Queenstown · SAFARI
4 tours
Good safari tours sell out between December and March, and the best go first. Here are the 4 to look at, with prices, durations and the weather caveats that matter on this side of the Alps.
Wild Hills Off Road Safari from Wanaka, a small-group 4WD ride to West Wānaka Station for alpine tea, wildlife, and big mountain views.
“Wonderful day. Great climb up the mountain, plenty of wildlife, good information about the area and a relaxing cup of coffee at the top.”
Private kayaking to Pigeon Island’s flightless-bird sanctuary on Lake Wakatipu from Glenorchy, with tea breaks and exclusive access.
“Our group of 8 had a great time kayaking. The scenery is beautiful and the snack was homemade cake - a nice addition to an already fun trip. So peaceful and Amanda filled us in on lots of interesting information - great story teller 😁 one of our group had never kayaked before and was a bit nervous but loved it!!!”
Jet boat safari on New Zealand’s West Coast into a UNESCO World Heritage area, with photo stops, walk, tea, and whitebait grounds.
“Highly recommend this tour! Learned about the area, the community, the kiwi repopulation efforts, and more. Scenery is spectacular.”
Kayak from Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island bird sanctuary with tea stops, glacier views, and a private Glenorchy trip from Queenstown.
“Amazing views and the host was great, the car ride to glenorchy was a good opportunity to see more of Queenstowns scenery and the kayaking was easy to pick up!”
