Overview

This week in Queenstown balances big days out with time to relax. Ride a jet boat through the Shotover Canyon, cruise Milford Sound, and finish with a long lunch among the vineyards of the Gibbston Valley.

You stay in one central hotel for the whole trip, so there is no packing and unpacking. Every activity has a local guide, and free afternoons let you add a bungy jump, a spa visit or simply a walk around the lake.

Highlights

  • Jet boat ride through the Shotover Canyon
  • Day cruise on Milford Sound
  • Wine tasting in the Gibbston Valley
  • Gondola ride with lake and mountain views

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Queenstown

    Airport pickup and check-in. Meet your guide and the group for a welcome dinner by the lake.

  2. Day 2

    Shotover jet and the gondola

    Morning jet boat ride through the Shotover Canyon. Afternoon gondola ride to Bob's Peak for views over the lake.

  3. Day 3

    Milford Sound

    Full-day trip through Fiordland National Park with a cruise on Milford Sound and lunch on board.

  4. Day 4

    Free day

    Time to relax, explore the town or add an optional activity such as a bungy jump or a lake kayak.

  5. Day 5

    Arrowtown and the Gibbston Valley

    Walk the historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown, then spend the afternoon tasting wine in the Gibbston Valley.

  6. Day 6

    Glenorchy

    Scenic drive along the lake to Glenorchy for a short guided walk through the beech forest.

  7. Day 7

    Departure

    Breakfast and transfer to the airport.

What is included

Included

  • 6 nights in a central hotel
  • Daily breakfast
  • Milford Sound day trip with lunch
  • Airport transfers
  • Local guide for all activities

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not listed
  • Optional activities such as bungy jumping

Dates and availability

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November 18, 2026 Wednesday Available Enquire about the November 18, 2026 departure
December 9, 2026 Wednesday Few seats left Enquire about the December 9, 2026 departure
December 30, 2026 Wednesday Available Enquire about the December 30, 2026 departure
January 20, 2027 Wednesday Sold out
February 10, 2027 Wednesday Available Enquire about the February 10, 2027 departure
March 3, 2027 Wednesday Available Enquire about the March 3, 2027 departure

Need different dates? Ask us. Private departures are often possible.

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