Queenstown Tours & Activities

Queenstown, New Zealand

Sightseeing & City Tours

Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour

Price: From $133.48

4.9 rating • 153 reviews

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Meeting point: Pick up will be at the bench seats outside the Station Building on Camp Street, by Marmolada Cafe, 43 Camp Street, Queenstown.

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Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour

Overview

Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour is a food-focused guided outing in Queenstown, New Zealand centered on Shotover River, Arrowtown Chinese Settlement, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes Shotover River, Arrowtown Chinese Settlement, Dudley's Cottage, Kawarau Bridge, and Lake Wakatipu. The experience emphasizes Arrowtown Chinese Settlement and gold panning, Kawarau Bridge bungy viewpoint, and Vineyard tasting. Scheduled stops include Shotover River, Arrowtown Chinese Settlement, Dudley's Cottage, Kawarau Bridge, and Lake Wakatipu. Landmarks referenced in the route include Shotover River, Kawarau Bridge, Steamer Wharf, and Gibbston Valley. The route combines regional food tastings and vendor stops, landscape features and scenic viewpoints, and wine-country stops and tasting-room visits. The outing typically lasts 4 hours (approx.). Travel is organized as helicopter flight with route pacing matched to the destination.

Highlights

  • Kawarau Bridge bungy viewpoint
  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement and gold panning
  • Vineyard tasting
  • Lake Wakatipu boat finish at Steamer Wharf

What’s included

  • Local guide commentary
  • Free time in Arrowtown
  • Wine tasting and shared cheese board
  • Private boat cruise on Lake Wakatipu

Itinerary

Stop

Shotover River

30 minutes

Visit Shotover River during the 30 minutes stop.

Stop

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Visit Arrowtown Chinese Settlement.

Stop

Dudley's Cottage

Visit Dudley's Cottage.

Stop

Kawarau Bridge

Visit Kawarau Bridge.

Stop

Lake Wakatipu

Visit Lake Wakatipu.

Stop

Steamer Wharf

Visit Steamer Wharf.

FAQs

How long is the Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour?

The planned duration is 4 hours.

Where does the tour depart from for Queenstown?

Pick up will be at the bench seats outside the Station Building on Camp Street, by Marmolada Cafe, 43 Camp Street, Queenstown.

Additional info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate

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