Queenstown Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown

See Queenstown’s key sights on a guided morning tour by luxury minivan, with small-group travel and complimentary hotel transfers. The route combines wide lake and mountain views with local history and a few well-known stops beyond the town centre.

The tour begins with panoramic views from Queenstown Hill, with photo opportunities looking out over Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables. From there, travel into Gibbston, often called the Valley of the Vines, where you can stop at the AJ Hackett bungy bridge to watch jumpers at the historic Kawarau Bridge.

In Gibbston, there is time for a wine tasting or tea and coffee at the Gibbston Valley Winery cellar door. Depending on timing, you may also browse the onsite cheesery or gift shop. The tour also includes a Lord of the Rings filming location along the Kawarau River, linking the area’s landscapes with its screen history.

Later, explore Arrowtown, where the town’s golden history and colonial architecture reflect its gold rush past. The return journey goes via Arthurs Point, with a chance to spot jet boats moving through the Shotover Canyons before heading back to Queenstown. This is a well-paced option for travellers wanting a short guided overview of the region’s scenery, heritage and well-known attractions.