Top 4 Hiking & Trekking in Queenstown

1.Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $99Our pick

Start in historic Clyde, get fitted with a Merida bike, then ride from Auripo through Poolburn Gorge, across the Poolburn Viaduct, and on to Omakau and Chatto Creek. Your driver provides route advice and commentary, while you ride at your own pace. Choose a café stop, Ophir, and a later finish in Clyde if energy allows.

“No better way to see and experience the Central Otago region - the team at BikeItNow were brilliant, the bikes were all set up perfectly and ready to go. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Thanks to Lisa and all the crew.”

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2.The Wine Trail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $197

Travel from Queenstown or Arrowtown to Gibbston in a small group of up to eight. With Susana or another guide, you’ll visit selected Central Otago wineries and cellar doors, taste local wines, enjoy lunch, and ride in air-conditioned comfort. Pickup time is confirmed the day before.

“We had a great time with Susana! She made learning about all the wines fun and she helped me find a wine that I actually liked!”

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3.Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona – Most popular!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $309

Meet your horse in Cardrona, learn basic stopping and steering, then ride across streams, farm country, mountain lanes, and gold-rush routes. Guides such as Phoebe and Val add local stories and horse tales. The two-hour trip suits beginners and experienced riders, with groups capped at seven.

“The host and guide were very nice. The trip couldn’t been great without the unique experience we’d enjoyed.”

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4.The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $123

Spend about five and a half hours visiting three Central Otago wineries with a local driver-guide. Taste wine at Gibbston Valley, Mt Rosa, and Kinross, enter New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave, and pause for an optional winery lunch. Small groups are capped at 14, with selected central Queenstown hotel pickup and drop-off.

“A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Everyone involved provided interesting information about the wines and wineries as well as what makes this area ideal for producing exceptional wines. The time was a bit too short for the number of wines we tasted, but it was worth the trip.”

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