Outdoors things to do in Queenstown

We rank 242 outdoor things to do in Queenstown, New Zealand. The highest scoring is Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $12 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
242
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$12

Outdoors in Queenstown compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Queenstown by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown93$21513h4.9/5 (3,770)
Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown93$24413h4.9/5 (2,671)
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown91$1284.5h4.9/5 (1,519)
Queenstown Wine Tour89$696h5/5 (365)
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise, 90 Minutes87$461.5h4.8/5 (1,581)
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise87$1023.5h4.8/5 (1,392)
Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown87$16013h4.9/5 (441)
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown86$752h4.9/5 (1,029)
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines86$717h5/5 (221)
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown86$16012h4.9/5 (349)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Queenstown

Outdoors in Queenstown: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Queenstown?
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100 from 3,770 traveler reviews. Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown, Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown, Queenstown Wine Tour follow close behind. We rank 242 outdoors experiences in Queenstown in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Queenstown cost?
Expect around $208 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Coronet Peak Snow Touch Experience from Queenstown from $12, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Queenstown for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Queenstown currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Queenstown?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Queenstown, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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