Queenstown · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
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These are the 15 best lunch experiences around Queenstown, with what each one costs, how long it takes, and who it suits. Start at number one; it earns the top spot.
Vintage steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for chef BBQ lunch, sheep herding, and sheep shearing in Queenstown.
“Amazing views of the lake. Great hospitality both on the boat and off. The bbq lunch was fab! Plenty of options. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking! The show at the end was also really spectacular.”
See Milford Sound from a premium catamaran with close-up waterfalls, seals and dolphins, expert commentary, and optional lunch.
“Wonderful experience! We came earlier and got the chance to be on a boat earlier! Weather and all was fantastic! We loved the trip!”
Queenstown to Central Otago: 4 boutique wineries, tastings and shared platter lunch, with pickup and no driving between cellar doors.
“Very interesting, tasty very good organized. Very good explained in every place we've been, the company was very nice.”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise with live narration and lunch, then return by air. Reserved seats and big views.
“We had an amazing experience and fantastic pilot Emma! This was a highlight of our trip around the South Island of NZ. The views were absolutely incredible and the trip to and from Milford including the ferry was seamless and very well organized. We also loved the Milford Air is a local company run by some wonderful New Zelanders. Booking this trip will likely be the best thing you do in NZ!”
Queenstown to Milford Sound by small-group minivan and cruise, with picnic lunch and waterfall views plus kea-spotting stops.
“I’ve done this tour with Cheeky Kiwi before solo and it was such a great experience that I needed to take my partner to experience it also. The small group makes for a nice day with beautiful stops along the way, and the cruise along Milford Sound itself is amazing. Our guide Joe was an absolute delight, super helpful and knowledgeable and we all loved and wanted more of his story times!”
Half-day Queenstown wine and food tour with tastings at 3 Gibbston wineries and a paired lunch, hosted by local specialists.
“We really enjoyed the tour especially the first couple wineries we had T as our tour guide and I don’t think we could have had anyone better! Great experience loved it”
Queenstown’s half-day wine and food tour: underground cellar, two tastings, and a wine-paired lunch with pickup included.
“Absolutely fabulous day. Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Te was a wonderful host. Gave great commentary.”
Premium Milford Sound combo from Queenstown: coach stops, 2-hour cruise, and a scenic flight home, plus picnic lunch and snacks.
“Definitely take the bus one way and a flight home. Spectacular. On the flight back we flew over glaciers and arrive back in time for a cocktail.”
Queenstown to Milford Sound small-group tour with cruise and picnic lunch, plus Mirror Lakes and Homer Tunnel.
“Great weather, easy ride. Allegra is the best guide, driver and dad joke champion! Give them a call and you won’t regret it!”
Queenstown-to-Central Otago gourmet day tour with 4 vineyard tastings, an underground wine cave pairing, and a wine-barrel lunch.
“Great tour with an amazing lunch that generously catered to dietary requirements. Plenty of delicious tastings plus a visit to Arrowtown to top off a wonderful tour. John was a super knowledgeable and friendly guide and despite the gloomy weather we still had a fantastic day. Perfect way to kick off a week in Queenstown.”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a small Cessna, cruise the fiord for 1h45, and enjoy a picnic lunch—about 5 hours.
“Truly Amazing. Best thing to do in New Zealand”
A small-group Central Otago wine tour with 4 boutique tastings, Carrick lunch, electric-car touring, plus optional jet boat or golf.
“Excellent lunch, wine and very friendly informative driver and guide”
Business class Milford Sound from Queenstown: small-group Mercedes comfort, Te Anau high-tea, and a Sinbad cruise with champagne and lunch.
“Our tour guide/ driver, Stuart, was great. Very energetic and informative. The cruise also exceeded expectations. It was a class A experience from beginning to end.”
A 5-hour Queenstown craft beer tour with pickup, 3 breweries, 13 local tastings, and a beer-paired lunch. Great value at $110.
“alot of drinks for the price of the tour including lunch. lunch was including a beer per each course which was 4course and very filling. would highly recommend”
A full-day 4WD Tolkien-style tour from Queenstown with film locations, props, gold panning, and lunch—paced for photos and rough roads.
“Siamo rimasti molto delusi del tour. Avevamo alte aspettative, soprattutto perché pensavamo che usando mezzi 4x4 ci avrebbero portato in luoghi remoti e poco accessibili. Al mattino abbiamo fatto la zona di Glenorchy che noi conosciamo molto bene. Purtroppo questa parte è stata la più scadente. Abbiamo fatto poche soste, saltandone una molto importante per un fan del Signore degli Anelli: la foresta di Lothorien e dove si sviluppa anche la scena della morte di Boromir. Inoltre la guida era poco preparata sul Signore degli Anelli, cosa essenziale per questo tour, ma anche sul lago in generale. Approssimativa e scadente. Nel pomeriggio le guide e il giro è stato migliore.…”
