Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Queenstown (Updated 2026)

Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where …More

Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour: 3 Wineries & Tastings

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of …More

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
Milford Sound Scenic Fly & Explore Day Trip from Queenstown

A chance to do Milford differently and capture a different perspective away from the crowds. You will have the opportunity to explore the shores for …More

A chance to do Milford differently and capture a different perspective away from the crowds. You will have the opportunity to explore the shores for...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$412
Queenstown: Off-Road Self-Drive Buggy Tour with Wakatipu Views

New Zealand's premium guided self-drive buggy experience – you drive, we guide. After a quick training session, follow your guide through steep climbs, creek crossings …More

New Zealand's premium guided self-drive buggy experience – you drive, we guide. After a quick training session, follow your guide through steep climbs, creek crossings...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$398
Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey …More

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$694
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless …More

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Glenorchy Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - Half Day

Travel in 4WD from Queenstown along the shores of Lake Whakatipu on one of New Zealand's most spectacular scenic drives, surrounded by the Southern Alps, …More

Travel in 4WD from Queenstown along the shores of Lake Whakatipu on one of New Zealand's most spectacular scenic drives, surrounded by the Southern Alps,...

4 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$183
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the …More

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,219
Queenstown Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - half day

Rediscover the magic of Tolkien’s Middle-earth on a small-group 4WD adventure through Queenstown’s spectacular landscapes. View The Remarkables from Queenstown Hill, featured as the Misty …More

Rediscover the magic of Tolkien’s Middle-earth on a small-group 4WD adventure through Queenstown’s spectacular landscapes. View The Remarkables from Queenstown Hill, featured as the Misty...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$183
Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is …More

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Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$141
Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

The only scenic flight company ex. Queenstown to showcase some of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks largest Glaciers. These include the Rob Roy, Bonar, …More

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Likely to Sell Out

The only scenic flight company ex. Queenstown to showcase some of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks largest Glaciers. These include the Rob Roy, Bonar,...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$376
Queenstown Highlights Tour: with Wine Tasting & Cheese Platters

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine …More

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$131
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

⭐Possibly the most outstanding wine tour by ebike in the country. ⭐ Embark on an adventure outside Queenstown to the Valley of the Vines to …More

⭐Possibly the most outstanding wine tour by ebike in the country. ⭐ Embark on an adventure outside Queenstown to the Valley of the Vines to...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight …More

Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$86
Half Day Arrowtown and Gibbston Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on …More

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$120
Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'

Ride to the Sky is a flagship tour through exclusive locations on specially built eBike track. Ride on premium Full suspension e-bike (pedal assisted) to …More

Ride to the Sky is a flagship tour through exclusive locations on specially built eBike track. Ride on premium Full suspension e-bike (pedal assisted) to...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$140
Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

The Cardrona presents New Zealand's best guided quad bike tour. This two hour mountain experience takes you to the top of the mountains of the …More

The Cardrona presents New Zealand's best guided quad bike tour. This two hour mountain experience takes you to the top of the mountains of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$206
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, …More

Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri,...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$272
Full Day Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown

Travel by 4WD from Queenstown along Lake Whakatipu, surrounded by the Southern Alps, glacial valleys and native beech forest. Visit 12 Mile Delta for a …More

Travel by 4WD from Queenstown along Lake Whakatipu, surrounded by the Southern Alps, glacial valleys and native beech forest. Visit 12 Mile Delta for a...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$382
Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)

Experience a guided one-way journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Haast Pass and the West Coast. Travel in a small group capped at …More

Experience a guided one-way journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Haast Pass and the West Coast. Travel in a small group capped at...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$165
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Adventure

Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine …More

Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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