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Queenstown - the adventure and action capital of the South Island is situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu surrounded by The Remarkables with its stunning scenery. Queenstown has a lot to offer for adventure travellers. Icy rapids in jetboats, bungy jumping off the Skippers Canyon bridge, white water rafting and much, much more. Only a few hours drive from Queenstown you'll find Fiordland National Park with his wilderness of mountains, ice and forests and the world famous Mitre Peak and Milford Sound. Daily departures, by cruise, ship or by air, are available from the Milford Sound to explore the fiords with its towering mountains and waterfalls.

Browse through our touring program, if you have any inquiries about these tours you may send email to: sales@travelnz.com

12 Day Southern Starter
Queenstown to Auckland from $2595
Tour Code: NFQ12

Queenstown River Rafting

Shotover

Shotover Rafting
Whether you are taking the drive into historic Skippers Canyon, or the helicopter ride, the approach is magnificent. Meet your guides for a comprehensive safety and paddling technique briefing. Practice your paddling skills on the mighty Shotover before encountering the white water action of "Sharks Fin", "Toilet", "Pinball", "Jaws" and the "Sequel" rapids. The unforgettable 170 metre "Oxenbridge Tunnel" and the spectacular "Cascade Rapid" provide the grand final. Total excitement!

Triple Challenge
Combine Shotover River Rafting with a spectacular Southern Lakes Helicopter flight and an exhilarating jetboat ride down the gorge with Shotover Jet. Can you meet the challenge?

Available Rafting options:
Kawarau River Rafting from $155
Shotover River Rafting from $165
Shotover Heli Rafting from $239
Twin Challenge from $259
Triple Challenge from $315
Nevis Challenge from $505
Landsborough Rafting from $1295


Queenstown - Fiordland Travel
New Zealand Travel Services brings the dramatic beauty of Milford Sound within reach as a day trip from Te Anau or Queenstown. Grand, brooding, serene and wild, Milford Sound draws visitors from all over the globe to cruise its length - and wonder. Luxuriant rain forest clings to share rock walls washed with waterfalls. In the foreground Mitre Peak stands, a majestic presence dominating the skyline.

We will take you there, by luxury coach or plane, to cruise the Fiord in one of our spacious, modern vessels. With luck you will catch sight of dolphins, seals and rare penguins. Our timetable features scenic cruises of various lengths, during which our friendly staff provide informative commentaries in several languages. Delicious lunch options available on board include hot buffet style lunches, rock lobster and Obento or picnic lunch boxes.

Getting There

Queenstown Steamship TSS Earnslaw

Relive the elegance of turn-of-the-century travel with a cruise aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw.

Steamship TSS Earnslaw
TSS midday or evening cruise from $42
Tour Code: TSS1

WALTER PEAK EXCURSIONS

walter_farm.jpg (38133 bytes)At Walter Peak High Country Farm gain a fascinating insight into New Zealand high country life. Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, there is much you can do; farm excursions with the option of a barbecue lunch, horse trekking and dining in the evening.

Walter Peak High Country Farm
High Country Farm Half Day Tour from $62
Includes TSS Earnslaw
Tour Code: TSSWP1

Walter Peak Farm & BBQ
Farm & BBQ Half Day Tour from $82
Includes TSS Earnslaw
Tour Code: TSSWP2

Walter Peak Heritage Excursion
Heritage Excursion Tour from $70
Includes TSS Earnslaw
Tour Code: TSSWP3

Walter Peak Evening Dinner
Evening Dinner Cruise from $105
Includes TSS Earnslaw
Tour Code: TSSWP4

Walter Peak Horse Trekking
Horse Trekking Half Day Tour from $99
Includes TSS Earnslaw
Tour Code: TSSWP5

Milford Sound Walking Tracks

The Milford Track is a four day walk, considered to be one of the best walking experiences in the world. If you do not have four days available Real Journeys, in association with Trips ‘n’ Tramps, offers the chance to experience part of this world famous track on a one day guided walk.

We can also provide a Milford Track lake transfer service, on Lake Te Anau to Glade Wharf, for those undertaking the four day Milford Track walk.

Milford Track Guidewalk Excursion
Milford Track Guidewalk 1 Day Tour from $165
Full Day Guided Tour
Tour Code: MT1

Milford Track Lake Transfer
Milford Track Unguided Option from $59
Unguided Tour
Tour Code: MT2

Milford Sound Boat Cruises

Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Milford Sound Scenic Cruise from $58
By boat, coach or plane
Tour Code: M1

Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Milford Sound Nature Cruise from $78
By boat, coach or plane
Tour Code: M2

Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise
Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise from $60
Tour Code: M6

Milford Wanderer
Milford Wanderer Overnight Cruise from $165
Tour Code: M3

Milford Mariner
Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise from $293
Tour Code: M4

Milford MV Friendship
Milford MV Friendship Overnight Cruise from $210
Tour Code: M5

Discovery South Cruises

Fiordland Dusky Sound
Discovery Dusky Sound Cruise 5 Day Tour from $1799
Tour Code: DS1a

Fiordland Preservation Inlet
Discovery Cruise 7 Day Tour from $2399
Tour Code: DS1b

Fiordland North Fiords
Discovery Cruise 7 Day Tour from $1799
Tour Code: DS1c

Stewart Island Cruise
Stewart Island Cruise 6 Day Tour from $1799
Tour Code: DS2

Te Anau Glowworm

Have you ever seen limestone passages sculpted by water up close? Have you drifted in silent darkness beneath the luminous blue-green shimmer of thousands of glowworms? A visit to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves on the isolated western shores of Lake Te Anau is a fascinating experience.

Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Half Day Tour from $56
Tour Code: GW1

Te Anau Glowworm Caves from Queenstown
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Full Day Tour from $123
Tour Code: GW2

Doubtful Sound

Doubtful Sound is an unspoiled and remote wilderness of many moods; one minute clear, blue and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist-shrouded. When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by the quality of its silence - a silence broken only by bird song, maybe the sound of fish leaping or the rushing of a distant waterfall.

Manapouri Underground Power Station
Manapouri Underground Power Station from $61
From Manapouri (or) Te Anau 
Tour Code: D11

Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise Half Day Tour from $230
From Manapouri, Te Anau Or Queenstown
Tour Code: D1

Overnight Cruise
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise from $251
From Manapouri, Te Anau Or Queenstown
Tour Code: D2


  • All trips run daily unless otherwise stated.
  • Children 14 & under, prices as listed. Children 4 & under, carried free of charge.
  • Timetable and fares subject to change without notice.
  • Real Journeys reserves the right to substitute vessels to suit operational requirements.
  • Reservations essential.
  • Please ensure that you are familiar with our general terms and conditions.

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