Things to do in Central Otago District

Activities, attractions and tours

A mountain range with clear blue skies and a grassy foreground.
A suspension bridge with signs reading "The World's Biggest Swing" and "Swing."
A winding mountain road with a guardrail, surrounded by dry, rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.
Ancient stone ruins in a hilly landscape.
A rugged mountain landscape with a waterfall cascading down the rocky terrain.

Things to do

Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

€88
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Landscape view of a boat touring the Milford Sound

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

€190
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

€60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

€172
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

€80
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

€102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
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Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

€52
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
A visit to our winery isn’t complete without a wine tasting tour through New Zealand’s largest wine cave.

Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour

€24
per adult
Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch

€110
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 106 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €119 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €164 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Activity duration is 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €90 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 112 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €191 per adult
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Attractions

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QUEENSTOWN ICE BAR - Queenstown’s Premium Ice Bar Experience

QUEENSTOWN ICE BAR - Queenstown’s Premium Ice Bar Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.8 out of 10 with 36 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €33 per adult
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What to do in Central Otago District

Stay near popular Central Otago District attractions

Old Cromwell Town

9.0/10 (282 reviews)
Find out about the history of Cromwell when you spend time at Old Cromwell Town. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the golf courses.
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A calm lake reflecting mountains, a pine tree, and a clear sky.

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