Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kawarau Gorge October 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kawarau Gorge](https://expedia.ca/Kawarau-Gorge-Hotels.d692482242914250752.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Kawarau Gorge Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kawarau-Gorge.d692482242914250752.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kawarau Gorge Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kawarau-Gorge.d692482242914250752.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Kawarau Gorge ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kawarau Gorge Types of activities [Kawarau Gorge travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kawarau-Gorge.dx692482242914250752) ## Kawarau Gorge Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Kawarau Gorge has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Kawarau Gorge is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kawarau Gorge to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Kawarau Gorge Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kawarau Gorge. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kawarau Gorge attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Kawarau Gorge ### Tours & day trips [See all 40 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Queenstown: Ultimate Off-Roading Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47964539/40a040d3-f175-4361-b3dd-ad3cae526267.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Ultimate Off-Roading Experience 15m Free cancellation available CA $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-ultimate-off-roading-experience-at-oxbow.a47964539.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3176039/91593f98-70a5-4cf4-b402-426fdbc79054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour 30m Free cancellation available CA $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-cave-tour.a3176039.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268706/030a8262-77eb-430d-851f-d596b03c7e6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch! 5h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wine-and-food-sampler-tour-from-queenstown.a45268706.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Queenstown Wine Tour with Wine Dog | Adults Only](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393582/bfaf29e5-98a1-43a8-823c-e04e8b6745f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown Wine Tour with Wine Dog | Adults Only 5h Free cancellation available CA $233 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/valley-of-the-vines-lunch-wine-tour-includes-lunch-adults-only-small-group.a1393582.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46269063/eba667d3-59c7-4972-bd66-d71a91abfdf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience 40m Free cancellation available CA $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-classic-central-otago-wine-tasting-experience.a46269063.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Bike The Wineries Half Day Ride - Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545553/0ff214c6-ebaa-4bf7-bd04-eb42a95acb13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike The Wineries Half Day Ride - Queenstown 5h Free cancellation available CA $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-half-day-tour-queenstown.a3545553.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393880/4ba55c54-d0b1-43d3-9236-95a3549cb180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown 6h 30m 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $265 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gourmet-food-and-wine-tour-cave-tour-cheese-lunch-and-more.a1393880.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![The Original Queenstown Wine Tour – Celebrating Over 30 Years](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45272248/57bfbddb-b176-4abb-af52-05b92bba1a97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Original Queenstown Wine Tour – Celebrating Over 30 Years 5h 30m Free cancellation available CA $160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/original-wine-tour.a45272248.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48768324/9d7dab5e-15eb-4c46-9844-9221696f313a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way) 12h Free cancellation available CA $233 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-to-franz-josef-via-wanaka-small-group-tour.a48768324.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3099541/5308c638-2746-4612-bad8-90658a1fae39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour 45m Free cancellation available CA $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-winery-tour.a3099541.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Queenstown: Ultimate Off-Roading Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47964539/40a040d3-f175-4361-b3dd-ad3cae526267.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Ultimate Off-Roading Experience 15m Free cancellation available CA $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-ultimate-off-roading-experience-at-oxbow.a47964539.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Bike The Wineries Half Day Ride - Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545553/0ff214c6-ebaa-4bf7-bd04-eb42a95acb13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike The Wineries Half Day Ride - Queenstown 5h Free cancellation available CA $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-half-day-tour-queenstown.a3545553.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Full Day Group Tour via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50031125/5c991165-7ce2-425e-80fd-a899e480831c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Full Day Group Tour via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch 12h Free cancellation available CA $471 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-cook-private-day-tour-through-lake-tekapo-from-christchurch.a50031125.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Jet Sprint Boat, Ultimate Off-Roader & Shooting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47831127/724ecd70-71e7-43c7-ad81-7ef48481ca40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Jet Sprint Boat, Ultimate Off-Roader & Shooting 3h Free cancellation available CA $329 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-jet-sprint-boat-ultimate-off-roader-shooting.a47831127.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![3 Day Mt Cook Aoraki Private Photography Tour Departs Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49528183/6abca3e2-809d-47b8-8069-dd8e3ca4698e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Day Mt Cook Aoraki Private Photography Tour Departs Queenstown 3d Free cancellation available CA $5,151 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-day-mt-cook-aoraki-private-photography-tour-departs-queenstown.a49528183.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46342047/ed5823e1-9e7a-4671-a03c-da8910d5d4c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle 5h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-dunstan-cycleway-bike-rental-with-return-shuttle.a46342047.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49521198/220ebf33-4a58-44d8-b6a0-210193310c17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour 9h Free cancellation available CA $1,127 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-more-than-a-wine-tour.a49521198.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4791473/6bcf8ed0-2983-4465-b606-4fb8ab8d5350.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown 45m Free cancellation available CA $229 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/epic-duo-jet-sprint-ultimate-off-roader-in-queenstown.a4791473.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Bike Hire And Boat Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46342945/fc7db0b7-ffe0-44a5-8854-ebbc7d15ad55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Bike Hire And Boat Experience 6h Free cancellation available CA $233 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bike-rental-in-lake-dunstan-cycleway-with-boat-return.a46342945.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Jet Sprint Boating, Ultimate Off-Roading & Clay Target Shooting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4791391/63292e1f-e24c-4bef-977a-8d6f31fca179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jet Sprint Boating, Ultimate Off-Roading & Clay Target Shooting 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $329 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/thrill-seeker-jet-sprint-boat-ultimate-off-roader-and-clay-bird-shooting.a4791391.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![3 Day Mt Cook Aoraki Private Photography Tour Departs Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49528183/6abca3e2-809d-47b8-8069-dd8e3ca4698e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Day Mt Cook Aoraki Private Photography Tour Departs Queenstown 3d Free cancellation available CA $5,151 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-day-mt-cook-aoraki-private-photography-tour-departs-queenstown.a49528183.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49521198/220ebf33-4a58-44d8-b6a0-210193310c17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour 9h Free cancellation available CA $1,127 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-more-than-a-wine-tour.a49521198.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Queenstown Private day tour from Dunedin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50702727/eff28676-3dc5-42ac-86d9-48a8b98ed599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown Private day tour from Dunedin 12h CA $1,252 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-private-day-tour-from-dunedin.a50702727.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3176312/97c13c10-1f44-4d3a-a70a-8e54e4b75662.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup 6h CA $289 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-half-day-private-wine-tour-with-hotel-pickup.a3176312.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Gibbston: Mt Rosa Wine Tasting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50384649/0c59987a-28b0-4705-9886-f8e150ae897e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gibbston: Mt Rosa Wine Tasting Experience 1h Free cancellation available CA $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-mt-rosa-wine-tasting-experience.a50384649.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50481867/a8ad32e1-9314-4520-a08b-b4ec440846c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Adventure 5h Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-dunstan-e-bike-trail-adventure.a50481867.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4791473/6bcf8ed0-2983-4465-b606-4fb8ab8d5350.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown 45m Free cancellation available CA $229 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/epic-duo-jet-sprint-ultimate-off-roader-in-queenstown.a4791473.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Jet Sprint Boating, Ultimate Off-Roading & Clay Target Shooting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4791391/63292e1f-e24c-4bef-977a-8d6f31fca179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jet Sprint Boating, Ultimate Off-Roading & Clay Target Shooting 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $329 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/thrill-seeker-jet-sprint-boat-ultimate-off-roader-and-clay-bird-shooting.a4791391.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Jet Sprint Boating in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4791467/ab74de6a-fd12-45cd-87c8-99dcf992feff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jet Sprint Boating in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown 10m Free cancellation available CA $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/jet-sprint-boat-ride-in-gibbston-with-professional-driver.a4791467.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Jet Sprint Boating & Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4794148/eaf40cd8-d957-4af4-88dd-48d955019c0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jet Sprint Boating & Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown 1h Free cancellation available CA $229 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/epic-duo3-jet-sprint-boat-clay-bird-shooting-in-queenstown.a4794148.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3176039/91593f98-70a5-4cf4-b402-426fdbc79054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour 30m Free cancellation available CA $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-cave-tour.a3176039.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3099541/5308c638-2746-4612-bad8-90658a1fae39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour 45m Free cancellation available CA $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-winery-tour.a3099541.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ![Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5151777/8bf5792c-6746-43c6-985e-bbc860ea1eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience 1h Free cancellation available CA $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-wine-cheese-tour.a5151777.activity-details?&rid=692482242914250752&location=Kawarau+Gorge&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Kawarau Gorge | Number of things to do | 51 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Gibbston: Mt Rosa Wine Tasting Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-mt-rosa-wine-tasting-experience.a50384649.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-cave-tour.a3176039.activity-details) - [Bike The Wineries Half Day Ride - Queenstown](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-half-day-tour-queenstown.a3545553.activity-details) - [Ultimate Off-Roading In Gibbston Valley](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/shared-ultimate-off-roaders-in-gibbston-valley.a4790251.activity-details) - [Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/clay-bird-shooting-in-gibbston-valley.a4794468.activity-details) - [Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental And Return Shuttle](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-dunstan-trail-e-bike-rental-and-return-shuttle.a45262291.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-wine-cheese-tour.a5151777.activity-details) - [Gibbston: Mt Rosa Wine Tasting Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/gibbston-mt-rosa-wine-tasting-experience.a50384649.activity-details) - [Kinross Winery: Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/pinot-noir-wine-tasting-experience.a46367508.activity-details) - [Queenstown: Valli Wine Tasting Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-valli-wine-tasting-experience.a46369829.activity-details) - [Kinross Winery: Wild Irishman Wine Tasting Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/wild-irishman-wine-tasting-experience.a46425633.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Bike The Wineries Half Day Ride - Queenstown](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-half-day-tour-queenstown.a3545553.activity-details) - [Ultimate Off-Roading In Gibbston Valley](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/shared-ultimate-off-roaders-in-gibbston-valley.a4790251.activity-details) - [Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/clay-bird-shooting-in-gibbston-valley.a4794468.activity-details) - [Queenstown: Clay Target Shooting Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-clay-target-shooting-experience.a47803966.activity-details) - [Jackson Orchards Guided Orchard Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/jackson-orchards-tour.a259492.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kawarau Gorge * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Kawarau Gorge #### Goldfields Mining Centre You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Goldfields Mining Centre during your trip to Kawarau Gorge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Goldfields-Mining-Centre-Kawarau-Gorge.d6110736.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kawarau Gorge worth visiting? > One of the most popular things to do in Kawarau Gorge is explore Akarua. Check this leading sight off your to-do list, then discover more of the area's adventure sports and nature. ### How do I spend a day in Kawarau Gorge? > Begin your day with a visit to Goldfields Mining Centre. Then, check out other parts of Kawarau Gorge for local dining and a little retail therapy. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Kawarau Gorge? > The top tourist attraction in Kawarau Gorge is Akarua, so make sure to put it on your sightseeing itinerary. ### Is three days enough to stay in Kawarau Gorge? > If you just want to see the most popular sights, three days is more than enough time for a vacation in Kawarau Gorge. Book for a week or longer for the chance to really appreciate the local vibe, visit nearby hotspots and explore some hidden gems. ### What are some activities to do in Kawarau Gorge with kids? > Whether you're vacationing with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, a schedule filled with fun activities sets the tone for a great escape. Take a look at our ideas for what to do in Kawarau Gorge with kids. > > > > - [Bike The Wineries Half Day Ride - Queenstown](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-half-day-tour-queenstown.a3545553.activity-details) > - [Ultimate Off-Roading In Gibbston Valley](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/shared-ultimate-off-roaders-in-gibbston-valley.a4790251.activity-details) > - [Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/clay-bird-shooting-in-gibbston-valley.a4794468.activity-details) > - [Queenstown: Clay Target Shooting Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/queenstown-clay-target-shooting-experience.a47803966.activity-details) > - [Jackson Orchards Guided Orchard Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/jackson-orchards-tour.a259492.activity-details) ### What to do in Kawarau Gorge for adults? > Akarua is one of the main things to do in Kawarau Gorge. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience. ### Are there free things to do in Kawarau Gorge? > There are lots of fun things to do in Kawarau Gorge. Stroll through the parks or join in on free events and festivals. 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