100 Things to Do in Queenstown (The Ultimate Local Guide)
Planning a trip to Queenstown? After living here for more than 20 years, we've discovered the experiences visitors love—and plenty of local favourites that many people miss.
Whether you're visiting for skiing, adventure, food, wine or a relaxing family holiday, this guide covers 100 of the best things to do in Queenstown.
Before you start planning, don't forget to book your Queenstown accommodation direct with Inside Out Property Management and save on booking fees while enjoying local advice from a Queenstown-based team.
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Adventure Activities
Ride the Skyline Gondola
Race the Skyline Luge
Shotover Jet
Kawarau Bungy
Nevis Bungy
Canyon Swing
Ziptrek Ecotours
White water rafting
Skydiving
Paragliding
Scenic helicopter flight
4WD Skippers Canyon tour
Horse trekking
Mountain biking
E-bike hire
Winter Activities
Ski Coronet Peak
Ski The Remarkables
Ski Cardrona
Ski Treble Cone
Night skiing
Snowshoeing
Tobogganing
Après-ski
Ice skating
Visit Ayrburn Winter Wonderland
Food & Drink
Visit Ayrburn
First Table dining
Fergburger
Patagonia Chocolates
Blue Kanu
Botswana Butchery
Amisfield
Mora Wines
Bespoke Kitchen
Winnies
Erik's Fish & Chips
The Cow
Devil Burger
Local wineries
Gibbston wine tour
Family Activities
Kiwi Park
Queenstown Gardens
Frisbee Golf
Time Tripper
Arrowtown playground
Deer Park Heights
Lake Hayes walk
Ice cream on the waterfront
Mini golf
Family movie night
Free Things to Do
Queenstown Gardens
Bob's Cove
Sunshine Bay Walk
Moke Lake
Arrowtown
Kelvin Heights Walk
Frankton Track
Lake Hayes Loop
Tiki Trail
Queenstown Hill
Hidden Gems
Twelve Mile Delta
Chard Farm
Wilson Bay
Glenorchy Lagoon
Bennetts Bluff
Skippers Lookout
Closeburn
Mt Crichton
Secret picnic spots
Local coffee roasters
Relax & Unwind
Onsen Hot Pools
Day spa
Massage
Lakeside picnic
Sunset cruise
Sauna
Yoga
Boutique shopping
Queenstown Beach
Watch the sunset
Day Trips
Arrowtown
Glenorchy
Paradise
Wanaka
Cromwell
Cardrona Hotel
Milford Sound
Doubtful Sound
Central Otago wineries
Bannockburn
Rainy Day Activities
Escape Quest
Indoor climbing
Queenstown Mall shopping
Cinema
Wine tasting
Spa day
Brewery tour
Indoor golf
Dessert tour
Plan tomorrow's adventures!
Where to Stay in Queenstown
After exploring everything Queenstown has to offer, you'll want somewhere comfortable to relax.
Inside Out Property Management offers professionally managed:
Queenstown holiday homes
Family accommodation
Luxury holiday rentals
Ski accommodation
Apartments
Couples retreats
Our homes are located throughout:
Queenstown CBD
Frankton
Shotover Country
Lake Hayes
Arrowtown
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Save Money While Visiting Queenstown
As locals, these are our favourite money-saving tips:
✔ Book restaurants using First Table
✔ Check Bookme before booking activities
✔ Book your accommodation directly with Inside Out
✔ Visit free attractions like Moke Lake, Queenstown Gardens and Bob's Cove
✔ Enjoy breakfast at your holiday home before heading out
Book Direct with Inside Out Property Management
Whether you're visiting for skiing, adventure, food, wine or a relaxing getaway, Inside Out Property Management has the perfect Queenstown holiday home waiting for you.
Book direct with Inside Out and enjoy:
✓ Local Queenstown experts
✓ Professionally managed holiday homes
✓ Hotel-quality cleaning
✓ Premium linen
✓ Easy self check-in
✓ Family-friendly accommodation
✓ Beautiful locations
✓ Direct booking with local support