Queenstown Day Trips
Six day tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices are $203.66 to $337.54 per person and $578.64 per group; four list pickup.
Six day trips connect Queenstown with Christchurch and Lake Tekapo, priced from $203.66 to $337.54 per person, plus one $578.64 per-group trip, and running 9 to 14 hours. Three shared trips cap their groups at 15 travelers, and the private alternatives include a custom Tekapo itinerary priced per group. All six allow free cancellation, and pickup is offered on four.
Queenstown To Christchurch One-Way
14 hours · Cheeky Kiwi Travel
from $215 per person Check availability →
Small Group, Christchurch To Queenstown
14 hours · Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Small-group tour with a meal.
from $226.35 per person Check availability →
9-Hour One-Way To Tekapo
9 hours · Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Small-group tour with snacks and water.
from $203.66 per person Check availability →
Private Tekapo Trip, Custom Itinerary
11 hours · Travelngo
from $578.64 Price is per group, the from-price covers the whole group. Check availability →
Private One-Way To Queenstown
13 hours · Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel
from $337.54 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Queenstown Day Trips Cost?
The four shared trips cost $203.66 to $226.35 per person. The private alternatives are $337.54 per person for the Private One-Way to Queenstown and $578.64 per group for the Private Tekapo Trip, Custom Itinerary. Free cancellation is available on all six.
How Long Do The Tours Take?
Trips run between 9 and 14 hours. The 9-Hour One-Way to Tekapo is the shortest and the Private Tekapo Trip takes 11 hours, while the Cheeky Kea One-Way and the Private One-Way to Queenstown each take 13 hours. The Small Group Christchurch to Queenstown and Queenstown to Christchurch trips both run 14 hours.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
Pickup is included on four trips: the Cheeky Kea One-Way from Christchurch hotels, the Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way, the Private One-Way to Queenstown and the 9-Hour One-Way to Tekapo. Free cancellation applies to all six. Lunch is included on the Cheeky Kea One-Way and the Small Group trip, while minimum ages and the Cheeky Kea group size are not stated, so check those points before booking.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours?
Match direction first, since three trips depart from Christchurch and three from Queenstown. For the shortest day, the 9-Hour One-Way to Tekapo costs $203.66 per person and is rated 4.5 from 26 reviews, while the Cheeky Kea One-Way (4.7 from 214 reviews) and the Small Group trip (4.7 from 128 reviews) are the top rated shared options. For privacy, the Private Tekapo Trip costs $578.64 per group and is rated 5.0 from 15 reviews.
Compare The Six Day Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Kea One-Way to Queenstown | 13 hours | $221 per person | ★ 4.7 (214) | Included | Included |
| Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way | 14 hours | $215 per person | ★ 4.6 (181) | Not included | Included |
| Small Group, Christchurch to Queenstown | 14 hours | $226.35 per person | ★ 4.7 (128) | Included | Not listed |
| 9-Hour One-Way to Tekapo | 9 hours | $203.66 per person | ★ 4.5 (26) | Snacks and water | Included |
| Private Tekapo Trip, Custom Itinerary | 11 hours | $578.64 per group | 15 reviews | Not included | Not listed |
| Private One-Way to Queenstown | 13 hours | $337.54 per person | 12 reviews | Not included | Included |
