Join a small group sightseeing tour around the top locations in QueenstownSee the iconic viewpoints around Queenstown and the Whakatipu BasinStroll the historic gold mining streets of Arrowtown - gold pans provided on tourWitness the fearless Bungy jump off the Kawarau Bridge or jump yourself (10:45am bungy, additional cost)Enjoy a wine tasting and shared cheese board at a local Gibbston winery (non-alcoholic options are available)Take a private boat cruise on Lake WhakatipuBe entertained by your knowledgeable local guidePlease noteIf the boat portion is cancelled—typically due to adverse weather—your tour will return to town by road, and you’ll receive complimentary access to Time Tripper, an immersive underwater theatre in the heart of Queenstown. This unique experience takes you back in time to explore the creation and rich history of this stunning destination.

Adult: 16 years +Child: 15 years & under

Cancellations & Refunds

More than 48 hours before travel: Full refund**Within 48 hours of travel: No refund48 hours to 6pm day prior to travel with CCP: Cancellation & Change Protection (CCP) will protect you if you change your mind or need to cancel your booking for any reason, up until 6pm the day prior to departure. CCP allows you to change your tour date or put 100% of your tour value towards another experience with the tour operator. Want to cancel altogether? When you have CCP you can cancel your booking and claim a 75% refund.****Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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Best of Queenstown Scenic Tour

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Visitor taking a photo of Lake Whakatipu and the surrounding mountains from a high vantage point near Queenstown

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Small Group Tours

Half-Day Tours

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South Island

Start: Queenstown

Duration: 4.5 hours

See the Best of Queenstown in Half a Day

A perfect introduction to Queenstown’s beauty and heritage. This fully guided small-group tour takes you from panoramic viewpoints and historic Arrowtown to the vineyards of Gibbston and the shimmering waters of Lake Wakatipu.

Travel in comfort with premium transport and enjoy wine tastings, a cheeseboard, and a relaxing boat cruise. Ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, this well-curated experience offers a relaxed way to see Queenstown’s highlights in half a day.

Tour Highlights:

Shared cheeseboards and wine tasting
30-minute scenic boat cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Central Queenstown pick-up
Complimentary Wi-Fi

Vineyards in the Gibbston wine region near Queenstown with mountains in the background under clear blue skies

Historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge spanning the turquoise Kawarau River, surrounded by rugged Central Otago cliffs

Historic Arrowtown Post Office sign with mountains and heritage buildings in the background

Red Shotover Jet boat racing along the turquoise river with greenery and rocks surrounding the canyon

Woman looking out the window at mountains during a scenic drive on a Queenstown small group tour

Sunset over Queenstown and Lake Whakatipu with soft golden light on the mountains and town below

Small group of people watching a bungy jumper launch from Kawarau Bridge over the Kawarau River

Smiling female guide speaking into a microphone while driving a small tour vehicle near Queenstown

View of Arrowtown’s main street with boutique shops, heritage buildings and a mountain backdrop

Smiling couple enjoying a scenic boat ride on Lake Whakatipu with Queenstown’s mountains in the background

Join a small group sightseeing tour around the top locations in Queenstown
See the iconic viewpoints around Queenstown and the Whakatipu Basin
Stroll the historic gold mining streets of Arrowtown - gold pans provided on tour
Witness the fearless Bungy jump off the Kawarau Bridge or jump yourself (10:45am bungy, additional cost)
Enjoy a wine tasting and shared cheese board at a local Gibbston winery (non-alcoholic options are available)
Take a private boat cruise on Lake Whakatipu
Be entertained by your knowledgeable local guide

Please note

If the boat portion is cancelled—typically due to adverse weather—your tour will return to town by road, and you’ll receive complimentary access to Time Tripper, an immersive underwater theatre in the heart of Queenstown. This unique experience takes you back in time to explore the creation and rich history of this stunning destination.

Adult: 16 years +
Child: 15 years & under

More than 48 hours before travel: Full refund**
Within 48 hours of travel: No refund
48 hours to 6pm day prior to travel with CCP: Cancellation & Change Protection (CCP) will protect you if you change your mind or need to cancel your booking for any reason, up until 6pm the day prior to departure. CCP allows you to change your tour date or put 100% of your tour value towards another experience with the tour operator. Want to cancel altogether? When you have CCP you can cancel your booking and claim a 75% refund.**

**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.