Outdoors things to do in Queenstown

We rank 170 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 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
170
In the 90+ Club
7
Available today
60
From
$5

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 Queenstown96$17513h4.9/5 (3,638)
Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown96$41913h4.9/5 (2,641)
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown95$1254.5h4.9/5 (1,475)
Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown93$17513h4.9/5 (437)
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise92$53.5h4.8/5 (1,369)
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown91$10012h4.7/5 (959)
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)91$391.5h4.8/5 (1,565)
Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch90$20912.5h4.7/5 (676)
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown90$1192h4.8/5 (1,004)
Mt Cook Full-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown89$28912h4.9/5 (263)

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 96 out of 100 from 3,638 traveler reviews. Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown, Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown, Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown follow close behind. We rank 170 outdoors experiences in Queenstown in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Queenstown cost?
Expect around $280 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise from $5, 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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