6 Day Queenstown Must-Do Escape

Arrive in Queenstown and take your private transfer to your accommodation for a five-night stay. Depending on your arrival time, explore the lakefront, discover the town’s cafés and shops or simply relax before your included Walter Peak dining experience. If your flight arrives too late for the evening sailing, we can discuss arranging dinner on another evening.

Begin with your included Best of Queenstown morning tour, combining alpine viewpoints, Arrowtown’s gold-mining history and local flavours. Afterwards, enjoy free time in Queenstown or request an optional adventure. Longer activities can also be considered for your free day, with suitable timings confirmed when booking.

Optional Experience – Shotover Jet (1 hr 45 min): Experience the world-famous Shotover Jet as you speed through dramatic river canyons, skimming past towering rock walls before performing exhilarating 360-degree spins. This legendary Queenstown adventure has thrilled visitors for more than 50 years. Minimum Height: 1 m. This may increase to 1.2 m depending on river conditions.

Optional Experience – Kawarau River Jet 2 Raft Adventure with Challenge Rafting (4.5 hrs): Combine a thrilling jet boat ride with guided rafting through Grade 2–3 rapids on the Kawarau River. Enjoy alpine scenery and tackle the river’s famous Dog Leg rapid, with equipment, instruction and a return shuttle to central Queenstown included.

• Minimum age: 13 years.
• Weight range: 40–120 kg.
• Moderate fitness and the ability to swim 25 metres unaided are required.
• Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult or have parental or guardian consent.

Optional Experience – Kawarau Bridge Bungy with AJ Hackett (2.5 hrs): Take the leap from the historic Kawarau Bridge, the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping and one of Queenstown’s most legendary adventure experiences. Plunge 43 metres toward the turquoise waters of the Kawarau River for an unforgettable adrenaline rush.

• Minimum age: 10 years.
• Individual weight range: 35–150 kg.
• A maximum weight of 130 kg applies when river levels are high.
• Participants under 15 require adult consent at check-in.

Optional Experience – 9,000ft Tandem Skydive with NZONE (3 hrs): Experience the rush of freefall above Queenstown’s mountains, lakes and valleys before enjoying the changing views beneath your parachute. Jump with an experienced tandem instructor, with additional time allowed if weather causes delays.

• Minimum age: 6 years.
• Minimum weight: 40 kg.
• Minimum height: 120 cm.
• Participants under 18 require parental or guardian consent.
• All participants must meet the operator’s harness and suitability requirements. Please advise us before booking if you weigh over 95 kg.

Travel into Fiordland National Park on your included Milford Sound coach and cruise excursion. The journey along the Milford Road reveals mountain valleys, rainforest and waterfalls before you cruise beneath the fiord’s towering cliffs. Prefer a flight home, premium dining or a different fiord? The upgrades and alternatives below can be requested when booking.

Optional Upgrade – Milford Sound Coach, Cruise & Fly with True South Flights (9 hrs): Return to Queenstown by scenic flight for incredible aerial views of Fiordland's mountains, glaciers and alpine lakes. It is one of the most spectacular flights in New Zealand.

Optional Upgrade – Milford Sound Business Class Tour & Cruise with Altitude Tours & RealNZ (13.5 hrs): Make your Milford journey an experience in its own right. Travel in a small group aboard a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter, with scenic stops and coffee and pastries in Te Anau. At Milford Sound, board MV Sinbad for a two-hour hosted cruise and a seasonal five-course tasting menu. Return to Queenstown by road, with scenic flight upgrades available on request.

Alternative Experience: Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight with Air Milford (1.5 hrs): Discover Milford Sound, glacier-carved valleys and the ice fields of Fiordland and Mount Aspiring national parks from the air. This approximately one-hour scenic flight offers a spectacular aerial alternative to the full-day coach and cruise excursion. It does not include a landing or Milford Sound cruise, and the route depends on weather conditions.

Alternative Experience – Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown with RealNZ (12 hrs): Experience the remote beauty of Doubtful Sound with a journey across Lake Manapouri, over Wilmot Pass and into one of New Zealand's most secluded fiords. Cruise through peaceful waterways surrounded by rainforest-covered mountains while watching for dolphins, fur seals and native birdlife.

Step into the landscapes behind The Lord of the Rings on your included full-day filming-locations tour. Explore the Queenstown region, Glenorchy and Paradise while discovering how these mountain valleys, forests and rivers became part of Middle-earth. If you prefer cycling, fly fishing or wilderness jet boating, an alternative experience can be requested.

Alternative Experience – Glenorchy Scenic Tour with Dart River Jet Boat with Altitude Tours (8 hrs): Travel beside the spectacular shores of Lake Whakatipu to Glenorchy before continuing into the breathtaking Dart River wilderness aboard an exhilarating jet boat. Combining magnificent alpine scenery, ancient beech forests and thrilling jet boating, this full-day adventure showcases some of the South Island's most spectacular landscapes. Minimum Age 5 yrs

Alternative Experience – Cycle the Highlights of the Otago Central Rail Trail by e-Bike with Kiwi Journeys (Sep-Apr - 7 hrs): Ride at your own pace through Poolburn Gorge, across historic viaducts and through railway tunnels on a self-guided e-bike adventure. Bike hire, equipment, route information, packed lunch and trail shuttles are included. This experience starts and finishes in Cromwell, so connections from Queenstown must be arranged when booking. Minimum age: 6 years.

Alternative Experience – 4WD Fly Fishing Experience with Queenstown Fishing (5 or 9 hrs): Venture deep into Queenstown's pristine backcountry aboard a purpose-built 4WD vehicle in search of secluded rivers renowned for their outstanding trout fishing. Guided by an expert local fishing guide, enjoy an unforgettable day casting for brown and rainbow trout in some of New Zealand's most spectacular wilderness settings. Minimum Age 6 yrs

Enjoy a free day to explore Queenstown at your own pace or add another memorable experience. Wander beside Lake Whakatipu, browse the town’s shops and cafés, or choose an optional excursion to Aoraki/Mount Cook. A glacier heli hike offers a bigger alpine adventure, while a gourmet food and wine tour provides a more relaxed way to discover the region. The experiences below are optional and additional to the package.

Optional Experience – Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Day Tour with Altitude Tours (12 hrs): Travel through the spectacular Central Otago and Mackenzie Country landscapes to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Enjoy time to explore the alpine village or walk part of the famous Hooker Valley Track while surrounded by glaciers, snow-capped peaks and New Zealand's highest mountain.

Optional Experience – Mt Cook & Heli Hike Tour with Cheeky Kiwi (13 hrs): Experience the ultimate alpine adventure with a scenic flight onto the Tasman Glacier before joining a guided heli hike across ancient blue ice formations. Equipped with crampons and accompanied by experienced glacier guides, this unforgettable experience offers a rare opportunity to explore New Zealand's largest glacier. Minimum Age 12 yrs

Optional Experience – Queenstown Gourmet Food & Wine Tour with Appellation Wine Tours (6.5 hrs): Indulge in a delicious journey through the Queenstown wine region, visiting boutique wineries and local artisan producers while sampling award-winning wines and regional specialities. Combining spectacular scenery with exceptional local flavours, this relaxed full-day tour is perfect for food and wine lovers. Minimum Age 6 yrs

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and one final stroll along the shores of Lake Whakatipu before departing Queenstown. Your private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you comfortably to the airport.

Included Experience – Exclusive Queenstown Airport Transfer with SuperShuttle: Conclude your Queenstown Must-Do Escape with an exclusive transfer from your accommodation to Queenstown Airport. Sit back, relax and reflect on an unforgettable week experiencing the very best of Queenstown.