Category Safari

Queenstown · SAFARI

The 3 Best Safari Tours in Queenstown

3 reviewed

Of the 3 safari tours on this site, these 3 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the details that matter sit below, so you can choose in a few minutes and get back to the fun part.

Wild Hills Off Road Safari

Wild Hills Off Road Safari - Optional Walks at the Ridgeline (and Why That’s a Big Deal)

1.Wild Hills Off Road Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $204Our pick

Off-road safari from Wānaka into West Wānaka Station for 4.5 hours of 4WD views, optional walks, tea, and real-farm stories.

“Wonderful day. Great climb up the mountain, plenty of wildlife, good information about the area and a relaxing cup of coffee at the top.”

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Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option - Pigeon Island bird sanctuary: why the access feels special

2.Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $96Best value

Private kayaking to Pigeon Island’s bird sanctuary from Glenorchy, with tea breaks, flightless birds, and Southern Alps scenery.

“The lake was beautiful. Amanda our guide did admirably in teaching two novices to kayak, and teaching us about the surrounds. Strongly recommended!”

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Glenorchy Island Safari departing Queenstown

Glenorchy Island Safari departing Queenstown - Queenstown Start: The Drive Sets the Scene

3.Glenorchy Island Safari departing Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $114

Kayak Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island wildlife sanctuary from Queenstown, with safety briefing, tea stop, and possible Weka sightings.

“Amazing views and the host was great, the car ride to glenorchy was a good opportunity to see more of Queenstowns scenery and the kayaking was easy to pick up!”

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