What to do in Queenstown

Activities, attractions and tours
Queenstown

Queenstown Attractions

Coming up: Queenstown! You're excited to set course in a different direction. Always up for inventive ways to get inspired and broaden your horizons, you're prepared to investigate new territory like a pro. Book your activities now, and all that's left to do is count the days until your holiday and think about all the places you'll go, because Expedia Canada makes it easy to book tons of things to do.

  • The activities in Queenstown are not only among the best, but they won't bust your budget. We have 174 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just CA $11 . Get your favourite tour on Expedia Canada at a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or fine dinner while you're visiting.
  • Queenstown is a favourite among inquisitive minds. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Queenstown to learn about local history and participate in the best activities, and many are already planning to come back. The most popular activities can get the curiosity of even seasoned globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes a wide range of historically based outings and opportunities for adventure. From unequalled ways to check out the best this area has to offer like a Lord of the Rings Glenorchy Safari Tour to the region's most popular attractions like the Skyline Gondola Admission & Dining in Stratosfare, there are tons of selections at your disposal when you check out the best day trips here at Expedia Canada.

Our activities are the ideal way to organize your trip. You'll want a little planning to make the most of a trip to Queenstown, especially when you wish to pack in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we can tell you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're excited to get out and play. You're thrilled to sign up for the best activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Book professional regional tours on Expedia Canada, and you may find all that you are seeking and more.


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Queenstown Beach featuring a small town or village, a pebble beach and a lake or waterhole

Queenstown City Centre

The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area.

Queenstown City Centre
Frankton showing a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and forest scenes

Frankton

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Frankton is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while you're in town.

Frankton
Queenstown featuring a sunset, a river or creek and mountains

Fernhill

Fernhill is well-regarded for its captivating mountain views, ample dining options, and fantastic lake views, and you might also want to make a stop by Lake Wakatipu, a top sight in the neighborhood.

Fernhill
Sunshine Bay featuring forests, mountains and a small town or village

Sunshine Bay

Mountain views and restaurants are just a few things travelers like about Sunshine Bay. A stop by Lake Wakatipu is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Sunshine Bay
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Goldfield Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Goldfield Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino.

Goldfield Heights
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Boydtown

Though Boydtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

Boydtown

Day trip destinations from Queenstown