Boat trips · QUEENSTOWN BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 queenstown boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you board.
Cruise Lake Whakatipu, enjoy a generous local BBQ at Walter Peak, and watch sheepdogs work in this relaxed Queenstown half-day outing.
“It was great. The staff were friendly and the food was fabulous. The Walter peak farm is absolutely beautiful.”
Review of Pure Milford’s Queenstown to Milford Sound coach and cruise, with scenic stops, lunch, wildlife, costs, and practical tips.
“Loved it! Best activity for the first day being in NZ. Loved Brian our driver/expert NZ guide/legend. Would 100% recommend and do again.”
Race through Shotover Canyon on a 25-minute jet boat ride from Queenstown, with 360-degree spins, rapids, cliffs, and shuttle transport.
“It was awesome. Teens loved it and enjoyed getting wet on the back row. Would def recommend. Very well organised”
Review of Altitude Tours’ small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown, with scenic stops, picnic lunch, cruise, and practical tips.
“We’ve just returned from the Milford Sound day trip and cannot recommend the experience highly enough. Pick up was bang on time, the bus was modern and comfortable, lunch was delicious, and all of the stops were really well spaced and worthwhile. Falls Creek in particular was incredible! Our guide, Chelsea, was warm, welcoming, incredibly knowledgeable and super attentive to everyone on board the bus. We decided to take the scenic flight back and Chelsea worked incredibly hard to make it happen, and we are so grateful she did! It was amazing!! Thanks to all at Altitude for a fantastic day. We loved every minute!”
Review of KJet’s Queenstown jet boat ride on Lake Wakatipu, the Shotover, and Kawarau rivers, with practical tips on price, weather, and thrills.
“Great location easy for visitors, guide was great and funny. Thrilling ride while getting to see magical scenery!!! Would recommend”
Review of Queenstown’s Shotover River jet boat ride, with 360-degree spins, canyon scenery, practical tips, safety, and value advice.
“Thrilling activity to be enjoyed by both adults and kids.”
Ride Skippers Road into historic canyon country, then race the Shotover River by jet boat on a thrilling three-hour Queenstown tour.
“Such a fabulous morning. As the description said, getting there was half the fun. So beautiful. The Jet Boat ride was a blast. The drivers were amazing and very informative.”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
