Day 1
Queenstown and the gondola
- 9:30Queenstown HillWalk
- 13:00QueenstownWalk
- 15:00Bob's PeakSight
- 18:00Lake Wakatipu waterfrontQueenstownWalk
Day by day
Day 2
Jet boats and bungy
- 9:00Shotover JetArthurs PointSight
- 11:30Kawarau Bridge BungyGibbstonSight
- 14:00Gibbston ValleyGibbstonSight
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Day 3
Glenorchy
- 9:00GlenorchyDay trip
- 11:00GlenorchyWalk
- 14:30Moke LakeWalk
Day 4
Milford Sound
- 7:00FiordlandDay trip
Day 5
Walter Peak and Arrowtown
- 10:00Lake WakatipuSight
- 12:00Walter PeakSight
- 15:30ArrowtownWalk
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Queenstown questions
Is 5 days enough for Queenstown?
Five days covers Queenstown plus day trips to Milford Sound and Glenorchy. Rent a car for the drives to avoid backtracking and book jet boat and gondola tickets online two weeks ahead.
Do I need to book Milford Sound tours ahead?
Book Milford Sound day tours at least one week in advance in summer. Allow 12 hours round trip including the four-hour drive each way from Queenstown.
How do I get from Queenstown to Glenorchy?
Drive 45 minutes along Lake Wakatipu or take a shuttle that stops at Moke Lake. A rental car costs about 50 NZD per day and gives the most flexibility.
Do I need to book the TSS Earnslaw ahead?
Book a day or two ahead in summer. The cruise sails several times a day and costs roughly 90 to 130 NZD per adult depending on the package, so check the official site for the current schedule and price.
