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Your day starts with a pick up from Queenstown or Wanaka, then a 1-2 hour vehicle transfer out to the canyon, a chance to rest and prepare for the incredible day ahead. Expect to see sparkling lakes and picturesque mountains, all with a coffee stop along the way!
This 90-minute fully-guided tour includes a short film, presentation on the albatross breeding cycle and a short walk up the hill for viewing from our exclusive glassed observatory to view the albatross and then continuing through the underground fort tunnels to see the fully restored Armstrong Disappearing Gun.
Get a great deal when you combine a Monarch Wildlife Cruise with Penguin Tour at The OPERA! Drive out across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and join two of New Zealand’s premier nature experiences.
A 60 minute fully guided tour; short film, presentation on the albatross breeding cycle, short walk up the hill for viewing from our exclusive glassed observatory to view the albatross and any other wildlife.
Our Waimakariri day trip starts with an exciting jet-boat ride up river, 360 spins, amazing gorges and spectacular scenery. After we reach our chosen destination we leave the Jet-boat and hit dryland for lunch before we board the rafts for a leisurely float back down stream.
Combine our Half Day LOTR Scenic Tour with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1-1.5 hour lunch break back in Queenstown and change buses for the afternoon tour.
Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all things “Rings” for a memorable tour of some of the spectacular locations featured in the movie. You can also dress up as if you were in the movie and get your photo taken!
Journey with us deep into Middle Earth and explore Lord of the Rings locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy. On your tour, you will discover breathtaking and iconic LOTR scenery such as Isengard, Amon Hen, Lothlorien Forest, The Misty Mountains and Ithilien, and the site of Beorns House from The Hobbit.
As you lift from Queenstown, experience the magical views of the Whakatipu Basin, stretching out over the famous Earnslaw Burn and Lake McKerrow. As you take in the grandeur of the Southern Alps on your way into Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, land amongst ancient ice flows of the glaciers.
Take in the beauty of the Southern Alps on your way into Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, by experiencing this amazing glacial creation. View Lake Quill, the source of the spectacular Sutherland Falls – the second highest waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere.
At Milford Sound we take a 1.45 hour Scenic Cruise using a small boat operator with reserved seating for your group ( Max capacity 85 people), enjoy your time aboard viewing wildlife and the majestic scenery, picnic lunch is available aboard.
Experience the thrill of a 10,000 ft Helicopter Skydive. Above the Westland & Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks’ which form part of the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
Take your exploration of the Fiordland National Park to the next level with our Milford Sound / Piopiotahi flight and a Mitre Peak Cruise. The experience includes a remote alpine landing, providing an up-close exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage wilderness.
Experience the breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and The Divide as you journey to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi. This exceptional scenic flight offers views of alpine lakes, waterfalls, rainforests, glaciers, and peaks. Relish the excitement of two secluded alpine landings.
The Routeburn Canyon offers a more thrilling adventure than Queenstown’s half-day canyoning. Hike through stunning scenery, then abseil, jump, zipline, and slide through the canyon. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the beautiful surroundings before returning.
Pack a lot of action and a huge amount of memories into half a day within the Queenstown canyon! We descend and explore the canyon by zip line, abseiling (rappelling) waterfalls, slides, plunging into natural pools, floating down narrow passageways and cascading down chutes – all in beautiful natural surroundings.
Experience the thrill of a 13,000 ft Skydive (45+ seconds freefall). Above the Westland & Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks’ which form part of the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
Experience the thrill of a 16,500 ft Skydive. Above the Westland & Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks’ which form part of the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
Experience the thrill of NZ’s Highest Skydive from 18,000 ft. Above the Westland & Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks’ which form part of the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.