Queenstown Garden Tours
Queenstown has a number of superb private gardens as well as the centrally located public queenstown gardens jutting out into lake wakatipu. the walking track on the lake edge offers excellent views of queenstown and surrounding mountains.
operate small group garden tours to 3 private residential gardens in & around Queenstown during spring & summer.
Glenorchy Air
The helicopter and light aircraft flights around queenstown and to milford sound and fiordland are rated amongst the best in the world.
Scenic flights to Milford Sound, Mount Cook and the Glaciers
Queenstown Wine Trail
operate daily departing guided wine tours to renowned Queenstown & Bannockburn wineries
Luge
(http://www.skyline.co.nz/...) is fun filled gravity ride for all ages and abilities. you control your own gravity propelled vehicle down the track. choose from two tracks, one scenic and gentle, the other advanced and adventurous.
Shotover Jet
Exciting jetboat rides have been operating near queenstown for 50 years. the jet boats carry passengers at high speeds over shallow waters performing stunts like 360 degree pirouettes in the water.
The original Shotover Jet is billed as "The World's Most Exciting Jetboat Ride"
Horseback riding
There are some great tours that pick up in queenstown and take you into the valleys, through rivers, etc. pamphlets can be collected at any hotel or hostel to explore the dozens of horseback tours
Cruising
Lake cruises on lake wakatipu offer great views of the town, surrounding mountains, etc.
HeliWorks
Exciting scenic flights in & around Queenstown & Milford Sound, Lord of the Rings flights with the pilots who filmed the trilogy.
Touring
The scenery surrounding queenstown makes for excellent touring, with lakes, mountains and bush around vineyards and farmland
Skiing
& snowboarding - four world class ski fields
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
Glacier Southern Lakes offer a selection of daily scenic flights over the iconic landscapes of the Wakatipu and Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks. Alpine or snow landings are part of all their flights or you can discover the uniqueness of a glacier landing, included in all their Milford Sound experiences.
Off the Rails
Hire a bike for the day and use your legs.
operate guided cycle tours on the world famous Otago Rail Trail from Sept to May. Departing from Queenstown. Includes bike hire, accommodation, breakfasts and transport.
Fishing
Lake wakatipu is known for it's trout. you cannot buy fishes from lakes in nz, you have to fish for them yourself.
Parapenting
Launching yourself off a hill with a parachute to ride the "thermals"