Cheapest Queenstown activities, by price (updated daily)
25 trips from $77, live prices, sorted cheapest first.
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Arrowtown to Queenstown Mountain Bike Day
6 Hours, 30 Minutes · 4.8
from$77
Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour from Queenstown, 7:30am
13 Hours · 4.9
from$339
Short answer: The cheapest Queenstown activity today (28 October 2026) is Arrowtown to Queenstown Mountain Bike Day at $77 per person. All 25 run from $77 to $774. The middle half cost $199 to $339.
Updated from our live booking system. Per person, AUD.
Every Queenstown activity we sell, by price
Jet boats on the Shotover and Dart rivers, the canyon swing, rafting, skydives over Queenstown and Wanaka, helicopter flights to Milford Sound and the glaciers, and day trips from town, sorted by today's from-price. "Costs extra" quotes each listing's own exclusions; travel insurance is never included.
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Arrowtown to Queenstown Mountain Bike Day
4.8 from 762 Google reviews
- 34–36km self-guided ride
- Swing bridges and river gorges
No extra costs listed
From, per person $77Book now (pick a date) -
Queenstown Ziplines: 2 Ziplines and a 21 Metre Drop
Departs Queenstown
- 2 ziplines through the native forest canopy
- 21 metre drop to the forest floor to finish
Costs extra: GoPro hire (available on the day); Transport to the gondola base terminal
From, per person $96Book now (pick a date) -
Jet Sprint Boat Ride in Gibbston, Queenstown
Departs Gibbston
- 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds
- Up to 4 g on the corners
Costs extra: Transport from Queenstown (paid shuttle, 2 daily departures, minimum 2 people)
From, per person $119Book now (pick a date) -
Queenstown Jet Boat Ride: Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau and Shotover Rivers
Departs Queenstown
- 60 minutes and 45km across three waterways
- Up to 95km/h with 360-degree spins
Costs extra: Transfers (the pier is in central Queenstown)
From, per person $128Book now (pick a date) -
Shotover River Canyon Jet Boat Ride
4.8 from 7,418 Google reviews
- Famous 360-degree spins
- 90km/h through narrow canyon
Costs extra: Transport to/from Queenstown township (own arrangement)
From, per person $159Book now (pick a date) -
Skippers Canyon Guided Drive and Jet Boat from Queenstown
Departs Queenstown
- Guided drive along the historic Skippers Road
- 25 minutes of jet boating on the upper Shotover
No extra costs listed
From, per person $179Book now (pick a date) -
Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting, Grades 2 to 3, from Queenstown
Departs New Zealand
- Four grade 2 to 3 rapids
- Optional cliff jumping
No extra costs listed
From, per person $199Book now (pick a date) -
Milford Sound Later Departure Coach and Cruise from Queenstown
Departs Queenstown
- Later departure from Queenstown
- Photo stops at Eglinton Valley, Knobs Flat and Mirror Lakes
No extra costs listed
From, per person $239Book now (pick a date) -
Queenstown Quad Bike Tour: 1 Hour on 250cc Sports ATVs
Departs Queenstown
- 1-hour guided ride on 250cc sports quads
- Hill climbs, descents and creek crossings
No extra costs listed
From, per person $239Book now (pick a date) -
Shotover River Whitewater Rafting, Grades 3 to 5, from Queenstown
Departs New Zealand
- Grades 3 to 5 rapids
- Grade 4 to 5 Mother with Aftershock, Squeeze and Pinball
No extra costs listed
From, per person $239Book now (pick a date) -
Milford Sound Full Day Coach and Nature Cruise from Queenstown
Departs Queenstown
- Glass-roof coach with reclining seats and Wi-Fi
- 7:00am departure, back in Queenstown around 7:30pm
No extra costs listed
From, per person $249Book now (pick a date) -
Shotover Canyon Swing, Solo Jump in Queenstown
Departs Queenstown
- Launch from a platform 109m above the Shotover River
- 60m vertical freefall, about four seconds of it
No extra costs listed
From, per person $250Book now (pick a date) -
Milford Sound Coach and Classic Cruise from Queenstown
Departs Queenstown
- Glass-roof coach with driver commentary
- Stops at Mirror Lakes, Monkey Creek, Homer Tunnel
No extra costs listed
From, per person $258Book now (pick a date) -
Milford Sound Coach and Signature Cruise from Queenstown
Departs Queenstown
- Two hour Signature Cruise, longest day cruise option
- Live commentary from nature guides on board
No extra costs listed
From, per person $274Book now (pick a date) -
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo, Small Group Day Tour
Departs Queenstown
- Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park with 2.5 to 3 hours free
- Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo
No extra costs listed
From, per person $299Book now (pick a date) -
Tandem Skydive over Wanaka, 9,000ft
Departs Wānaka
- 9,000ft tandem jump, up to 25 seconds of freefall
- Over 200km/h in freefall
Costs extra: Return transfers from Queenstown (set days only, extra fee); Weight surcharge for jumpers of 95kg and over (paid on the day)
From, per person $307Book now (pick a date) -
Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat and Forest Walk from Glenorchy
4.7 from 2,878 TripAdvisor reviews
- Only jet boat operator allowed on the Dart River
- Two hours of jet boating from Glenorchy
Costs extra: Transport from Queenstown (this departure starts in Glenorchy)
From, per person $319Book now (pick a date) -
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise, 16 Person Small Group from Queenstown
Departs Queenstown
- Maximum 16 guests
- Sprinter with panoramic windows
No extra costs listed
From, per person $329Book now (pick a date) -
Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour from Queenstown, 7:30am
4.9 from 2,800 TripAdvisor reviews
- Small group, maximum 15 passengers
- Mercedes Sprinter with panoramic windows and Wi-Fi
No extra costs listed
From, per person $339Book now (pick a date) -
Doubtful Sound Cruise and Coach from Queenstown
Departs Queenstown
- Daily 7:30am departure from Queenstown
- Glass-roof coach to Manapouri
No extra costs listed
From, per person $445Book now (pick a date) -
Queenstown Tandem Skydive - 15,000ft
4.6 from 1,447 Google reviews
- Jump from 15,000 feet
- Up to 60 seconds of freefall
No extra costs listed
From, per person $466Book now (pick a date) -
Tandem Skydive over Wanaka, 15,000ft
Departs Wānaka
- 15,000ft tandem jump, up to 60 seconds of freefall
- Over 200km/h in freefall
Costs extra: Return transfers from Queenstown (set days only, extra fee); Weight surcharge for jumpers of 95kg and over (paid on the day)
From, per person $466Book now (pick a date) -
Dart River Jet Boat & Funyaks
4.8 from 1,352 Google reviews
- Jet boat into Mount Aspiring NP
- Paddle inflatable Funyaks downstream
Costs extra: Transport from accommodation outside Queenstown
From, per person $479Book now (pick a date) -
Glenorchy Glacier Landing Helicopter Flight, Mount Aspiring National Park
Departs Glenorchy
- Flight through Mount Aspiring National Park
- Over Lake Whakatipu from the Glenorchy aerodrome
Costs extra: Transport between Queenstown and Glenorchy (available as a separate add-on); Surcharge for credit and contactless card payments on the day
From, per person $620Book now (pick a date) -
Glenorchy Milford Sound Helicopter Flyover with Alpine Landing
Departs Glenorchy
- Glenorchy to Milford Sound and back in 50 minutes
- Over Mitre Peak and the fiord's waterfalls
Costs extra: Transport between Queenstown and Glenorchy (available as a separate add-on); Surcharge for credit and contactless card payments on the day
From, per person $774Book now (pick a date)
Reviews from real travellers
Public reviews of the operators who run these tours, shown as excerpts with the source on each.
"This trail from Arrowtown to Queenstown is absolutely stunning. Arrowtown itself is worth at least an hour to visit before you set off. The views are just once in a lifetime. Trail is well marked and the team are great."
"Loved the whole experience. Easy check in process and super friendly staff. We had a very small group so wait time at each platform was very minimal. Such a scenic, beautiful spot to zipline."
"We did the Off-roading and Jet-sprinting as part of our works do. I will definitely be telling friends and family about how much fun both experiences were, and I'll bring my partner back to have a go."
"An absolutely thrilling experience! The jet boat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers was full of excitement, stunning scenery, and plenty of adrenaline. The driver was skilled and made the ride even more fun."
"Beautiful scenery, fun 360s, nice and close to the cliffs. The advice about bringing own gloves, beanies, glasses and warm layers was appreciated!"
"The whole experience was outstanding, from the bus journey (in and out of the canyon), banter, historical content and moreover the thrill of the jet boat ride."
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What's included, and what costs extra
Grouped from each listing's own inclusions. Travel insurance is never included.
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5 / 25
include pickup or transfers
Which ones
Milford Sound Later Departure Coach and Cruise from Queenstown, Queenstown Quad Bike Tour: 1 Hour on 250cc Sports ATVs, Milford Sound Coach and Cruise, 16 Person Small Group from Queenstown, Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour from Queenstown, 7:30am, Doubtful Sound Cruise and Coach from Queenstown.
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15 / 25
include gear and equipment
Which ones
Arrowtown to Queenstown Mountain Bike Day, Queenstown Ziplines: 2 Ziplines and a 21 Metre Drop, Jet Sprint Boat Ride in Gibbston, Queenstown, Queenstown Jet Boat Ride: Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau and Shotover Rivers, Shotover River Canyon Jet Boat Ride, Skippers Canyon Guided Drive and Jet Boat from Queenstown, Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting, Grades 2 to 3, from Queenstown, Queenstown Quad Bike Tour: 1 Hour on 250cc Sports ATVs, Shotover River Whitewater Rafting, Grades 3 to 5, from Queenstown, Shotover Canyon Swing, Solo Jump in Queenstown, Tandem Skydive over Wanaka, 9,000ft, Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat and Forest Walk from Glenorchy, Queenstown Tandem Skydive - 15,000ft, Tandem Skydive over Wanaka, 15,000ft, Dart River Jet Boat & Funyaks.
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2 / 25
include some meals or snacks
10 of 25 listings name a cost that isn't in the price; each card shows it under "Costs extra".
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Queenstown activities prices: your questions
What is the cheapest Queenstown activity?
Arrowtown to Queenstown Mountain Bike Day at $77 per person is the lowest-priced Queenstown activity on this page today.
What costs extra on the day?
10 of 25 listings name a cost not in the price, such as gopro hire (available on the day); transport from queenstown (paid shuttle, 2 daily departures, minimum 2 people); transfers (the pier is in central queenstown). The table shows each one; the tour page has the full list.
What's included in the price of Queenstown activities?
It depends on the trip. Of the 25 we sell: 5 include pickup or transfers; 15 include gear and equipment; 2 include some meals or snacks. Each tour page lists exactly what's included and what isn't.
How do I get the cheapest price on Queenstown activities?
Each "from" price above is the trip's lowest-priced date and room, so pick a date that shows that price on the tour page. Found the identical trip cheaper on another Australian booking site? Send us the link and we'll do our best to beat it (our Price Match Promise).
Are prices per person?
Yes, per person in AUD, the lowest price for each trip. Rooms, cabins and dates that cost more are priced on each tour page.