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The 15 Best Tours with Lunch in Queenstown

24 tours  ·  from $98 a head

A short list for a short stay: 15 tours with lunch, priced and timed, with one line on each so you can decide over a flat white and get on with the day.

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise - The sheepdogs and shearing demonstration
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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

1.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,196 reviews · from $98Our pick

Take a round-trip Lake Wakatipu cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm, with the TSS Earnslaw steamship or Spirit of Queenstown catamaran. At the Colonel’s Homestead, enjoy a chef-prepared barbecue buffet, then watch a sheep shearing and sheepdog demonstration. The outing lasts about three and a half hours.

“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.”

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Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau - Lake Gunn, the Hollyford and Pops View
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Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

2.Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · from $185

From Te Anau, join a guided, small-group drive through Fiordland, stopping at Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley and other scenic spots before a two-hour Milford Sound cruise. A picnic lunch, water and snacks are included. Guides such as Steve and Jeremy have led trips, but your assigned guide may differ.

“Steve was so knowledgeable made the journey fun and enjoyable. Had a great day and l couldn’t fault anything.”

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Milford Sound: Nature Cruise - Grand Views & Optional Lunch - Choosing a place to watch from
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Milford Sound: Nature Cruise – Grand Views & Optional Lunch

3.Milford Sound: Nature Cruise – Grand Views & Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 723 reviews · 90 - 135 minutes · from $98

Board a purpose-built catamaran at Milford Sound Visitor Centre for a 90 to 135-minute cruise past Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and seal resting spots. Feel the spray near Stirling Falls, look for dolphins and penguins, and hear live English commentary or use a multilingual app. Add a picnic or buffet lunch when booking.

“One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen! Worth every penny! We went on the 11.15am boat and it was amazing as it wasn't full. We were super lucky with the weather (no rain) and the views are absolutely stunning. Wish there was a bit more info by the speaker but recommend it 100%, def worth it ❤️”

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Boutique Wine Tour - visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch - Gibbston begins the tasting day
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Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

4.Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · from $173

Leave Queenstown at 11am for a five-and-a-half-hour small-group tour through Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell. Tastings at four cellar doors, a shared platter lunch, a local guide, and selected-hotel pickup are included. Guides such as Ben, John, and Phil have led tours, but your guide varies.

“Relaxing tour with a great cross section of wines and outstanding commentary from our driver (Phil).. Lunch at the Carrick winery was excellent, as was the overall experience”

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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch) - Landing beside Milford Sound
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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

5.Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · from $518

Fly with Air Milford from Queenstown across the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, then cruise past Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls with a nature guide. Lunch is included, and the return flight follows a different route. The small-group tour takes about five hours, with a maximum of 12 people.

“I couldn’t recommend both the experience and the company highly enough. The organisation in the run up to our trip and on the day was excellent. We were collected at the time stipulated, enjoyed a beautiful scenic flight with excellent nRead more”

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Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch - Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes: short breaks with big views
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Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

6.Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 581 reviews · from $214

Ride from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a glass-roof coach with local driver commentary, photo stops and USB charging ports. At the fiord, take a cruise of up to two hours with lunch, tea and coffee included. The full-day trip takes about 12.5 hours, and the driver varies.

“The journey is as good as the arrival. Scenery en route spectacular before you even get to Milford sound. Shayle our driver stopped at some amazing spots. I will say the buffet isn’t worth it. Bring a picnic or buy a sandwich on the way.”

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Small-Group Tour w Cruise & Lunch - Te Anau: a useful pause before Fiordland
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Queenstown: Milford Sound Small-Group Tour w Cruise & Lunch

7.Milford Sound Small-Group Tour w Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 523 reviews · 11 - 13 hours · from $208

Ride from Queenstown through Te Anau, Mirror Lakes and Fiordland to Milford Sound, stopping for photos and possible kea sightings. A guide such as Jeff, Lynette or Glen leads the long scenic drive, followed by a 105-minute cruise on a smaller boat. Picnic lunch, snacks, water and selected hotel pickup are included. A one-way return flight is an optional upgrade.

“Well organised from start to finish. Shura & Nick were great guides, very knowledgeable and friendly. Cruise was great - Captain Craig was again full of exciting facts. Great stops and photo opportunities along the way. Small group - would definitely recommend.”

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Queenstown: Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch - A winery lunch that is more than a snack
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Queenstown: Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch

8.Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 276 reviews · from $132

Spend 5.5 hours tasting Central Otago wines at three Gibbston wineries, with a local guide, hosted presentations and an à la carte lunch paired with estate wine. Stops can include Kinross, Mt Rosa and Gibbston Valley, whose wine cave is carved into the mountain. Tours usually run in the afternoon and cost $132 per person.

“Fun & easy going pace from hopping one winery to another. Lunch at Kinross was outstanding!”

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Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch! - Mt Rosa Wines brings a hosted tasting
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Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

9.Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $154

Leave Queenstown at noon for a 5.5-hour small-group wine outing through the Kawarau Gorge. Visit Gibbston Valley Winery, Mt Rosa Wines, and Kinross for hosted tastings, then choose an a la carte main paired with wine at lunch. Guides such as T, Claire, Blake, and Andy lead the tour, with hotel pickup offered at selected hotels.

“Amazing experience trying the local wines and learning a bit about the history of the winemakers! Highly recommend even for new wine lovers”

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Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch - The valley, lakes and short walks
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Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

10.Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $511

Travel from Queenstown through Fiordland with a small-group guide, stopping at Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes and more. Cruise Milford Sound for about two hours, then fly back over the mountains to Queenstown if weather allows. A picnic lunch, snacks and water are included. Guides vary, with Hannah, Danny, Chris and Kristine among those who have led trips.

“Wonderful drive to Milford Sound followed by lovely boat tour and flight back to Queenstown. All three parts of the tour were led by friendly and helpful operators. Colin gave a great bus tour and Ben gave a great flight tour.”

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch - Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch

11.Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $183

Travel from central Te Anau through Fiordland National Park in a spacious coach, with live commentary and scenic stops before a Milford Sound cruise of up to two hours. Lunch, tea and coffee are included. Drivers including Stan, Keith and Jack have led the route, though your driver will vary.

“Come prepared for weather. Go, even if it's rainy. We saw dozens of waterfalls. In the rain yesterday, there were hundreds. Stan, our driver, was knowledgeable, a great driver, and considerate. He told us about sites just before we saw them, when the beauty distracted us all. At the terminal, all was efficient. Despite thousands of visitors and several boats, it was still an individual experience. I hope to return”

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Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch - From Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau
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Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch

12.Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $232

Travel from Queenstown in a premium Sprinter with a guide and a maximum of 16 people. Stop at Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and the Hollyford River before a 1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound cruise with Cruise Milford. Picnic lunch is included; choose chicken or vegetarian and share dietary needs when booking.

“This is an amazing trip and worth the long drive. The scenery was unbelievable even though the national park Highly recommend”

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Small-Group Tour Including Lunch - Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes
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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Small-Group Tour Including Lunch

13.From Te Anau: Milford Sound Small-Group Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 9 hours · from $178

Travel from Te Anau in a small-group minibus, stopping at places such as Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and Lake Gunn before a Milford Sound cruise and picnic lunch. The return route includes a walk at The Chasm and a stop at Pop’s View. Guides have included Steve and Hannah; the day lasts about nine hours.

“Had a great time on the LOTR tour with Ana, who was honest and informative”

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Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings - Four vineyard visits, three wine sub-regions
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Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings

14.Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 6h 30m · from $196

Explore Gibbston, Cromwell, and Bannockburn on a 6.5-hour Queenstown wine tour. Visit four premium vineyards, including Australasia’s largest underground wine cave, taste local cheese, and enjoy five lunch dishes paired with wine. A driver-guide handles the scenic roads, with stops in historic Arrowtown and Old Cromwell.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and really friendly. Every winery was different and interesting. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Cruise with Lunch - A full-length view of Milford Sound from above
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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Cruise with Lunch

15.Milford Sound Flight and Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 5 hours · from $397

Fly with Air Milford from Queenstown in a modern 12-seat Cessna, then cruise Milford Sound for 1 hour 45 minutes with a wilderness guide, picnic lunch, and tea or coffee. You’ll pass glaciers and alpine lakes, get close to Stirling Falls, and look for seals, dolphins, and Fiordland crested penguins. Pilot Emma and pilot Alex have both been praised for their skill, though your crew may differ.

“Very scenic and great views from the plane and boat Could not hear pilot when he spoke”

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