What to do in Otago

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal town with a lake, mountains in the background, and a small island.
A crowded lakeside with people relaxing and a boat on the water, surrounded by mountains and dense trees.
A cable car system over a lake with a town below.
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A lakeside town with dense forests and modern buildings.

Activities

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

NZ$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

NZ$175
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

NZ$48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Queenstown: Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

NZ$64
per adult
Kiwi Park Admission Ticket
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu

NZ$119
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options

NZ$50
per adult
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

NZ$159
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

NZ$139
per adult
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

NZ$219
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 106 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$236 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$325 per adult
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Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$595 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 112 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$379 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

8.6 out of 10 with 37 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$64 per adult
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What to do in Otago

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A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.

Skyline Queenstown

9.2/10 (3,768 reviews)
One of the steepest cable-car rides in the world, offering incredible panoramic views of the Queenstown region.
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A beach with clear turquoise water, a forested mountain in the background, and people relaxing on the sand.

Queenstown City Centre

The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area.

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Frankton

Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Remarkables Park Town Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.

A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.

Dunedin City Centre

Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Regent Theatre or Grand Casino.

A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and houses.

Fernhill

Fernhill is well-regarded for its captivating mountain views, ample dining options and fantastic lake views, and you might also want to make a stop by Lake Wakatipu, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

A coastal town with a bay, mountains, and a clear sky.

Goldfield Heights

Though Goldfield Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino.

 

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Day trip destinations from Otago

A calm lake surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.

Wānaka

A dry riverbed with a red car on a dirt path, surrounded by sparse vegetation and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

Alexandra

A street with a cafe and a bank.

Oamaru

A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by hills.

Otematata

A calm lake reflecting mountains, a pine tree, and a clear sky.

Cromwell

A mountainous town with a lake, surrounded by forest and clouds.

Queenstown

A coastal town with mountains in the background and a body of water in the foreground.

Arthur's Point

A street lined with shops, including a hotel and a cafe, with cars parked on the side.

Arrowtown

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