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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Otago [2025]
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Skyline Queenstown
4.7
/5
574 reviews
9.4
Based on 13,249 reviews
80.2 km from downtown
Phone +6434410101
Address: 53 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Skyline Gondola: A Night View Like a Painting
Thrilling activities with scenic views
Saved by 600 users465 positive reviews
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The skyline in Queenstown is similar to other cities in New Zealand, and Luge is worth a try. However, buying multiple tickets may be worth it, but it may be a waste if you get tired of playing. My friend just finds queuing and taking the cable car very tried, although she bought six tickets but only played twice.
Family trip, bring children with you. For children, the scenery on the top of the mountain is not impressive, but the skyline luge is really fun.
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TSS Earnslaw
4.7
/5
398 reviews
9.3
From US$60.54
Based on 5,887 reviews
80.2 km from downtown
Phone +6432496000
Address: Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Captain's view from lookout tower
Saved by 257 users292 positive reviews
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Fortunately, I chose lunch. Although the taste was not very good, the buffet of various meats was enough to fill me up!
I watched the wool shearing and the performance of puppies driving sheep. After all, I had never seen it before, so it was a bit interesting!
There is a small manor on the island, which is not big but beautiful!
The boat ride itself is just like that, the scenery is about the same!
You need to arrive at the scene half an hour in advance to queue up. You can see a long queue from afar at the pier in the town center. This is the only antique steamship still in operation in the world. After more than 100 years, the ship is still very beautiful
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NZONE Skydive Queenstown
4.8
/5
133 reviews
8.8
From US$213.84
Based on 1,485 reviews
80 km from downtown
Phone +6434425867
Address: 35 Shotover Street, Central Queenstown, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Queenstown views from 15,000 ft
One-on-one coaching & guidance
Saved by 279 users56% positive reviews
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Skydiving is super fun, 15,000 feet, the free fall feels like life is free!
The package comes with a handheld camera, with photos and videos.
After the jump, it will be sent directly to your email for you to download.
It takes about 20 minutes to drive to the base.
Very good experience. I chose 15,000ft for my first skydive, which was perfect. Except for the slight weightlessness for 3-5 seconds after leaving the cabin, there was no weightlessness at all afterwards. I spent an extra $200 to buy a GoPro video. It is basically impossible to get a third-party shooting appointment during the peak season.
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Shotover Jet Queenstown
4.9
/5
105 reviews
8.2
From US$84.71
Based on 6,486 reviews
77.9 km from downtown
Phone +6434428570
Address: 3 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Experience Queenstown's waterway views from three major waters
Flying over the river at 85 km/h
Saved by 232 users73% positive reviews
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Presenting information on the booking to the counter was easily verified for redemption. The shotover jet ride at Arthur's point is one of best among others at Queenstown. The jet boat gets close to the rocks of the canyon for a thrilling experience.
In addition to roaming the picturesque Lake Wakatipu, the jet boat also goes deep into the outer rivers and shallows to discover the traces of the gold rush era. The driver is humorous and has excellent skills. Every time he swings his tail, the passengers scream with excitement!
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
4.5
/5
122 reviews
8.1
From US$22.10
Based on 1,026 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +6434331195
Address: 17 Waterfront Road, South Hill, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Blue penguins' behavior & breeding
The endangered Oamaru blue penguin
Saved by 144 users71% positive reviews
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Taking photos is not allowed in the conservation center, and the flash will affect the penguins returning to their nests. The little penguins are so cute that we bought penguin dolls after seeing them. The quality of tourists is not very good, mainly Asian tourists. They always break the rules of keeping quiet and not using mobile phones.
The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is a delightful destination for wildlife enthusiasts, offering the chance to observe the world’s smallest penguins in their natural habitat. Located in Oamaru, New Zealand, the colony is dedicated to the conservation of these adorable creatures.Visitors can enjoy an evening viewing experience as the penguins return from the sea at dusk. The sight of them waddling up the beach and into their burrows is truly charming.
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Onsen Hot Pools
4.8
/5
20 reviews
8.0
From US$69.79
Based on 2,309 reviews
76.6 km from downtown
Phone +6434425707
Address: 162 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Hot Springs Attractions
Highlights:
Private hot springs & mountain views
Cliffside hot springs & lake view
Saved by 466 users
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The environment is very dreamy. I think it is worth the money. But the bad thing is that children are not allowed to enter at night. I don't know why. But overall it is still a good experience.
very nice experience. love the view, enjoyed onsen massage and treatment. the price is not friendly but it's worth ✨️
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7
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Kiwi Park Queenstown
4.2
/5
69 reviews
7.0
Based on 2,993 reviews
80.1 km from downtown
Phone +6434428059
Address: 51 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Family-run endangered species conservation
Interactive exhibit: learn about kiwis
Saved by 115 users35% positive reviews
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It is a very interesting park where you can see many native animals and plants. There is a dark-light kiwi bird house in the park, which simulates the night environment so that visitors can see the real state of kiwi birds foraging and moving.
Spent about 2-3 hours here. Not so crowded. Kiwi can only see during the kiwi encounter session. Kiwi house 2 don’t have any? Super near the gondola area and could be packed together with the gondola. Great place if you loved birds. Have an informative bird encounter show.
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Walter Peak High Country Farm - RealNZ
4.6
/5
12 reviews
6.7
From US$60.54
80.2 km from downtown
Phone +6432496000
Address: 88 Beach Street, Queenstown, Walter Peak 9300, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Steamship cruise across Lake Wakatipu
Sheep shearing & herding experience
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The steamship is very unique and historical. You can see the operation of the steamship, enjoy the sea breeze and the scenery on the deck. You can see many small animals on the farm. Sheep shearing is especially popular with children. We also took the wool back as a souvenir.
In this farm i met highland cattles. This animal was so known here. i feed it. Its tougue rolled my hand while eating and it made me screamed haha. I love to see the sheeps too. Bye
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The Helicopter Line, Queenstown
4.6
/5
20 reviews
6.7
From US$241.81
Based on 478 reviews
73.9 km from downtown
Phone +6434423034
Address: 29 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-2 hours
Highlights:
Helicopter over Southern Alps
Helicopter glacier landing experience
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Returning to Queenstown from Milford Strait, passing the heliport, you can take a helicopter to the southern glacier. "Global warming is causing the southern glaciers of New Zealand to melt, and perhaps we won't be able to see them again in many years!" The guide's introduction was very tempting. However, the price is really not cheap, equivalent to RMB 3,000 per person. From the Chinese on the billboard, it can be seen that this project is quite popular among Chinese people.
Take a Southern Glacier Helicopter tour over Wakatipu, Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Park. The towering mountains, snow and glaciers that come into view are truly breathtaking and spectacular.
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Lake Wānaka
4.6
/5
349 reviews
6.7
Based on 2,328 reviews
53 km from downtown
Phone +6434431233
Address: Otago, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
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Wanaka Lake is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand. It is the location of the popular tourist attraction, a lonely tree, about 70km northwest of the destination, Queenstown. The tree in my mind should look like Figure 5, but in the season without rain, "loneliness" can be so close to us [snickering]. It was dusk when we arrived in Queenstown.
Created by giant glaciers 10,000 years ago, Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea sit side by side, separated by a small strip of silvery white land called The Neck. Surrounded by stunning mountains, the two lakes have beautiful pebble beaches and are a popular attraction for locals and tourists, especially during the long, warm summers.
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