Queenstown Itineraries

Itinerary Ideas

When planning a holiday there are so many options it’s hard to know exactly what to fit into your days. Here you can find some suggestions to inspire you and help you plan your trip to Queenstown.

Explore itineraries with things to do with kids, adventure itineraries for travellers keen to experience Queenstown’s epic adrenaline activities and nightlife, local’s tips for those wanting to discover off the beaten track options and indulgent suggestions for those rewarding themselves with the trip of a lifetime.

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Adrenaline Kick: Test Your Limits in Queenstown

Gather up your courage and discover why Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world. Thrills and spills, crags and canyons, we have the intense thrills you're after.

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Get Beneath Queenstown's Skin on a Rainy Day

Discover activities for a rainy day in Queenstown. From day trips to Milford Sound, to exploring local culture and heritage, we have you covered.

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Explore Like a Local in Queenstown

Sometimes you want to experience the hidden gems of a place that only locals know about, here we list some spots that are popular with the locals.

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Explore Queenstown's Local Artists and Produce

Queenstown is home to many local makers, from organic markets to wines straight from the cellar door, discover the real Queenstown here.

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Cardrona Downhill Mountain Bike Par Queenstown

Get Beneath Queenstown's Skin in a Week

From great walks, wilderness experiences and local markets, we show you how to discover the real Queenstown.

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Mirror Lake and Mt Alfred in Glenorchy Queenstown

Find Reward in the Little Things

Find reward on your Queenstown holiday by visiting historic buildings and mines, wine tasting at cellar doors and more. Here we list some budget friendly ideas.

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Drinks with friends on Steamer Wharf Queenstown

A Queenstown Food Adventure

Discover Queenstown’s world famous food and wine, and go on a food adventure with some of these delicious ideas.

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Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body and Soul

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in Queenstown, with yoga, spa experiences, horse riding or simply just coffee and a book.

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Views over Arrowtown with Nomad Safaris Queenstown

A Week of Total Indulgence in Paradise

Reward yourself with wine experiences, air adventures, delicious food and more, with this week long itinerary of indulgence.

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Family Fun on a Rainy Day

If you've hit a rainy day in Queenstown don't panic, we have plenty of indoor activities to keep you and your family entertained.

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Trip Tips for Little Explorers

Discover many ways to keep your little explorers busy when you next holiday in Queenstown.

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Kids and Family Fun at Queenstown Ice Arena

Holiday Discoveries for Kids

There are many ways your kids can try new things when you're on holiday in Queenstown, and experience more in a day here, than most would in a lifetime.

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Family Fun on a Budget

Discover plenty of fun things to do in Queenstown for the budget conscious family.

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How to have fun on a rainy day

From canyoning, to bowling, to chilling out with new friends, Queenstown has fun activities for all weather conditions. Discover a few ideas to keep you smiling through a rainy day.

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Have Fun Like a Local: Insider tips

Exploring the world as a traveller is great fun, but sometimes you want to mingle with the locals and discover exactly they do for fun. Here are some insider tips.

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Must Do's for an Epic Week in Queenstown

Adventure is your middle name. You love travelling and meeting new people. This 7-day itinerary will help you enjoy epic adventures Queenstown and tick some items off your bucket list.

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Free (or Very Cheap) Activities for Adventurers

Backpacking and looking to stretch your budget? Here are some things to do to meet people and experience some Queenstown must do’s for free or very little.

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Thrifty Ways to Get Beneath Queenstown's Skin

Discover the Real Queenstown with walking tours, markets, mountain biking and more. We list the best free and under $50 adventures in our inspirational setting.

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Reward Yourself on a Rainy Day

It’s a rainy day, but there are still plenty of rewarding, and just a little bit indulgent, experiences to be had in Queenstown.

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Walter Peak Real Journeys Queenstown with the family

A Week in Queenstown for the Whole Family to Enjoy

Discover fun for the whole family when you visit Queenstown. From working farms to hydro slides, here are a few ways to make the most of your time together.