Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand, a must-see for any traveller. When travelling to Milford Sound we recommend you have comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing and insect repellent. COACH / NATURE CRUISE / COACH (Lunch Included) Travel into Milford in comfort on a luxury coach for a full day tour. Undertake a nature cruise on the fjord before returning to Queenstown Return luxury glass-roofed coach transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound with an extended Nature Cruise along the full length of the fjord to the Tasman Sea. On boarding a luxury glass-roofed coach in Queenstown, travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through rolling countryside to Te Anau for a morning tea break. From Te Anau, the coach then continues along the spectacular Milford Road through impressive alpine scenery. On reaching Milford Sound board a Nature Cruise for a leisurely cruise the full length of the fjord to the Tasman Sea. There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and the towering peaks. Keep a lookout for wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins when in season. Following the cruise return to Queenstown by luxury coach. Hotel Pick up and Drop off. 7.20am (approx.) depart. 7.45pm (approx.) return. Duration: Approximately 13:00 hours Cost from: $148 USD per person FLIGHTS MILFORD TO QUEENSTOWN Undertake a stunning scenic flight from Milford to Queenstown at the end of the cruise. Widely regarded as one of the most scenic flights in the world. Subject to Weather conditions, there is the option to fly from Milford Sound to Queenstown at the end of the cruise. Hotel Pick up and Drop off. Duration: Approximately 10.00 hours returning 4.30pm approx. Cost from: $429 USD per person

For those wanting to travel to the less crowded fjiord Doubtless offers serene waterways and spectacular scenery. On boarding a luxury coach in Queenstown, travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Manapouri. Then cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm before boarding a coach and crossing the alpine route of Wilmot Pass through some of Fiordland’s most dense rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove, board a modern catamaran vessel, the Patea Explorer for a three-hour cruise exploring the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord. There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and mountains all the way out to the Tasman Sea. It is home to bottlenose dolphins and fur seals and when in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguin. An onboard nature guide with specialist knowledge of the region’s history, flora and fauna provides detailed interpretation in English with a roving microphone. On the return cruise, the vessel’s engines are turned off and passengers are treated to the ‘sound of silence’. There is also a visit included to the Manapouri Power Station by coach before returning to Queenstown. Complimentary tea and coffee are available on the vessel. Hotel Pick up and Drop off Departs 7.00am (approx.) and returns (7.30pm approx.) Duration: Approximately 12:30 hours Cost from: $197 USD per person

Take in the wonderful views of this alpine resort from the middle of Lake Wakatipu on this short cruise.Cruise into untouched wilderness on the Spirit of Queenstown Scenic Cruise to discover Lake Wakatipu’s hidden gem – Mt Nicholas. Sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery of The Remarkables mountain range and up the lake towards Glenorchy township. Take panoramic photos from our open-top viewing deck accompanied by a lively and informative commentary from your skipper. Departs: 11.00am, 1.00pm, 3.00pm. Southern Discoveries Lakefront Wharf Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Cost from: $30 USD per person

One of the most famous of Queenstown attractions, people have been travelling over to Walter Peak Farm to enjoy the scenery and farm attractions for over 80 years.Get a taste of New Zealand’s farming lifestyle at Walter Peak High Country Farm. Situated on picturesque Lake Wakatipu the farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. The Farm Tour itself is a wonderful, interactive experience for the whole family, with something to keep everyone entertained and happy. Our rural host will meet you after you disembark from the TSS Earnslaw and take you for a walking tour of the farmyard. The first stop is the holding pens, where you can help feed the sheep and deer, and even get up close to the Scottish Highland Cattle. Then stroll through the lakeside gardens to the charming Colonel’s Homestead for a traditional high-country morning or afternoon tea. Afterwards the farmer will lead you over to the shearing shed where you can watch the farm dogs rounding up sheep from the hill paddocks, and see the farmer shear a sheep. You will then board the TSS Earnslaw for your cruise back to Queenstown. Several departures per day Duration: 3.5 hours Cost from: $71 USD per person

Travel to Walter Peak across lake Wakatipu and enjoy a BBQ lunch in the peaceful surroundings of the farm.Enjoy a quintessential Kiwi experience – a delicious BBQ lunch and a farm tour in a stunning lakeside setting. Your lunch Cruise starts with a cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw across to Walter Peak High Country Farm. We have on offer juicy beef steaks, succulent pork, lamb chops, pork spareribs and chicken drumsticks. If you’re vegetarian, don’t worry, you are well catered for too, with an enticing selection of seasonal salads, roast vegetables and a vegetarian dish of the day. After your hearty lunch, you can join a tour of the farmyard, view some of the farm animals, and explore the beautiful lakeside gardens. Departs from the Pier at 10am and 12 noon Duration: 3.5 hours Cost from: $93 USD per person

This is a dining experience like no other. Travel across Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw to the homestead a Walter Peak for a traditional New Zealand roast dinner. If you’re looking for a dining experience that’s unlike any other in Queenstown join us at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant at Walter Peak High Country Farm. Steeped in Queenstown’s pioneering history, your experience starts with a cruise across Lake Wakatipu in the 100-year-old steamship, the TSS Earnslaw. Then disembark at Walter Peak High Country Farm, one of the first farms set up in the region. Relax in the unique ambience of the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant, the heart of the stately homestead at Walter Peak. Here, you’ll enjoy a traditional New Zealand carvery buffet that includes an expansive array of New Zealand produce. On the menu are seafood, succulent roasted meats, vegetables and salads. Then finish your meal with our irresistible selection of homemade desserts, New Zealand cheeses and freshly brewed tea and coffee. After dinner, an entertaining and informative demonstration gives you a glimpse of life in the high country. On the magical night-time cruise home, you can enjoy the camaraderie of a sing-along with the ship’s pianist or breathe in the fresh night air on the moonlit decks as you watch the lights of Queenstown draw nearer. Departs from the Pier at 6.00pm Duration: 4 hours Cost from: $108 USD per person

Sample some of Queenstown’s best wines on this relaxing tour of at least 3 vineyards Take this late departure tour and experience the true flavour of our local pinot noir and other wine varietals at three premium vineyards. Enjoy a guided tour through the vines and into an underground wine cave. We offer a selection of NZ cheeses mid-afternoon which perfectly complements the wine tasting. Craft beer tasting is also an option at this winery. This relaxing tour travels just a short distance from Queenstown allowing plenty of time to unwind and immerse yourself in our picture postcard scenery. Courtesy pick up and drop off at selected accommodation or central Queenstown Time for an optional a la carte winery lunch (own expense) Hotel Pick up and Drop off Departs: 1.30pm Duration: 4 hours Cost from: $123 USD per person

Visit historic Skippers Canyon on a 4 wheel vehicle and enjoy the rugged scenery as you traverse this treacherous road.Nomad Safaris offers a complete 4WD tour into the historic Skippers Canyon. It is a half day heritage tour that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley as the guide navigates this awe-inspiring canyon. You will visit many historic sites such as the Skippers Suspension Bridge and the old township of Skippers. Visit the restored schoolhouse where you will gain a real insight into the local heritage through photos and histories of life in this tough environment. The British Automobile Association voted Skippers Canyon Road as one of the 25 most scenic roads in the world. Hotel Pick up and Drop off Departs: 8.15am and 1.30pm Duration: 4 hours Cost from: $145 USD per person

This famous trip is not to be missed. Wonderful scenery among an adrenaline rush as you zoom through the river canyons in very shallow water. From the moment the accelerator hits the floor; your adrenaline hits the roof as you speed in mere centimetres of water along the famous Shotover River and deep into the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. It’s an amazing white water ride, in crystal clear water as shallow as 10cm, as the Shotover Canyon walls tower over you, the expert driver puts the ‘Big Red’ Jet Boat through its paces and skilfully whips it past rocky outcrops, skims around crags and boulders, and speeds through the dramatic and narrow canyons. Complimentary courtesy shuttle departs every 15 minutes from ‘The Station’ – corner Camp and Shotover Streets. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes for the round trip Cost from: $111 USD per person

Queenstown is made for walking with it’s clear air and wonderful views. Only minutes from Queenstown are many scenic hikes, suitable for all ages and level of fitness. Depending on your choice you can quickly immerse yourself in native vegetation, bird life, history, scenic views and in several places quickly isolate yourself from the busy township. Lakeshore, Forest & Bird – This easy lakeshore forest and bird walk, with its own microclimate, includes scenic views, native birdlife and interesting medicinal plants used by both M?ori and European settlers. Departure: Hotel pick up Departures: 8.00am & 1.30pm Cost from: $81 USD per person (minimum of two persons)

For the fitter – this walk is the ultimate day hike through pristine bush among the high peaks. Routeburn Track Day Hike A journey to the head of Lake Wakatipu is the ideal preparation for the splendour of the world-famous Routeburn walk. As you travel northwest on a road that clings to the very edge of the lake, your guide will introduce you to the history and landscape of the region. Explore forgotten paths of the Maori, as we travel along their old greenstone trails, finding new enchantment around each corner, where native birds abound. This walk is often described as, being “far better than the Milford Track”. Just 2.5 hours walk later, the woodland parts to reveal the rich grassland of Routeburn Flats, overlooked on all sides by cloud-scraping mountains, some so high they have permafrost. After a delicious Kiwi style picnic lunch, we turn and enjoy the valley in reverse. Exploring the old paths of the Maori travellers as we travel along their old ‘Greenstone’ trails, finding new enjoyment around each corner.Native and migratory birds welcome your return to the forest, and a plentiful array of species will accompany your journey back to civilization. IMPORTANT NOTES: Due to the nature of the terrain, altitude and alpine conditions, the duration of this walk is entirely flexible and dependent on fitness levels. You can enjoy anything from a 16 kilometer to 23-kilometer return journey, as there is an option of walking another 1.5hrs to view the entire magnificent valley from the Routeburn Falls. Track condition is excellent and though sturdy footwear is always advised, in fine weather athletic shoes are adequate. The Routeburn Track is an excellent walk for people interested in variety, lake river valley forests, mountain views, native birds or photography. Departures: 8.00am from local hotels Walking distance: 11 kilometers (6.8 miles). Walking time of 3 -5 hours Duration: 9 hours Cost from: $148 USD per person (minimum of 2 persons)

Travel to some of the most recognised sites made famous in the Lord of the Rings Triology. Explore the magical side of New Zealand and understand why this beautiful country was chosen to portray Middle earth. The Queenstown area featured prominently in the filming of the incredibly popular Lord of the Rings trilogy. Nomad Safaris operate two different Lord of the Rings tours. The Safari of the Scenes – Wakatipu (Tour A) combines a true 4WD tour with film locations from the LOTR trilogy. The Safari of the Scenes – Glenorchy (Tour B) is the perfect sightseeing trip through the valleys beyond Glenorchy encompassing pivotal Lord of the Rings Scenes. Both Safaris of the Scenes can be done in one day for a truly exciting experience.

This tour combines the best of the Lord of the Rings locations with the thrills of an off road adventure. The perfect tour for those that want the thrills of an off-road adventure but also want to discover exciting Lord of the Rings film locations. The Wakatipu Basin tour takes you to The Remarkables, which were used as various mountains throughout the trilogy including the Misty Mountains. Traveling part way up this beautiful mountain range you get a bird’s eye view onto Deer Park Heights, which was used for the refugees of Rohan and the Battle of the Wargs scenes. Traveling from The Remarkables we head to the Kawarau Gorge where the filming took place for the Argonath, or Pillars of the Kings. Leaving the Kawarau Gorge the trip heads to Arrowtown where the loss of The One Ring at Gladden Fields was filmed. Near Arrowtown you will experience some true off-road adventure. Following a historic gold mining road up the Arrow River you will cross the river to get to the Ford of Bruinen. At this point you can indulge in morning or afternoon tea and try your hand at a spot of gold panning. From Arrowtown you will travel to the entrance of Skippers Canyon where you will be offered spectacular panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and over Skippers Canyon. Hotel Pick up and Drop off Departs: 8.30 and 1.30 pm Duration: 4 hours. Cost from: $145 USD per person

This Lord of the Rings trip highlights the scenery of Glenorchy as well as the sites seen in The Chronicles of Narnia and Wolverine. For Lord of the Rings fans, this is the trip where Nomad Safaris really does take you There and Back again. This scenic sightseeing tour includes recognisable film locations and stunning natural scenery. The Glenorchy Safari of the Scenes takes you from Queenstown to Glenorchy stopping at breath-taking viewpoints along the way. Beyond Glenorchy follow the Dart River to the spectacular filming location for Isengard. This location offers stunning views of Mt Earnslaw. Heading to Paradise to discover the location for the Forest of Lothlorien. Leaving Glenorchy and returning towards Queenstown you will stop at 12 Mile Delta to explore the location of the Ithilien Camp. The Safari of the Scenes – Glenorchy also includes locations from Xmen Origins: Wolverine, and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Bring the films to life – dress up and take photos in our replica props Hotel Pick up and Drop off Departs: 8.00am and 1.30 pm Duration: 4 hours 15 mins Cost from: $145 USD per person

Combining the thrill of a jetboat ride with the natural beauty of the Dart River this 6 hours trip has it all. Journey deep into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mt Aspiring National Park on this wilderness adventure from Queenstown. On this 6-hour tour, combine the thrill of an exhilarating jet-boat ride down the Dart River with a guided forest walk and a backcountry 4WD safari. Surrounded by awe-inspiring peaks and mysterious hidden valleys, this is an area of exceptional natural beauty. From Glenorchy, embark on a jet-boat ride down the Dart River. Enjoy thrilling jet spins as you navigate the ever-changing shallow channels of this glacier-fed, braided river system, and listen as your expert boat driver highlight points of interest that give this area its unique natural and cultural importance. Next, discover the surrounding vegetation and spot wildlife on a leisurely walk through an ancient forest with your naturalist guide. Then, travel along a back-country route aboard a 4WD vehicle and enjoy a fun off-road adventure! Learn more about this fascinating area and stop to view some of New Zealand’s most epic scenery. After your wilderness adventure, enjoy a relaxing drive back to Queenstown. Hotel pickups available. Departs: 8.00am or 12.30pm (Times are approximate and will be confirmed at the time of booking) Duration: 6 hours Cost from: $192 USD Per person

For a quiet walk right in the centre of town you cannot beat the Queenstown Gardens nestled right on the shores of the Lake. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and overlooked by the majestic Remarkables Range, Queenstown is the Southern Hemisphere’s premiere four seasons alpine and lake resort. Located right in the centre of town and skirting the Lake are the famous Queenstown gardens featuring walks, flower beds, games areas, woodlands, formal gardens and areas of peace and quiet. In the centre of the garden is a moving memorial to Robert Falcon Scott and the men who died during the Antarctic expedition of 1912. Walking distance from the hotel Cost from: Free

The views from the Skyline are not to be missed. Travel to the summit in a speedy Gondola and bring your camera for the most amazing shots over the lake and town. Located an easy five – minute walk from central Queenstown, Skyline Queenstown offers awe-inspiring views of the region and an abundance of entertainment and adventure. Take the journey on the iconic Gondola up Bob’s Peak to enjoy award winning cuisine in the scenic restaurant, Kiwi Haka Maori culture performances and the Skyline Luge. Skyline Queenstown also offers access to scenic walking tracks in the Ben Lomond Reserve; mountain bike trails in the Queenstown Bike Park and breath taking views from the viewing deck and market kitchen cafe, along with a stargazing tour in the evening. Runs continuously from 9.00am until late Cost from: $26 USD per person Return trip on the Gondola.