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Sightseeing Cruises
5 hours
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Sightseeing Cruises
6+ hours
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Sightseeing Cruises
3–4 hours
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$149
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1–2 hours
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7–12 hours
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Half-day Tours
4 hours
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On the Water
4 hours
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Beer & Brewery Tours
6–20 hours
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Sightseeing Cruises
5 hours
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Sightseeing Cruises
6+ hours
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4WD Tours
3–4 hours
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3–5 hours
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Private and Luxury
1–2 hours
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E-Bike Tours
3–4 hours
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E-Bike Tours
4–6 hours
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Private and Luxury
1 hour
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Sightseeing Cruises
5 hours
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Private and Luxury
20 minutes
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Full-day Tours
4–5 hours
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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Private and Luxury
1 hour
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Extreme Sports
1–2 hours
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What travellers are saying
- Deepti A1 contributionSebastian the tour guide was fabulous, knowledgeable and funny and allowed lots of time to enjoy scenery without commentaryWritten 21 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heath A5 contributionsAwesome experience flying over the southern alps with Andrew our pilot who made us feel welcome, safe, informed and amused! His local knowledge of mountains, lakes, geoligy and history was fascinating. The Pure Milford cruise through the fjords was astounding, and we jagged some beautiful weather conditions. Trip home was quick and direct, very thankful to be on the Cessna rather than a coach ... highly recommend True South and Milford Sound!Written 21 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julie R1 contributionAmy made this tour amazing! She had so many great stories & spoke clearly to soak it all in. She made the tour exciting & upbeat with her tone. She was always willing to take our picture & help us recreate anything.
The lamington/cookies were delicious. The costumes were fun, even if you aren't into cosplay/dressing up. Overall just a fun 1/2 day tour to see the beautiful of Glenochy, even if you don't love LOTRs. We love the LOTRs movies & enjoyed all of the little things incorporated into this tour.Written 20 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - World Traveller - Australian😎Brisbane, Australia237 contributionsThis relic of a bygone era is amazing.
Kept in its original state, it was amazing to explore the entire vessel and watch as the 1912 era engine room came to life.
The hardest workers on the ship were in the boiler room. Shovelling like, real coal, into like, a real fire, to heat the boiler which power the engines.
The various rooms and decks are there to explore during the journey. We actually talked to people and they actually talked back.
The food and entertainment at Walter Peak Station was well organised, very tasty and in abundance.
Overall a great day out!Written 15 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bill and Lisa17 contributionsHad a great time. Dan was our Captain. He was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about the Lake and the surrounding area. The 90-minute cruise was also very relaxing.Written 20 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SirRylWashington DC, DC43 contributionsI had the pleasure of flying with Glenorchy Air on the Fly Cruise Fly package, and wow — unquestionably one of the highlights of my holiday in New Zealand. The pilot, Jim, was professional and communicated/pointed out highlights along the way without being over-talkative in the slightest. Everything was seamless, efficient, and user-friendly, from the online reservations process, to the weather check call, to the checkin at the counter on the day of the flight. I had a phenomenal experience and highly recommend booking with Glenorchy Air for a phenomenal flying experience. Shoutout to Jim, Ivan, and the rest of the team!Written 21 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maria M1 contributionOur flight in the morning could not land and we were rescheduled immediately and all of our changes were very smooth
The experience was fabulous
Worth the waitWritten 14 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jane A1 contributionWhole experience was fabulous, Martin our guide was so informative and the views were incredible. We were so lucky with the weather too. Mini bus to Milford Sound, boat trip then scenic flight back to Queenstown. The whole operation was so slick and well timed and the pilot met us at the boat and took us to her plane! And a mini bus met us at the plane and took us back to town. Amazing day!Written 18 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Simon BRugby, UK21 contributionsThe Earnslaw is a genuinely historic ship, with the sights and smells of early 20th century steam. The family tour and demonstration was fairly limited in scale, but that’s fine - we didn’t want hours of presentation. “Cream tea” perhaps oversells what is on offer, it was fairly basic and not what you would except from that term in the UK, but it was fine.Written 5 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- quiller003Shrewsbury, UK290 contributionsWe did a trip up the lake and back on this grand old steamship, which was beautifully fitted out in the style of the early 20th century. The scenery of Lake Wakatipu is awesome, and I liked that you could look down into the engine room to see the engines at work; we even got chance to chat to the Chief engineer - a man who clearly loves his job!Written 20 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark H13 contributionsThis package consisted of a coach trip through Fiordland National Park, and a 2-hour boat cruise on Milford Sound, total duration about 13 hours.
The coach was very comfortable, with recliner seats slightly angled towards the windows, and a glass roof allowing panoramic views even in steep sided valleys.
Our driver and guide Mykaylah was excellent, and her interesting and informative commentary was balanced with periods of silence so that we didn’t suffer from information overload. It must be very difficult to drive and talk at the same time, but she managed it extremely well.
Big thanks also to her colleague Peanut who, although not formally on duty, was happy to chat and give lots of other interesting details.
The boat cruise was also excellent. Our departure wasn’t busy, so there was plenty of room to move around and get good vantage points. The weather was perfect and the water calm, and the stunning scenery lived up to all our hopes and expectations.
Huge thanks to RealNZ and Mykaylah & Peanut for giving us a day out which will live long in our memories. Highly recommended!Written 17 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rohan B1 contributionIan was one of the best tour guides I’ve had. His knowledge and passion on Tolkien, LoR and Middle Earth was delightful to be a part of. Am going to be rewatching the film series on my flight back home! Would recommend to anyoneWritten 21 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rebecca O2 contributionsWe did a few jet boat experiences during our recent holiday and this was by far our favourite. We loved the commentary throughtout the experience and learning about the area. Our guide Pedro was fantastic. He was conscientious, knowledgeable and funny. Do yourself a favour and book this experience, you won't regret it.Written 12 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NorthStar429943282074 contributionsHad a brilliant day looked after and lead by George our driver. Good banter and informative information needed throughout the day to get the most value and memorable experience (keeping wine filled adults must be hard at times lol).Written 21 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tracy POgden, UT12 contributionsExcellent day. Everything was orchestrated to the last detail. Orientation brief. Pilot commentary during the flight. Direct transfers from plane to bus to boat. No waiting in public lines. Cruise included tea,coffee and a hot muffin. We saw seal, dolphins and waterfalls. A very efficient way to see this spectacular feature in half a day.Written 21 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
