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Queenstown Hidden Gem Attractions

Queenstown Hidden Gem Activities

Best Queenstown Hidden Gem Attractions

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24 places sorted by traveller favourites
  • quarter of the way around

1. Moke Lake

371
Bodies of Water
by georgiar251
The lake is stunning, reflections of the surrounding mountains and amazing colours.
  • Chard Farm from across the river

2. Chard Farm Winery

316
Wineries & Vineyards
by MadalynH7
Very worthwhile as the winery is in a delightful setting, and the wine tasting very relaxed, and wines very tasty.
  • The outside

3. Wet Jacket Winery

167
Wineries & Vineyards
by jcnick
What a great afternoon - enjoyed (delicious!) cheese and wine tastings before relaxing on the bean bags in the sun.
  • Our brand new Cessna Grand Caravan making its way across the Dart River

4. Glenorchy Air

1,401
Air Tours
by 666ericv
Great experience with excellent scenery - mostly snow-capped peaks on the first half and lush fjords on second half.
  • Logo

5. True South Flights

567
Air Tours
by Traveler330771
Awesome trip today, thanks Mike for the fantastic trip to Milford Sound!! Highly recommend True South Flights!!
  • Milford Sound Flights with Air Milford

6. Air Milford

1,727
Air Tours
by allang042018
Excellent aircraft (Cessna Caravan) flight offering superb views from Queenstown, over snow mountains, with interesti...
  • Off Road Adventures Queenstown

7. Off Road Adventures

1,603
Multi-day Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
by SandyBeard
Awesome tour / experience fantastic guides Matt Shane and Brendan ..great banter great jokes pushing the boun...
  • Jetboating the Shotover river

8. Skippers Canyon Jet

1,330
Nature & Wildlife Tours • Speed Boats Tours
by Willsy67
The jetboat ride is stunning through magnificent scenery, canyons and an awesome thrill.
  • The Remarkables, Queenstown

9. Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

765
Helicopter Tours • Air Tours
by trurab
This was a fantastic experience, amazing scenery flying through the Southern Alps and spectacular Milford Sound.
  • Stunning views from New Zealand most scenic highway

10. Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of the Rings Tours

773
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Film & TV Tours
by cprestwidge
Fantastic scenery, awesome photos, great tour guide, ( Kate), kids loved it, a really great experience.
  • The Group Challenge

11. Break One

633
Shooting Ranges
by chanellc2013
My best friend and I booked the tour for a bit of fun and a try at shooting, and this experience massively exceeded a...
  • Glacier landing on Jura Glacier

12. Over The Top - The Helicopter Company

278
Helicopter Tours • Air Tours
by JuliaB154
... and reassuring , with a sprinkle of humour throughout the wonderful commentary about the incredible scenery we saw.
  • Queenstown Gardens

13. Segway on Q

1,052
City Tours • Segway Tours
by BenEdwards2007
Mig was a great guide who showed us the ropes and was funny we learnt fast and then we had good fun thanks Migs
  • One of the many amazing views!

14. Moonlight Stables

240
Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours
by W4lk3r
Amazing people, spectacular scenery and beautiful horses with the coffee and yarn after the ride being almost as enjo...
  • Our family starting our trip

15. Family Adventures

426
River Rafting & Tubing
by nutsandyoda
... the amazing river we came to a stop to jump off some rocks and into the water it was impeccable with all of the w...
  • Key summit on day one of the Ultimate Hikes Guided Walk on the Routeburn Track

16. Ultimate Hikes

1,005
Hiking & Camping Tours
by marlenerattigan
Fantastic guides, wonderful scenery, great food, comfortable lodges with bars, very well organised and FUN! Make sure...
  • Canyoning.co.nz

17. Canyon Explorers

574
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • Climbing Tours
by Tcrawfo
I wasn’t up for the whole Bungy jump but this was a great adventure which was fun, exhilarating and fulfilled the adr...
  • Off Road 4X4 Queenstown

18. Off Road 4X4 Queenstown

315
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours
by liorb412
We had an half day 4x4 offroad adventure tour, Lor of the rings concept in queenstown.
  • Lake Wakatipu

19. Nomad Safaris

1,300
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Safaris
by 456salinab
We had an EPIC adventure with Jamie!!! Crossing rivers in the 4x4, gold panning, history lessons, fun facts, and toss...
  • Navigating the channels of the Dart River on a Wilderness Jet tour

20. Dart River Adventures

2,534
Nature & Wildlife Tours • Speed Boats Tours
by 806sharont
We did the wilderness adventure and it was FANTASTIC!! Brendon was our boat driver and WOW, we had the BEST time than...
  • Original Onsen Experience

21. Onsen Hot Pools Retreat & Day Spa

1,758
Spas
by Sofftesto
From the warm welcoming from Emma who took us to the room to the amazing views, everything was more than awesome!
  • Super Chinese Massage

22. Super Chinese Massage and Reflexology

128
Spas
by Lonery87
I had a deep tissue massage and addition foot massage with Jessy.
  • getlstd_property_photo

23. Mountain Shredder Queenstown

41
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
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  • Kim Godby Driver Guide 2

24. Kim Godby Driver Guide

31
Private Tours
by 813nickyh
It's a very small ex gold mining village with some local ghosts (who were unfortunately hiding) & a lovely limestone...
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