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Activities in Queenstown

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There are few places in the world that are quite as spectacular as Queenstown. Make your visit to New Zealand extraordinary with a wide variety of the best things to do in Queenstown. It’s no secret that Queenstown is the adventure capital. Get your thrills by skydiving, bungy jumping and buzzing along the Shotover River on a jet boat ride. And don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy the alpine scenery with scenic tours or a breathtaking Milford Sound cruise. After all that sightseeing, you’ll have earned a rejuvenating soak in the Onsen Hot Pools.

Here at Pinewood, we can help you plan your Queenstown getaway, taking the hassle out of your holiday. Check out a few of the activities available below, and book these and many others online before you arrive. Browse the top things to do in Queenstown and book online here.

Shotover Jet

It’s the ultimate Shotover Jet Queenstown boat experience taking you on a thrilling jet boat ride through Shotover River Canyon at seriously high speeds!

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A red jet boat with passengers speeding through narrow rocky cliffs on a turquoise river.

Shotover Whitewater Rafting

The Shotover River of Queenstown provides some adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting experiences, with rapids that range from grades 3-5.

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A group of people whitewater rafting through rapids, wearing helmets and life jackets, surrounded by rocky cliffs.

TSS Earnslaw Cruise

Cruise the smooth, clear waters of Lake Wakatipu aboard the steam-driven vessel known as the “Lady of the Lake” for a Queenstown experience that steps back in time.

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The historic Lady of the Lake steamship near a Lake Wakatipu resort with red-roofed buildings, surrounded by trees.

Milford Sound Cruise

Departing Queenstown, embark on a cruise of Milford Sound to see the local wildlife and explore this beautiful region. Book your spot online here.

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A cruise ship sails through Milford Sound surrounded by mountains under a clear blue sky.

Queenstown Helicopter Gin Tour with Tastings

Embark on the world’s first-ever helicopter gin tour around Queenstown. Visit three boutique gin locations, then enjoy a 15-minute scenic helicopter flight and a gin on top of a mountain. Go on a distillery tour to learn how gin is made at Cardrona Distillery and enjoy delicious gin tastings and a shared grazing board.

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Four people stand on a hill holding glasses of gin, near a helicopter, overlooking Queenstown mountains and a lake.
A view of Queenstown from Pinewood with snow covered mountains in the background.

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