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Tours & day trips
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.0 out of 10 with 100 reviews
9/10
100 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 429 reviews
10/10
429 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 170 reviews
9.8/10
170 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
7.8/10
43 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
10/10
34 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.6 out of 10 with 433 reviews
9.6/10
433 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
8.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
8.4/10
20 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
9.6 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9.6/10
23 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 359 reviews
10/10
359 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 75 activitiesLord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 359 reviews
10/10
359 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: 3-Hour Zipline Adventure with 6-Lines
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 137 reviews
9.8/10
137 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9.8/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Lookout Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.8 out of 10 with 104 reviews
9.8/10
104 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 223 reviews
10/10
223 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 49 reviews
10/10
49 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.8/10
24 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour - Glenorchy (half day)
Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes
4h 15m
8.8 out of 10 with 112 reviews
8.8/10
112 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |...
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
10/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 9 days
9d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Milford Sound Private Day Trip from Queenstown via Te Anau
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Escape Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Central Otago Private Boutique Wine Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Christchurch
Activity duration is 4 days
4d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 38 activitiesMilford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 429 reviews
10/10
429 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
9.6 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9.6/10
23 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 780 reviews
9.8/10
780 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
8.6 out of 10 with 27 reviews
8.6/10
27 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 93 reviews
9.8/10
93 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 25 reviews
10/10
25 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Southern Glacier Experience
Activity duration is 50 minutes
50m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New Zealand: Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours
Activity duration is 9 days
9d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 17 activitiesLord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 359 reviews
10/10
359 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.4/10
50 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kiwi Park Admission Ticket
8.6 out of 10 with 31 reviews
8.6/10
31 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Hidden Underwater Theatre Experience
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.4 out of 10 with 48 reviews
9.4/10
48 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook One-Way Tour
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Walter Peak Horse Trek
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
6/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Kawarau Falls
Popular places to visit
The Remarkables Ski Area
4.5/5(16 reviews)
Skiers and snowboarders will find plenty of inviting slopes at this ski mountain, known for being one of New Zealand’s best venues for freestyle snow riding.
Shadow Basin Chair
Enjoy a trip to Shadow Basin Chair and popular activities such as skiing in Kawarau Falls. Discover the mountain views in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kawarau Falls worth visiting?
Whether you want to experience the cultural highlights and local charm or try regional foods and go on outdoor adventures, there are many things to do in Kawarau Falls.
How do I spend a day in Kawarau Falls?
After you've checked off the key attractions, spend some time enjoying the retail and dining scene in Kawarau Falls.
What is the top tourist attraction in Kawarau Falls?
Scroll up to see a range of recommended things to do in Kawarau Falls, including cheap activities, family-friendly options and other highlights you can't miss.
Is three days enough to stay in Kawarau Falls?
If you only want to check out the leading sights, three days will be a good amount of time for a getaway in Kawarau Falls. Stay for a week or longer for the chance to really experience the local vibe, tour nearby hotspots and discover some hidden gems.
What are some activities to do in Kawarau Falls with kids?
If you're looking for attractions and activities for all of your group, check out these fabulous ideas for what to do in Kawarau Falls with kids.
What to do in Kawarau Falls for adults?
Adults of all ages will have lots of things to do in Kawarau Falls. Whether you're into traditional cuisine, outdoor activities or just love exploring new places, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Kawarau Falls?
With loads of cheap things to do in Kawarau Falls, you can discover the area without getting your wallet out. Catch free shows and events or stroll through the local markets.
