Queenstown · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
8 tours
Start at the top and work down. The 8 self-guided tours below run from a half day close to town to twelve hours on the road, with what each costs and what you give up for the shorter version.
Cycle Gibbston Valley from Queenstown on a self-guided route with shuttle support, river bridges, optional e-bikes, and wineries at your pace.
“So easy! We loved that we were picked up from whichever winery we ended up at!”
Self-guided Milford Track walk with a short boat ride, flat terrain, and a hike to Giant Gate Falls in about 3.5 hours.
“Lovely walk to beautiful waterfall Expensive given such a short crossing and then self guided but the walk was very well maintained and I guess if the money goes towards national park upkeep then all good”
Queenstown to Gibbston on a self-guided bike ride via Arrow River Trail, suspension bridges, and the Kawarau Bungy Bridge, with shuttle.
“It was well organized and the bike ride was amazing!”
Ride Arrowtown bridges and river trails, then tour Gibbston Valley Winery wine cave with tastings on a half-day self-guided bike trip.
“Great track. Spectacular views and swing bridges across the gorge. Service from Queenstown bikes was very good.”
Self-guided 30km MTB from Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka, with shuttle, bike and helmet, swing bridge, and the Wanaka Tree stop.
“A very enjoyable experience.Our guide was very friendly,accomodating,professional and has a wealth of knowlege about the area and history.We recommend it to all.Thanks heaps.”
Self-guided Milford Track day walk from Sandfly Point to Giant Gate Falls, with return water taxi to Milford Sound. Flat, scenic, 3-4 hours.
“Water Taxi driver was amazing, we would highly recommend this hike. The route was very well paved and scenic.”
Self-guided Milford Track day walk from Te Anau, with a Lake Te Anau boat ride, easy hike to Clinton Hut, swing bridge, and return.
“Great trip. Lovely boat ride & easy walk along the river which was so peaceful. Walking across the swing bridge is fun & has great views. Getting to the hut & experiencing it briefly with the 4 day hikers was good.”
Take a Lake Wanaka cruise to predator-free Mou Waho Island, then follow a self-guided hike to Arethusa Pool with DOC conservation impact.
“Great views of the island lake within a lake at the top, a short hike but does have some tricky ish sections”
