Queenstown Airport is located in the heart of the lower South Island, and on the doorstep of some of the most incredible holiday destinations in New Zealand. Spend time exploring Queenstown, the home of adventure, enjoying Wānaka's warm hospitality, discovering some of Central Otago's finest pinot noir or newest bike trails, or taking in the wonder of Fiordland.
Queenstown is the home of adventure. Whether you enjoy jumping out of planes, sipping wine among the vineyards, hitting the ski slopes, or biking along the trails, you can find your adventure in Queenstown.
View all Queenstown ActivitiesAs you race down the Shotover River and into the dramatic Shotover Canyon, zigzag past outcrops before holding on for dear life as the boat performs the Shotover Jet’s signature move - a hair raising 360 degree spin.
Book NowA thrilling half-day white water rafting expedition in Queenstown that takes place on the wild Shotover River in Queenstown is the perfect adventure.
BOOK NOWRelaxing in an Onsen Hot Pool as your cares melt away is all the more sublime when you have unmitigated views of Queenstown’s breathtaking scenery at the same time.
BOOK NOWWānaka is just an hour's drive from Queenstown Airport. It's renowned for incredible hiking and biking trails, as well as boutique shopping, incredible dining options, and warm hospitality.
View all Wānaka ActivitiesJoin Wildwire Wanaka for a uniquely New Zealand waterfall via ferrata experience. On your climb, discover beautiful waterfalls, crystal-clear water and spectacular views.
Book NowExperience a morning on the glassy waters of Lake Wānaka on a 3-hour Mou Waho Island Cruise and Nature Walk tour with Lake Wānaka Cruises. From the island, you'll hike to another lake (yes, a lake in a lake!) for stunning 360-degree views.
Book NowMarvel at the sights and inhale the fresh air as you travel past waterfalls and Lord of the Rings film locations on the pristine glacier fed waters of the Matukituki River towards towards Mount Aspiring.
Book NowJust a 45-minute drive from Queenstown Airport will see you arrive in Central Otago. The region is home to incredible landscapes that happen to produce some of New Zealand's finest wines. And with more than 300km of cycle and walking trails, there are endless opportunities to immerse yourself in the scenery, enjoying boutique accommodation, pubs, art galleries and heritage sites along the way.
View All Activities in Central OtagoThe 42km Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail is a popular bike trail in Central Otago with fantastic views of Lake Dunstan and the mountainous Pisa Range, and includes spectacular swing bridges and cliff-hung trail sections.
BOOK NOWExperience 4 of Central Otago's exquisite cellar doors and taste award-winning pinot noir. You will be chauffeured in comfort in premium Mercedes vans showcasing a variety of the best vineyards and premier cellar doors on Queenstown's doorstep.
BOOK NOWExperience the ultimate bike wine tour in Queenstown on the self-guided Valley of the Vines Bike Tour with Going Blue. Embark on a scenic bike ride through beautiful landscapes and rolling vineyards in the world-renowned Gibbston wine region, where you can go wine tasting to your heart's content!
book nowFiordland is a few hours from Queenstown Airport and is a place of exceptional beauty. While the region is well known for Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, as well as some Great Walks, there is much more on offer, so head to this treasured part of the world - seeing is believing after all.
View All Fiordland ActivitiesMilford Sound Day Cruises offer a leisurely 2 hour cruise along the length of the Fiord. Experience the magic of this region, which includes emerald rainforest, cascading waterfalls, hanging valleys and impressive peaks and cliffs.
book nowEmbark on the ultimate Doubtful Sound overnight cruise aboard the Navigator vessel, a journey through the 'Sound of Silence' that promises to leave you with lifelong memories.
Book NowExperience Milford Sound from the sky and the water with a Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly package from Glenorchy Air, departing from Queenstown.
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