Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Queenstown, South Island

May 22, 2022 Oliva Fomby

Staggering beauty and heart-pumping thrills await in the resort town of Queenstown, which is also known for its Hobbits—much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed in the area. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Queenstown for the kayaking, bungee jumping, jetboating, white-water rafting, hiking and skiing. More mild-mannered adventurers can take a quiet cruise through nearby Milford Sound, part of the Fjordland National Park World Heritage area, or sample South Island pinot noir from one of the region's 75 wineries.
Restaurants in Queenstown

1. Off Road Adventures

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Off Road Adventures

The home of the best off roading in New Zealand. From beginner to pro let this local family of off roading champions treat you to the ride of your life. We offer amazing quad and dirt bike tours through some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery.

2. Off Road Expeditions

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Off Road Expeditions

Off Road Expeditions is owned and operated by Lachie and Scott Columb, 2nd generation adventure guides who have created a New Zealand first 4X4 Buggy Adventures. Located only 5 minutes from down town Queenstown, Off Road Expeditions tours offer you a unique great value self drive or passenger only experiences with amazing scenery,great guides and the latest model 4X4 buggies.

3. The Ivy Box

134 Park Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand +64 27 305 5826 http://www.theivybox.co.nz
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The Ivy Box

4. Time Tripper Queenstown

Rees St Marine Parade, Queenstown 9348 New Zealand +64 3-442 8538 [email protected] http://www.kjet.co.nz/our-trips/time-tripper/
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Time Tripper Queenstown

Looking for something to do in Queenstown for the family? Hold on to your seats, we’re taking you back to the beginning on a journey through time and legend! Head down under the Main Town Pier and travel back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, learn about how Lake Wakatipu was carved out by a giant glacier and experience the adventure activities you can do in Queenstown, all from the comfort of your seat. Time Tripper is a state-of-the-art animated show that takes you on a journey through time and legend, where you experience 90 million years in under 30 minutes. The show is approximately 12 minutes long, with 10-15 minutes of underwater viewing available after the show, where you can see the diving ducks, slinky eels and rainbow & brown trout.

Reviewed By sesjj - Nelson, New Zealand

This is a very cool experience, especially for the price. You get a quick journey back in time and a snapshot of how NZ and Queenstown looked as far back as 80-90 million years ago by watching a semi-surround movie. Then the screens roll up and you are confronted with huge eels and trout and the odd diving duck. You can go right up and stand beside them.

5. Queenstown Winery Tours

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Queenstown Winery Tours

Whether you’re a passionate wine connoisseur, or you simply like to share a drink with friends, Queenstown Winery Tours delivers fun, flexible and hassle-free wine touring. With an innovative vision, Queenstown Winery Tours offer bespoke custom tours from $139.

6. Appellation Wine Tours

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Appellation Wine Tours

With over 20 years of experience, join New Zealand's award-winning wine tour company and discover the wines, history and sights of New Zealand's premier cool climate wine region, Central Otago. Head into the heart of the Central Otago wine region, and enjoy tastings from three contrasting wine sub-regions; the Gibbston Valley and the lesser known Bannockburn and Cromwell basin. Sit back and relax in our luxury minivans, and take in the sights with our wine guide providing a full commentary on the area. Daily group and private tours available, with vineyard visits changing every day. We have relationships with every vineyard and requests can be considered upon booking.

7. Mt Rosa Wines

91 Gibbston Back Road, Queenstown 9371 New Zealand +64 3-441 2493 [email protected] http://www.mtrosa.co.nz/tastings.html
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Mt Rosa Wines

Come and enjoy a fun and friendly wine tasting in our renovated woolshed. Platters available with local produce. Cellar Door open daily from 11am-5pm We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We charge a tasting fee of $15 which includes at least 5 wines. This is waived when purchasing two bottles. Wines are also available by the glass - please see our menu. Booking essential for parties of 6 or more

Reviewed By Biancacoutts

Anne served us today for our wine tasting. She was super knowledgeable and personable and we felt so well looked after. Would 100% recommend visiting when on a wine tour. Baz the mini German shepherd is also super cute!

8. New Zealand Wine Tours

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New Zealand Wine Tours

New Zealand Wine Tours Queenstown is a specialist wine tour operator providing personalised sightseeing and winery tours around Central Otago. We limit tours to a maximum of seven people so we can customise each tour to suit the tastes of our passengers. We adapt the tour daily, choosing from the widest range of wineries, scenic lookouts and historical hot-spots to best suit what you want to see and do during your Central Otago wine tour. Small groups allow us to visit both large and small boutique cellar doors in Central Otago, from Lake Hayes, to Gibbston and Bannockburn. Every tour comes with lunch, on-board snacks, free wi-fi and free wine tastings.

9. Altitude Wine Tours

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Altitude Wine Tours

Wine Tours, Wine & Craft Beers Tours . Altitude Tours offers daily wine and craft beer tours from Queenstown to the Gibbston Region. Travel in style in our fleet of luxury Mercedes vans. Operating all year round and visiting many of the top wineries and cellar doors in the region, you're sure to have a fantastic wine experience with Altitude. Private tours and transport available to Bannockburn and the greater Wakatipu Basin. Morning and late afternoon daily departures available.

10. Buzzstop

Hansen Road, Queenstown 9371 New Zealand +64 27 578 6123 [email protected] http://www.buzzstop.co.nz
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Buzzstop

Buzzstop is Queenstown’s home for all things Bees and Honey. A one-stop shop to taste and purchase a fantastic selection of Kiwi honey’s from all corners of NZ. make your own honey candles,some natural honey soaps.or Experience seeing 1000's of bees through a glass walled observation hive, or try activities including spin-your-own-honey tour and for the more adventures try bee-a-bee-keeper tour.

Reviewed By V7333AYjohnm

We had a wonderful morning learning all about bees. We did the honey spinning tour and each got a pot of delicious honey with our own labels on. This was a really great activity, suitable for all ages and also good on rainy days. There is a cafe, wine tasting and a shop selling honey from all around New Zealand. The honey can be tasted to help you to decide which to buy. I never realised how much work (by the bees and the beekeeper) goes into a spoonful of honey. Many thanks Nick! ????????

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