Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Queenstown (Updated 2026)

Queenstown, New Zealand
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Milford and Fiordland Highlights Tour by Helicopter from Queenstown

View alpine lakes, rivers, forests, glacial valleys, and ice capped mountains from above with this 2-2.5 hour helicopter tour. Fly over the fiord and enjoy …More

View alpine lakes, rivers, forests, glacial valleys, and ice capped mountains from above with this 2-2.5 hour helicopter tour. Fly over the fiord and enjoy...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,228
Private Full Day Queenstown, Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1-1.5 hour …More

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1-1.5 hour...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,148
Queenstown - Private Family Group Bike Tour, Up to 11 E-bikes

You choose the trail to be biked and nzbiketrails picks you up, and your group (up to 11 riders), for a Private Tour which we …More

You choose the trail to be biked and nzbiketrails picks you up, and your group (up to 11 riders), for a Private Tour which we...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,145
Fiordland Finest Helicopter Flight from Queenstown

Beat the crowds with our signature flight that includes Milford Sound, Lake Quill, Mt Tutoko, Skippers Canyon and our exclusive landing location, the Earnslaw Burn. …More

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Beat the crowds with our signature flight that includes Milford Sound, Lake Quill, Mt Tutoko, Skippers Canyon and our exclusive landing location, the Earnslaw Burn....

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,142
Wines and Views Private Wine Tour of Otago from Queenstown

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a 5.5-hour private wine tour through the breathtaking landscapes of Central Otago. Begin …More

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a 5.5-hour private wine tour through the breathtaking landscapes of Central Otago. Begin...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$1,120
4 Day/3 Night Queenstown Ski Package at Remarkables Ski Field

Welcome to Queenstown for your winter ski or snowboarding holiday. It’s not just the skiing that makes Queenstown a fantastic winter destination; there’s also the …More

Welcome to Queenstown for your winter ski or snowboarding holiday. It’s not just the skiing that makes Queenstown a fantastic winter destination; there’s also the...

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$1,074
Private Arrowtown & Wānaka Full-Day Tour from Queenstown

Discover the alpine scenery, lakeside beauty and historic villages of the Queenstown and Wānaka regions on a private full-day tour exclusively for your group. Travel …More

Discover the alpine scenery, lakeside beauty and historic villages of the Queenstown and Wānaka regions on a private full-day tour exclusively for your group. Travel...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$1,072
Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Go one step further taking our Milford Sound / Piopiotahi return scenic Helicopter flights and a wonderous 2 hour Milford Sound Cruise with our partners …More

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Go one step further taking our Milford Sound / Piopiotahi return scenic Helicopter flights and a wonderous 2 hour Milford Sound Cruise with our partners...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$996
Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Explore the spectacular Fiordland National Park by air on this half-day Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown. Fly over Milford Sound by helicopter with a …More

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Explore the spectacular Fiordland National Park by air on this half-day Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown. Fly over Milford Sound by helicopter with a...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$993
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot …More

Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$993
Chef's Private Otago Gourmet's 2 Day Wine tour from Queenstown

The Vineyards Nobody Else Can Show You the great wine regions of the world have two kinds of producers — those who sell to tourists …More

The Vineyards Nobody Else Can Show You the great wine regions of the world have two kinds of producers — those who sell to tourists...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
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$988
Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Discover one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this full-day adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back. Relax in comfort as we …More

Discover one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this full-day adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back. Relax in comfort as we...

13 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$984
Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

Mount Cook Village (Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park): Mount Cook, or Aoraki in Māori, is New Zealand’s tallest mountain (3,724 m), nestled within the Aoraki/Mount Cook …More

Mount Cook Village (Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park): Mount Cook, or Aoraki in Māori, is New Zealand’s tallest mountain (3,724 m), nestled within the Aoraki/Mount Cook...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$982
Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

The only helicopter experience that combines a Milford Sound flyover with two incredible landings — a remote alpine peak and the cinematic Earnslaw Burn showcasing …More

The only helicopter experience that combines a Milford Sound flyover with two incredible landings — a remote alpine peak and the cinematic Earnslaw Burn showcasing...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$970
Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown

Just as our stunning natural landscape changes day by day, we know our guests have unique needs and interests, ask us to tailor-make a bespoke …More

Just as our stunning natural landscape changes day by day, we know our guests have unique needs and interests, ask us to tailor-make a bespoke...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$973
2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201

Mitre Peak beckons as your helicopter lifts off to begin your journey into Milford Sound. Your 2 hour tour includes a landing in Milford Sound …More

Mitre Peak beckons as your helicopter lifts off to begin your journey into Milford Sound. Your 2 hour tour includes a landing in Milford Sound...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$930
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each …More

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Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each...

4 days Hotel pickup offered
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$917
Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure

New Zealand's only heli-snowmobiling adventure. This adventure occurs on the Garvie Range, which is exclusive to Queenstown Snowmobiles. Access is only by helicopter. Explore the …More

New Zealand's only heli-snowmobiling adventure. This adventure occurs on the Garvie Range, which is exclusive to Queenstown Snowmobiles. Access is only by helicopter. Explore the...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$845
Milford Sound Highlights - 204

Explore Milford Sound and the glaciers of Fiordland National Park from the air. Enjoy an exhilarating flight over Milford, spectacular rivers, valleys and mountains with …More

Explore Milford Sound and the glaciers of Fiordland National Park from the air. Enjoy an exhilarating flight over Milford, spectacular rivers, valleys and mountains with...

1 hour 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$836
Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

Soar over captivating Milford Sound on a 1.5-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown. You'll fly over New Zealand's most dramatic scenery, from secluded alpine lakes and …More

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Soar over captivating Milford Sound on a 1.5-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown. You'll fly over New Zealand's most dramatic scenery, from secluded alpine lakes and...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$820
Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour

Our Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour is not so much about swirling, sniffing and chatting about gooseberries, oak and tannins. It’s more an opportunity to …More

Our Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour is not so much about swirling, sniffing and chatting about gooseberries, oak and tannins. It’s more an opportunity to...

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$801
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