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Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour

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Overview

Welcome to Tāhuna Queenstown. The four-season town sitting on the edge of the mighty Lake Whakatipu. With a name fit for a Queen, it boasts an incredible mountain landscape, thrilling adventure activities, a rich gold mining history, and world-famous wines.

See more and join this half-day tour that shows you around Queenstown like a local. Visit iconic scenic viewpoints, see Lord of the Rings filming locations, walk the quaint streets of Arrowtown, watch the fearless Bungy jump, taste Pinot in Gibbston, and take a cruise on the lake - all in an easy half-day adventure.

The 4.5-hour Best of Queenstown Tour departs the Station Building, central Queenstown at 8:30 am, arriving back to Queenstown Bay at 1:00 pm.

What's Included

  • Wine tasting at a local winery (non-alcoholic options are available)
  • Free time to explore Arrowtown
  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up/drop off
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Meeting Location

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Camp Street
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Steamer Wharf
Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

What To Expect

Queenstown Hill

Start your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre. From here we start our sightseeing with a short drive to the top of Queenstown Hill, where we take in the iconic viewpoint showing off the town and famous backdrop.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Enjoy the scenic drive out past the famous Shotover River, where we watch jet boats speed through canyons, before passing under Coronet Peak ski field on the drive to Arrowtown. In Arrowtown, we allow you free time to explore this adorable mining village. Join our guide for gold panning, or take one of our maps and explore on your own, visiting the famous Arrowtown Bakery, and local gift stores, or stock up on treats from the Remarkable Sweet Shop.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre

From here we continue our journey to the Gibbston wine region, a stretch of road lined with vines and home to the world-famous Pinot Noir. Our first stop takes us on a thrilling turn, visiting the Kawarau Bungy Bridge, the home of Bungy jumping and a great spot to watch the fearless.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Church Cellar Door and Cafe

The Church Cellar Door is a picturesque location, in a small refurbished church sitting on large sweeping grounds. Here you will have a tasting of Mt Edwards wines with a shared cheese board.For those who don't drink wine, or children on tour, they can choose to have a coffee or non-alcoholic beverage instead of wine.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lake Wakatipu

The journey doesn't finish there. After heading back toward Queenstown, we meet a boat charter in the Frankton Marina, which will take you on a guided 25-minute lake cruise on Lake Whakatipu showing you the sights from the water before dropping you off back in Queenstown Bay in the Queenstown Town Centre.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers of 4 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Please be waiting at the Station Building pick up 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Wine tasting at a local winery (non-alcoholic options are available).
  • Free time to explore Arrowtown.
  • WiFi on board.
  • Shared cheese board.
  • Private boat cruise on Lake Whakatipu.
  • Scenic viewpoints and photo stops around Queenstown.
  • Commentary from an entertaining local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Hotel pick up/drop off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Wine tasting at a local winery (non-alcoholic options are available)
  • Free time to explore Arrowtown
  • WiFi on board
  • Shared cheese board
  • Private boat cruise on Lake Whakatipu
  • Scenic viewpoints and photo stops around Queenstown
  • Commentary from an entertaining local guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up/drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum numbers of 4 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Please be waiting at the Station Building pick up 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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