Queenstown Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown (3.5 hours)

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Queenstown Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown (3.5 hours) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Visit the world famous Gibbston Valley Winery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Embark on a guided morning adventure through Queenstown’s most iconic sights in the comfort of a luxury minivan.

With small-group intimacy and complimentary hotel transfers, this tour blends stunning scenery, local history, and adrenaline.

Begin with panoramic views from Queenstown Hill, then head to the Gibbston “Valley of the Vines” to witness bungy jumpers at the historic Kawarau Bridge. Enjoy a wine tasting or coffee stop at Gibbston Valley Winery and visit a Lord of the Rings filming location along the Kawarau River.

Explore charming Arrowtown’s gold rush history before returning via Arthurs Point, where you might spot jet boats racing through the dramatic Shotover Canyons.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Appellation Wine Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Local Driver/guide
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Wine tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Queenstown Hill

20 min

Incredible photo opportunities of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, The Remarkables and Lord of the Rings filming locations
Kawarau Bungy Centre by AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand

20 min

Stop in to watch bungy jumpers at the AJ Hackett bungy bridge.
Gibbston Valley Winery

30 min Admission included

Indulge in a wine tasting or tea/coffee at Gibbston Valley Winery cellar door. Check out their onsite cheesery or gift shop (where time permits).
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

20 min

Discover beautiful Arrowtown’s golden history and colonial architecture.
Ayrburn

30 min

Visit the captivating destination of Ayrburn with a short tour of their immaculate grounds.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Movenpick Queenstown
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Eichardt's Private Hotel
Copthorne Hotel And Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Millbrook Resort
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
Heartland Hotel Queenstown

and 15 more pickup points

Please note we will provide you with an exact pickup time when you have chosen your hotel. If your hotel is not listed, please advise your accommodation details and we will get back to you with the nearest pick up point.